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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
10
Ernie Pyle recalls landing on Omaha Beach after D-Day, detailing brutal German defenses, underwater mines, and the deadly obstacles faced by U S troops. He notes heavy fire, wreckage along miles of shoreline, and the costly but decisive breach into Europe as waves inland continued despite fierce resistance.
In a firsthand reflection about D-Day, 28 correspondents in the assault group discuss two thirds having seen prior combat. Veteran names appear as they gather, pondering final orders, unit assignments, and their odds of survival while missing confidence and nerves rise among the old hands.
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1979 offers a buttoned dress in sizes 12 to 42 with bright bias-binding trim. Size 14 requires 416 yards of 99 inch fabric. War conditions slow some popular patterns while Barbara Bell No 1974 covers sizes 14 to 46 with size 16 needing 331 yards of fabric. PS notes sun-back jumper is popular.
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