tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152251652133147792024-02-18T18:42:04.945-08:00John Eilermann St LouisJohn Eilermann St louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773719328826205634noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615225165213314779.post-21357433741588503892018-09-03T00:33:00.000-07:002018-09-05T00:33:52.037-07:00The Best Pitchers In St. Louis Cardinals History<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The St. Louis Cardinals have had plenty of achievements since the club was established back in 1892. While the franchise had had its down years, it is still considered as one of the most successful and valuable in the history of the sport. A major reason for that is the list of great pitchers that donned the Cardinals uniform. Some examples of those players are the following:
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Bob Gibson is not just the greatest pitcher in franchise history, he is also widely considered one of the all-time best. The former Harlem Globetrotter played all 17 years of his baseball career with the Cardinals, amassing eight All-Star selections, two Cy Young Awards, the 1968 National League MVP, and two World Series titles. He is known for striking fear into opponent batters’ hearts with his mean streak and even meaner pitches.</div>
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Chris Carpenter may be as good as any other Cardinal pitcher not named Bob Gibson. In fact, Carpenter was better than most of them when it comes to clutch pitching during the playoffs. He helped lead the team to two World Series championships in 2006 and 2012. If it were not for the long list of injuries that plagued Carpenter, he could have achieved more accolades.</div>
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During the 1930s, the Cardinals were a team to watch because of lively characters that were collectively dubbed the “Gashouse Gang.” The undisputed ace of the group was Jerome Herman “Dizzy” Dean. He holds a number of league and franchise pitching records, but the best was with St. Louis was when they won the World Series in 1934.</div>
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John Eilermann St louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773719328826205634noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615225165213314779.post-59946144692229144682018-08-22T03:21:00.000-07:002018-08-22T03:21:17.666-07:00World Cup Fever: A Look At Some Amazing Records In Football<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Football is the most popular sport in the world. Every four years, the entire world is united in cheering for their favorite countries in the World Cup. This is such a year. In celebration of the World Cup, we’ve chosen a few of the most jaw-dropping records ever in football. </div>
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Hungarian Josef Bican holds the record for most career goals with 1,468 in 918 matches. While some of the matches are unofficial, this is still a staggering number, which means Bican averaged over 1.5 goals a game. </div>
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The 1958 World Cup saw Just Fontaine score an astounding 13 goals. The record has never even come close to being broken. Sadly, this was the only World Cup appearance for the Frenchman. </div>
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The record for most goals in a calendar year belongs to Lionel Messi. In 2012, Messi scored a whopping 91 goals. </div>
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In line with his record of most goals in a year, Messi also broke the record for most goals in a European season, from 2011 to 2012. </div>
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<i>Hello, I’m <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johneilermann" target="_blank">John Eilermann</a>, a World War II scholar. I’m also a huge fan of the beautiful game, football. Learn more about me and the stuff I love by following me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.eilermann" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</i></div>
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John Eilermann St louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773719328826205634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615225165213314779.post-86213626536424164782018-06-26T23:39:00.000-07:002018-06-26T23:39:04.713-07:00World-Renowned Soldiers Who Earned The Purple Heart<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Purple Heart is the oldest award given to United States military personnel. The first was given in 1917. It is an award that symbolizes exemplary sacrifice in the line of duty, and as such is awarded to people who were either wounded or killed in combat.
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Let’s take a look at some of the most famous recipients of the Purple Heart.
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<b>Charles Bronson</b>: Charles Bronson was not only a bona fide Hollywood tough man for the ages, but he was also a recipient of the Purple Heart. Bronson, who had gone on to star in hits such as “The Magnificent Seven” and the “Death Wish” franchise, started out as part of the Army Air Corps before he became a tail gunner for a B-29 in World War II.
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<b>Kurt Vonnegut</b>: Esteemed author Kurt Vonnegut was a prisoner of war in World War II. It was this experience that inspired him to come up with the story of “Slaughterhouse Five.” The book would go on to be his most popular piece of work. He was awarded the Purple Heart from being a frostbite victim.
