Chapter 40 - "Gibbon's Secrets - World War II Time Line 1944

The summary of Reg's (my dad) Time Line for the end of 1944 is interesting to read relative to the scattered troops we now have around the world at the end of 2009.


     The war in the Pacific has been progressing, with the US fleet aking more control on their quest toward Japan.  Many of the islands are now under US control, and bombing runs to Japan are easier and more organized.
     The war in Europe reaches a fever pitch with the German troops launching a counter-offensive called the "Battle of the Bulge".  This battle involves many of our brave troops, and Christmas 1944 found many of them spending a very cold and fearful Christmas, far away from home.
     Again, it is so important for all of us to pray for our loved ones scattered all over the world, from islands in the Pacific to the battlefields in Europe.  I pray specifically for Dale and Tom, and ask for their continued protection.
     Reg Phelps 
     Curtis, Nebraska


Fast forward to 2009 - we can now say the same general prayer for our servicemen & women who are at the battle stations, and a specific prayer for the ones we personally know.