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74th Anniversary of D-Day Kindle Book Sale

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In honor of the 74th anniversary of D-Day we are offering a sale on some of our WWII Kindle books from today June 5 until the morning of June 7.

Finding the Answers: Researching Army Service in World War II Part 1 now $3.99

Finding the Answers: Researching World War II Army Service Part 2 now $2.99

Finding the Answers: Starting WWII Research now $2.99

Finding the Answers in the Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF)  now $2.99

Finding the Answers: Discovering World War II Service Online now $2.99

Finding the Answers: Researching Women in World War II now $3.99

Finding the Answers Through WWII Writing now $3.99

Stories from the WWII Battlefield: Volume 3 Writing the Stories of War now $3.99

Disclaimer: The links are affiliate links and I make a small percentage off the price of the sale. This does not affect the price you pay.

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Interviews from RootsTech 2018

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In late February, Johan and I attended the RootsTech conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. There I gave four talks on WWII Research and Writing and Johan and I participated in a few interviews. Two were conducted by Amy Johnson Crow and you can watch them here.

Jennifer’s Interview

Johan’s Interview

Would you like help researching and telling the stories of your family’s service members? Contact us to discuss a research or writing project. Be sure to also check our our online courses to learn how to navigate the records (and the 1973 Fire) and locate information.

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Military Memories Writing Prompt Day 31

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Malmo Sweden 30 May 1946 Memorial Day

Have you taken time to record the stories of your World War II ancestors and families? One way to get started is to use the Military Memories Writing Prompts to jump start your research and writing. Through these prompts, we explore life on the U.S. home front, women in service, and the lives of all veterans.

Prompt 31: Soldier Stories

As we conclude Military Memories, I have two prompts for you today. 1. I am grateful for the service of my ancestors because …….. and 2. I am grateful for the service of today’s soldiers because ………

Please share your prompts and responses on your blog and tag them with #militarymemories.

Additional Resources

Are you looking for more writing prompts to help you tell the stories of war from a U.S. or European perspective? See my Stories from the World War II Battlefield Volume 3: Writing the Stories of War, for over 500 writing prompts for U.S. and European writing.

Explore our online research and writing courses at WWII Education.

Do you need help learning how to do World War II research or need to hire a researcher to help you? Please feel free to contact us for more details.

© 2018 World War II Research and Writing Center

Military Memories Writing Prompt Day 30

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Margraten Memorial Day 1946

Have you taken time to record the stories of your World War II ancestors and families? One way to get started is to use the Military Memories Writing Prompts to jump start your research and writing. Through these prompts, we explore life on the U.S. home front, women in service, and the lives of all veterans.

Prompt 30: Remembrance

Today is Memorial Day. How do you honor those in your family who died in military service on this day? Do you have any stories or photographs of Memorial Days from years past? Particularly after the war when families would visit cemeteries more often?

Please share your prompts and responses on your blog and tag them with #militarymemories.

Additional Resources

Are you looking for more writing prompts to help you tell the stories of war from a U.S. or European perspective? See my Stories from the World War II Battlefield Volume 3: Writing the Stories of War, for over 500 writing prompts for U.S. and European writing.

Explore our online research and writing courses at WWII Education.

Do you need help learning how to do World War II research or need to hire a researcher to help you? Please feel free to contact us for more details.

© 2018 World War II Research and Writing Center

Military Memories Writing Prompt Day 29

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Capt. Robert Brouk

Have you taken time to record the stories of your World War II ancestors and families? One way to get started is to use the Military Memories Writing Prompts to jump start your research and writing. Through these prompts, we explore life on the U.S. home front, women in service, and the lives of all veterans.

Prompt 29:  After The War

Write about life after war. What did your ancestor come home to when his or her service ended? Marriage? A job? Family? College? Did he or she enlist to serve again?

Please share your prompts and responses on your blog and tag them with #militarymemories.

Additional Resources

Are you looking for more writing prompts to help you tell the stories of war from a U.S. or European perspective? See my Stories from the World War II Battlefield Volume 3: Writing the Stories of War, for over 500 writing prompts for U.S. and European writing.

Explore our online research and writing courses at WWII Education.

Do you need help learning how to do World War II research or need to hire a researcher to help you? Please feel free to contact us for more details.