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<b>Rod Serling</b>: Sci-fi fans know the name of Rod Serling only too well. The creator of “The Twilight Zone,” Serling used memories from his experience in the Philippines fighting against the Japanese to come up with stories for his famous series. His group had one of the highest casualty rates in the war, thus earning him the Purple Heart.
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When you look at kids playing sports, you’ll see that many of them are part of soccer teams. Yes. Terms like soccer dads and soccer moms were coined from the great number of children playing the game. And why shouldn’t they play? It’s practically only the greatest sports in the world.
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All the football stars in the upcoming World Cup used to be children who dreamed of becoming great at football. Players like Messi, Ozil, and Ronaldo all played soccer since they were small, and followed through with their dreams.
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Now while only a small percentage of kids playing will get the call to suit up for the grandest stage in all of sports, the rest will still have a number of huge benefits to reap for when they grow up. Not only is soccer one of the best ways for kids to stay in shape and make their bodies stronger, but it is also a game that teaches so many important values such as hard work and discipline. Soccer teaches children to stay the course and persevere no matter what. It also imparts to them the importance of fair play and winning and losing graciously. But probably most important of all, children experience being a part of a team.
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<b>It’s one of the best exercises in the world.</b> Running around chasing after each other and the ball makes for healthier heart and lungs. Children’s leg muscles are also fortified, much more than kids who don’t play sports.
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<b>It teaches kids the meaning of teamwork.</b> If this is the first team sport a child will join, odds are the only team they’ll ever know is their family. Soccer teaches kids the value of working with their peers. This benefit will serve them later in life as well.
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<b>It’s fun.</b> There’s nothing boring about soccer. Children will constantly be on the move. And with their boundless energy, this is a great direction for them.
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<b>It’s cross-cultural.</b> More than other games, soccer forges new and strong friendships. This extends far beyond local games. FIFA has more than 200 national member associations and high-profile events allow children to interact with, and see other children of different nationalities and cultures. This helps children become more broad-minded and accepting as adults.
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John Eilermann St louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773719328826205634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615225165213314779.post-37462938347386207862018-05-03T04:38:00.000-07:002018-05-04T04:39:12.169-07:00Take The Time To Talk To a War Veteran<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Let’s take a break from talking about the events of World War II for a minute, and focus on the people who were there and fought for the freedom of the world. These veterans who have defended the flag and the country they serve deserve everyone’s respect, and they deserve to have their stories told.</div>
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Many of them come back different people than the ones who were deployed. Many of them were changed by the war and the times. Many of them find that upon return, everything is different. </div>
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Take time to talk to war veterans, and not just from World War II, but from all the other wars. You’ll see how much all of them have in common. You’ll see that they need certain things that they might not have, such as decent healthcare and therapy. These two things are the bare necessities that soldiers deserve for putting their lives on the line. </div>
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Talking to war veterans, you’ll understand how hard it is for them to be living in the now, with minimal pay. Affected by constant inflation, you’ll realize that they need financial help and that many of them are too proud to ask for it. </div>
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You’ll also come to understand after talking to a veteran that they also deserve their own piece of land and a place to call home, after all, they put their lives on the line and fought tooth and nail for that and all the pieces of land in the country. </div>
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John Eilermann St louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773719328826205634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615225165213314779.post-41925965600850771392018-03-12T23:37:00.000-07:002018-04-23T23:39:34.282-07:00One Snappy Salute To War Veterans Everywhere<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It feels like on so many levels, we, as a society, have failed our war veterans. Sure, there are days when we remember them, like Memorial Day and Independence Day, but for the rest of the year, we go about our daily lives not giving a second thought to what they’ve done and what we’re able to do because of them.
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Today’s generation just seems ambivalent to so many things, including war veterans. Countless of those who’ve served in tours over the decades are now living in hardship with scars, both physically and mentally, sustained from the horrifying experiences of the war. Combine that with the fact that many of these veterans have served in more than a single tour, and you’ll know that they deserve way more respect than what society gives them.
