The FReeper Foxhole Remembers "Operation Watchtower" - Guadalcanal (8/1942-2/1943) - Aug. 28th, 2003

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[SAMWolf]

Good Morning Snippy.

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Good morning E.G.C. Supposed to be nice today. Hitting the 80's and 90's for the Labor day weekend.

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Search planes were ordered launched from the cruisers, but in the process of launching, SALT LAKE CITY's plane caught fire as flares ignited in the cockpit. The plane crashed close to the ship and the pilot managed to get free. He later found safety on a nearby island. The brilliant fire was seen in the darkness by the Japanese flag officers, who assumed that it was a signal flare from the landing force which they were sent to protect.

Makes one wonder how many battle outcomes hinged on some seemingly insignificant event. She had a illustrious career. Thanks for the big Guns shot.

[SAMWolf]

Bismark Sea is worth a Foxhole, an important turning point, and real tough on a lot of Japanese

We got you covered. :-)

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Morning Manna.

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Thanks texson66.

It PO's me to see the press and the Democrats griping everyday about the casualties in the Iraq and Afghanistan.

Although each is a personal tragedy, they seem to forget that during the Vietnam War, Americans lost an average of 15 dead every day; during the Korean War, 30 every day; and during World War II, an average of 214 every day.

They also seem to forget places like Pearl Harbor, Bataan, Bastonge, Chosin, Pusan, Khe Sanh. Times when things were going bad for us, but we overcame, recovered and triumphed.

I really really despise the America haters in this country.

Our troops are doing an excellent job in Iraq.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks CholeraJoe.

I thank your dad for his service.

Flooded camp, Koli Point, Guadalcanal

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Me again . . .

It PO's me to see the press and the Democrats griping everyday about the casualties in the Iraq and Afghanistan.

You gotta check this out . . . intense.

The Truth About Whats Happening in Iraq

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Thanks aomagrat. She's pretty. Thanks for the big gun pic too!

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Morning feather.

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Thanks Iris7. I see SAM has provided a link to the Bismark Thread he did. Keep the recommendations coming though, we can use them!

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:)

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Thanks. You have a safe weekend too.

[SAMWolf]

When the bosses talk about improving productivity, they are never talking about themselves

That is soooooooo true.

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Thanks CholeraJoe, neat story about your Dad. We are grateful for his service.

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You're welcome Prof Engineer.

They history of the major Naval Battles around Guadalcanal is a story in itself.

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Awwww. SAM, these are bougainvillea, beautiful flowers and the picture is so good I think I can almost smell the fragrance.

Thank you, they're lovely.

[SAMWolf]

The Marines are the best, and that's coming from an Army dude.

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Morning U S Army EOD.

[thatdewd]

Bump for a later read (This one looks awesome!), and BUMP for Chesty Puller! (one of my childhood heroes).