…”Drug Policy and Use within the Wehrmacht: Drug use in the German military during World War II was actively encouraged and widespread, especially during the war’s later stages as the Wehrmacht became depleted and increasingly dependent on youth as opposed to experience.[3] Stimulants: In an effort to make its front-line soldiers and fighter pilots fightContinue reading “BLITZED: DRUGS IN THE THIRD REICH Book Recommendation”
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Strolling the Village Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont #9
Today’s video is the result of strolling another section of the Village Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont. My ultimate goal is to film all of it. I’m nearly there, which is exciting. There is an old Germanic belief that a person is truly dead when their name and deeds are forgotten. Granted, I don’t typically knowContinue reading “Strolling the Village Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont #9”
Addison War Memorial
Please help me honor those men who lived in Addison, Vermont, and who died for our country. They are forever immortalized on the bronze plaques attached to the War Memorial in the Town Square at the Four Corners in Addison, Vermont. What is a “war memorial” you may be asking. It could be some typeContinue reading “Addison War Memorial”
Village Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont #8
Join me as I stroll another portion of the Village Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont. It was a gorgeous, but cool day yesterday as I filmed. Perfect weather to walk a cemetery. “Garrad Burritt gave the land for the Old Section of the Village Cemetery in 1829. With over 2000+ burials, the Village cemetery is oneContinue reading “Village Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont #8”
Village Cemetery, Shelburne, Vermont #7
“Garrad Burritt gave the land for the Old Section of the Village Cemetery in 1829. With over 2000+ burials, the Village cemetery is one of the most well tended, beautiful cemeteries in the State of Vermont.”-https://www.shelburnevt.org/222/Village-Cemetery
World War II Deaths! Lakeview Cemetery: Part 10
The first burial was in 1800. There are over 10,300 graves. In fact, Lakeview Cemetery still accepts burials.
Cornwall War Memorial
Whilst filming in Cornwall, Vermont recently, I saw their town monument across from the Town Hall. It is a war memorial to the men who served during the American or US Civil War and World War I. In fact, one young man died in Verdun one day prior to the signing of the Armistice, whichContinue reading “Cornwall War Memorial”
LaPorte Cemetery: Part 2
LaPorte Cemetery was established in 1815 and has 150 plots. I drove to Wolcott, Vermont earlier this week. As I drove through Morristown, I saw the LaPorte Cemetery and thought to myself, “I must stop on my way back.” And that was because I absolutely LOVED the entrance signage! Today’s video is Part 2 ofContinue reading “LaPorte Cemetery: Part 2”
WORLD WAR II MAGAZINE RECOMMENDATION
In today’s video, I offer reasons why WORLD WAR II MAGAZINE is a great read. What I like about it: -Great pictures in both color and B&W-A variety of interesting topics-Well-written-Well-researched-Articles are just the right length
Highgate Falls Episcopal Church Cemetery
I was up in Highgate Falls, Vermont earlier this week filming a church. No worries. That’s tomorrow’s video! What did I spy behind that church? This cemetery! I walked the Highgate Falls Episcopal Church Cemetery, which is also known as the St. John’s Episcopal Cemetery. I was looking for a specific family, whom I found.Continue reading “Highgate Falls Episcopal Church Cemetery”