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So many of these men and women who’ve fought for our country could’ve just stayed at home with their families and take up regular jobs. But no. They chose to spend their days in places with imminent danger, patrolling areas with hostile forces around, just so every American, not just their own families, can live in peace.
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There are ways to show our appreciation for what war veterans have done, and they won’t even take a lot of time and effort. Spare some time to talk to them, and maybe you’ll learn a thing or two about history.
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John Eilermann St louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773719328826205634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615225165213314779.post-10258241907612735782017-10-16T03:01:00.002-07:002017-10-16T03:01:37.431-07:00Ten Facts About the Bombing of Pearl Harbor<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The attack, which drew the U.S into World War II, was executed in the early morning of Dec. 7, 1941, when the Japanese bombed the U.S naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Japanese thought it would neutralize the American forces, allowing Japan to dominate the Asia Pacific.<br />
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Here are 10 interesting facts to know about the Pearl Harbor bombing.<br />
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1.The attack commenced at 7:55 AM.<br />
2.The attack lasted 110 minutes.<br />
3.The Japanese attacked the base in two waves, approximately 45 minutes apart.<br />
4.The Japanese attacked the U.S. without warning.<br />
5.When the Japanese Commander Mitsuo Fuchida called out, “Tora! Tora! Tora!” (“Tiger! Tiger! Tiger!”) upon flying over Pearl Harbor, it was a message saying the Japanese caught the Americans entirely by surprise.<br />
6.The Japanese had to travel 3,400 miles across the Pacific to execute their attack on Pearl Harbor.<br />
7.The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor with a total of 353 planes.<br />
8.The Japanese specifically chose to attack on a Sunday because they believed the Americans would be more relaxed, and thus less alert, on a weekend. Many U.S. service personnel were still in their pajamas or eating breakfast when the attack commenced.<br />
9. There were eight battleships at Pearl Harbor that day, which was the whole US Naval fleet, except for one, the Colorado.
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10.All eight battleships either sunk or were damaged. Amazingly, all but two (The Arizona and the Oklahoma) were able to return to active duty.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you’re a fan of soccer, you know it has some of the most epic goal celebrations in sports. And along those epic moments come the funny ones. With so much riding on football matches these days, there are a few moments where players and officials can comically entertain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stjarnan FC has slowly gained the reputation of having the best goal celebrations ever. I don’t if it’s a technique they use to distract the opponent, but they sure crack me up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Goalkeeper Khalid Askri comedic moment happened during a Moroccan Cup match between MAS Fes and FAR Rabat. After making a great stop, he turns to salute his fans, only to turn around and see the ball spinning towards the goal line. Check it out <a href="https://youtu.be/HLF0gfwYV1E">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Flopping and cheating in soccer are what football fans hate the most. But when two controversial players did it blatantly and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSmspJcO-hA">comically</a>, fans can’t help but chuckle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Robbie got his own slot for being the center of so many funny moments throughout his career. This clip generally tells the tale of Robbie’s knack of attracting a calamity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi, <a href="https://plus.google.com/102731132522702301178/about">John Eilermann</a> here. I’m a sports enthusiast. I’m also deeply interested in WWII facts and memorabilia. Visit my <a href="https://johneilermann.wordpress.com/">blog</a> for more info.</span></div>
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Fought near the Midway Island in the Pacific Ocean, the Battle of Midway was one of the most crucial battles in WWII for the Americans. It was considered the turning point in the Pacific battle between Japan and America. Here are 10 interesting facts about this pivotal moment in our history:</div>
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1.Yamamoto, the principal architect on the attack on Pearl Harbor, planned the attack on Midway to destroy the American aircraft carriers </div>
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2.Midway was attacked due to its strategic location and importance to U.S. </div>
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3.The aid by U.S. intelligence breaking the Japanese code played a critical role in the battle.