© 2018 World War II Research and Writing Center

Military Memories Writing Prompt Day 28

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Marketplace

Have you taken time to record the stories of your World War II ancestors and families? One way to get started is to use the Military Memories Writing Prompts to jump start your research and writing. Through these prompts, we explore life on the U.S. home front, women in service, and the lives of all veterans.

Prompt 28: The Home Front

Did any of your family live in Europe or the Pacific theaters of war during WWII? Did they remain there after the war or emigrate? How did the war affect their decision to stay or go?

Please share your prompts and responses on your blog and tag them with #militarymemories.

Additional Resources

Are you looking for more writing prompts to help you tell the stories of war from a U.S. or European perspective? See my Stories from the World War II Battlefield Volume 3: Writing the Stories of War, for over 500 writing prompts for U.S. and European writing.

Explore our online research and writing courses at WWII Education.

Do you need help learning how to do World War II research or need to hire a researcher to help you? Please feel free to contact us for more details.

© 2018 World War II Research and Writing Center

Military Memories Writing Prompt Day 27

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Plane crash on land

Have you taken time to record the stories of your World War II ancestors and families? One way to get started is to use the Military Memories Writing Prompts to jump start your research and writing. Through these prompts, we explore life on the U.S. home front, women in service, and the lives of all veterans.

Prompt 27: Overseas Service

Engage the senses. As you write a story about your solider, talk about the smell, sights, and tastes of war. What is seen and experienced?

Please share your prompts and responses on your blog and tag them with #militarymemories.

Additional Resources

Are you looking for more writing prompts to help you tell the stories of war from a U.S. or European perspective? See my Stories from the World War II Battlefield Volume 3: Writing the Stories of War, for over 500 writing prompts for U.S. and European writing.

Explore our online research and writing courses at WWII Education.

Do you need help learning how to do World War II research or need to hire a researcher to help you? Please feel free to contact us for more details.

© 2018 World War II Research and Writing Center

Military Memories Writing Prompt Day 26

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Capt. Robert Brouk

Have you taken time to record the stories of your World War II ancestors and families? One way to get started is to use the Military Memories Writing Prompts to jump start your research and writing. Through these prompts, we explore life on the U.S. home front, women in service, and the lives of all veterans.

Prompt 26: After The War

How did the WWII era affect your family from then until now? Did someone lose a spouse and remarry? Were there blended families? Did the patriotism and desire to join the military become instilled in every generation that followed?

Please share your prompts and responses on your blog and tag them with #militarymemories.

Additional Resources

Are you looking for more writing prompts to help you tell the stories of war from a U.S. or European perspective? See my Stories from the World War II Battlefield Volume 3: Writing the Stories of War, for over 500 writing prompts for U.S. and European writing.

Explore our online research and writing courses at WWII Education.

Do you need help learning how to do World War II research or need to hire a researcher to help you? Please feel free to contact us for more details.

© 2018 World War II Research and Writing Center

WWII Online Course Sale

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Earlier this month the world celebrated V-E Day as the war in Europe7 came to a close. The 74th anniversary was celebrated as Europe prepares for large commemorations next year for the 75th anniversary.  On Memorial Day we honor and remember all those who lost their lives in service.

To help you move your World War II Research forward this summer, we are extending an offer for $5 off the price of a class. This coupon is good for three of our classes.

  • Finding the Answers Through WWII Writing
  • Finding the Answers: Starting WWII Research
  • Finding the Answers: WWII Research Online

The coupon code attached to those offers is good between now and Monday 28 May 2018.

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Military Memories Writing Prompt Day 25

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Church 1944ish

Have you taken time to record the stories of your World War II ancestors and families? One way to get started is to use the Military Memories Writing Prompts to jump start your research and writing. Through these prompts, we explore life on the U.S. home front, women in service, and the lives of all veterans.

Prompt 25: The Home Front

Think about the clothing, shoe, and hair styles of the war days. How did they change from before the war to after the war? Do you have photographs or stories in your family about how this aspect of their lives changed?

Please share your prompts and responses on your blog and tag them with #militarymemories.

Additional Resources

Are you looking for more writing prompts to help you tell the stories of war from a U.S. or European perspective? See my Stories from the World War II Battlefield Volume 3: Writing the Stories of War, for over 500 writing prompts for U.S. and European writing.

Explore our online research and writing courses at WWII Education.

Do you need help learning how to do World War II research or need to hire a researcher to help you? Please feel free to contact us for more details.

© 2018 World War II Research and Writing Center