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    Ed Shames, Band of Brothers passes at 99

    Ed Shames, last officer from Easy Company passes away. I believe there is only one enlisted man still alive- Brad Freeman, i believe. https://death-obituary.com/ed-shames-death-ed-shames-has-passed-away-aged-99/
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    Bletchley Park In Danger

    This is truly sad news and another devastation caused by the terrible virus! Please pass this along to anyone you think might be interested in this vital piece of WWII history. If you have ever been there you know how important this site is! Closure is a possibility - they have lost 95% of...
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    Missing posters

    I know there was a thread on this somewhere else that turned into a horrible slug-fest, but I really have noticed that some of the most loyal and helpful posters here have just totally disappeared. What gives? Are they being driven away or just losing interest in the hobby? They are not going to...
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    Vintage Life Mags

    Folks, I am looking for vintage life mags i could subscribe to right now. I do get America in WWII which has some retro items, but not much. Are there other vintage (40s) life mags worth getting? I know Milcows in the UK, but are there any others you can recommend? Thanks, Mary
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    Incendiary Bomb Demo at Reading!

    Along with the Bond Rally, Abbott & Costello will help demonstrate the proper way to react to finding an incendiary bomb in your attic! Important knowledge to have! Join Kilroy's Homefront Commandos at Reading, PA this June 1-3 to learn what you (and Civilian Defense workers), need to know to...
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    War Bond Rally at Reading!

    Friends, If you will be at the show at Reading, PA this June, please stop by and visit Kilroy's Homefront Commandos for an extra fun time! We are staging a war bond rally, with a little visit from Abbott and Costello! We are featuring an authentic WWII "Kubelwagen" direct from Rommell's North...
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    Restoring overland trunk

    I'm not sure if this is the correct section, but it is a travel trunk, so. I have my mom's old overland trunk which really needs some cleaning up and don't know where to start. Does anyone have any idea what i can use to clean/restore it? I don't even know what it is made of so i don't know what...
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    The Debt

    This new Helen Mirren flick seems to have a WWII/nazi hunting angle. Anyone seen this yet? Mary
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    Everyday radios of the war years

    Everyday radio of the war years? I am putting together a wartime homefront display and want to feature the "everyday" or typical radio of the war years. What tabletop radio would be most appropriate - a cathedral style or something like a philco transitone? Not too expensive, if you please...
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    Sharpening eye pencils

    I have several eye liner pencils and have tried several sharpeners on them to no avail. Does anyone have any tricks for getting a point on pencils again? Thanks! Mary
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    Free Shoes 8AA

    I want to find a home for these 8AA shoes. Free to whoever wants if you cover postage from Maryland. Not for resale, please. Mary Van Eli cork sandals. Size 8N http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae179/Sharpsburg/Shoes/100_0194.jpg Amalfi for Nordstron size 8N I. Miller size 8n...
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    Booze and the war years

    Just curious, has anyone seen anything written about how rationing and the war years effected America's bars and pubs? Did rationing make certain types of liquor unattainable or require substitutes? I've never seen anything written on this. Any leads? Thanks! Mary S.
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    France sites beyond D-Day

    Friends, I will arrive in Normandy early this Sept and was wondering what sites other than the D-Day area are must see? I am touring with Victory tours due to logistics and will be staying in Paris. Any good WWII sites or museums in the Paris area? Thanks! Sharpsburg
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    Watch vendor recommendation?

    Good evening! i am looking to purchasing a good basic WWII era ladies watch - an everyday watch. Yes, there are tons of watches on ebay but i was hoping someone could share the name of a good vendor. I want one that is running, serviced, etc. Ready to roll. not too expensive, no diamonds, etc...
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    Forrest Guth passes E Co.

    Forrest Guth, one of the men of Easy Company, who never made it on the screen, passed today. Mcuh more info on the Dick Winters page www.majordickwinters.com. Rest In Peace, Forrest. Mary S.
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    Comfortable Vintagey Shoes?

    Ladies, I reel with envy at all of the lovely, high heeled shoes which i simply cannot wear! Can anyone suggest some comfy low shoes (not saddle shoes) which the rest of us vintage types could possibly wear? Thanks! Mary

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