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4.Chester W. Nimitz led the American fleet. </div>
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5.The Battle of Midway shifted in favor of U.S after its dive bombers sank three Japanese carriers.
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6.Japan lost all its four large aircraft carriers involved in the battle. These carriers were engaged in the six-carrier force that had successfully bombed Pearl Harbor. </div>
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8.America lost 300 men in the battle; Japan lost 3000. </div>
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9.The Battle of Midway was considered the turning point in the Pacific War. </div>
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John Eilermann St louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773719328826205634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615225165213314779.post-24380798374521018422017-07-30T03:54:00.000-07:002017-09-05T03:59:03.031-07:00Amazing tech that was born from WWII<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As terrible as they were, large-scale wars that affected the planet contributed significantly to the advancement of technology. And as far as wars go, no war in the history of man was as terrible, or as large-scale as the second World War. </div>
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Fresh from the destruction caused by the first World War, or the Great War, the minds behind World War II were quick to improve on whatever technology that had come out of the previous war. </div>
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Since World War II has been the biggest war to date, it’s only natural that the tech advancements then were unparalleled in terms of scale and application. It should also be noted that the tech that had been developed in the middle of the war was so mind-blowing that both sides did all they could to steal or copy from each other. </div>
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The technological jump that occurred in World War II encompassed almost everything you could think of, from weapons and support (logistics) to communications technology and medical equipment. Vehicles such as heavy duty tanks, submarines, and jet fighters were created. New ways of communicating were developed. It was a great time to be an innovator. </div>
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Unfortunately, one of the final and most awe-inspiring inventions also turned out to be most destructive, as the atomic bomb was used to end the war by devastating Japan. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0pt;">In the period before World War II, Japan was expanding rapidly. But since it was an island nation, the Japanese did not have the natural resources to support their growth. As an empire, they invaded the likes of Manchuria and China.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0pt;">This imbalance was the perfect condition for war to erupt. The Axis powers were formed, and soon enough Pearl Harbor was bombed. That was the beginning of what remains to this day as the biggest devastation known to man.</span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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John Eilermann St louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773719328826205634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615225165213314779.post-90082383653919270432017-05-16T04:05:00.000-07:002017-07-18T04:05:32.799-07:00Vasily Zaitsev: Legendary Sniper<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some of the most adored heroes of World War II have risen from the ranks. One particularly interesting true to life story is that of Vasily Zaitsev, one of the most famous snipers out of the Russian Army.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vasily started as a humble shepherd boy who used to help out his grandfather in the snow fields of Siberia to tend to their flock. There were many predators around that would often sneak up on sheep. In particular, wolves frequented the area. This was when Vasily’s grandfather taught him how to use a rifle at a very early age.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This knowledge and early experience easily made Vasily a natural when it came to handling a long range gun. He easily found his way to the Russian army because of his skill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was in Stalingrad where Vasily Zaitsev served his country with the best that he knew. This was in the middle of the war between Russia, and the Adolf Hitler-led German army. Stalingrad was a messy warpath, having recorded about 2 million lost lives in a span of eight months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Zaitsev wasted no bullets. For him, it was one shot, one kill. From his crude training in the Siberian snow, he obviously learned well from protecting sheep against the wolves. But in Stalingrad, he seemed to be the predator. In his first ten days with his Mosin-Nagant rifle as a sniper for the Soviet 1047th Rifle Regiment, he shot down 40 Nazis from long distance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By the end of his service, he had 242 confirmed kills under his belt, including Berlin’s sniping champion, who was a cold-blooded killer himself. Lieutenant Vasily Zaitsev eventually gained the Soviet Union’s top award for bravery and skill. He won the hearts of the rest of the world too.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/">WWII</a> is an important part of our history, but it can be a sensitive topic to teach your kids. And though it’s one of the darkest times of our past, teaching the younger generation about this part of our history is a crucial part of learning about the present. </div>
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Though WWII started in Britain, almost half the world was involved. It was a battle between the Allied and Axis powers. The Allied Powers were Britain, France, Russia, China, and the United States. The Axis Powers were Germany, Italy, and Japan. </div>
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WWII started in 1939 with Germany’s unprovoked invasion of Poland. Britain and France responded with a declaration of war on Germany. The war in Europe ended with Germany’s surrender on May 7, 1945, while the war in the Pacific ended with Japan’s surrender on Sept. 2, 1945.
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Many Hollywood movies depict the U.S. as the country that won the war against the Axis Powers. However, the US didn’t join the war until 1941 when Japan attacked the Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The war was won by the collective efforts and sacrifices of the men and women of the Allied Powers. </div>
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John Eilermann St louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773719328826205634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615225165213314779.post-23217448239881281652017-03-15T22:07:00.000-07:002017-05-04T22:07:14.470-07:00The Most Unforgettable Moments In Soccer History<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Nothing in all of sports is worth celebrating more than a goal in <a href="http://thesportsquotient.com/soccer/2015/7/22/the-ten-most-memorable-soccer-moments-of-the-last-10">soccer</a>. Especially if it a game-winning goal made during the final seconds of the match. Below are some of these moments worth reliving.</div>
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Liverpool was trailing Milan 3-0 at half-time in the 2005 Champions League final. At the second half, the Liverpool made a rally headed by Steven Gerrard and Vladimir Smicer. They secured the victory during overtime drama.</div>
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Aguero’s last-minute game-winner in the finals of the 2011-12 season was among the finest in history. United almost took home the trophy when Sergio smashed the ball into the QPR net.</div>
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The 1986 World Cup was witness to the greatest individual performance in soccer history when Maradona scored the goal of the century four minutes after poking with his little pinky beyond Peter Shilton.</div>
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<i><a href="https://johneilermann.wordpress.com/">John Eilermann</a> here. I’m a football and baseball fan. I’m also interested in WWII stories. Follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/johneilermann">Twitter</a> to get more updates.</i></div>
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John Eilermann St louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773719328826205634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615225165213314779.post-53225058999502223772017-02-15T02:02:00.000-08:002017-04-05T02:03:20.387-07:00In Wartime: Famous Sports During WW2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In the darkest days of the war, when the world was in commotion, fuel and food were scarce, and people took to <a href="http://warfarehistorynetwork.com/daily/wwii/sports-during-world-war-ii/">sports</a> to lift their morale. The role of sports played a huge role to keep the world’s civility intact. Below are the sports the thrived during World War 2.</div>
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Boxing was hugely popular. Joe Louis won a rematch against heavyweight champion German Max Schmeling in 1938. Joe Louis was drafted and spent the war giving boxing exhibitions in bases around the country.</div>
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During the war, American sports took a huge hit. Months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, automobile sports like racing were suspended to save on gas and rubber rationing.</div>
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Major League Baseball commissioner Judge Kenesaw asked President Roosevelt if the sport will be cancelled as well. To maintain good public morale, Roosevelt decided to continue funding the sport. There were many top talented players that lost their lives during the war, but many more stepped up.</div>
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During this time, college football was more popular than the professional game. Thousands of college players, though, got drafted to serve the whole country instead of just their alma mater.</div>
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John Eilermann St louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773719328826205634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615225165213314779.post-18160754124705750222017-02-07T04:31:00.001-08:002017-02-07T04:31:27.748-08:00The Striker’s Striker: Jurgen Klinsmann<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Jurgen Klinsmann was the head coach of the United States men’s national soccer team. That was his last gig. He has also been a football manager in Germany. But for a host of German fans, he will always be the quintessential football striker.
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Klinsmann’s athletic prowess combined with his keen sense of the goal and his killer instinct make for the perfect striker. Just like the perfect predator or assassin, Klinsmann utilized all these abilities and struck into the hearts of opponents’ defenses time and time again. The first time he suited up for the West German team was in 1987. Upon his retirement, Klinsmann had 108 caps, which was 4th overall. He also scored 47 goals in the highest levels of competition for the national team, which was good enough to put him in 4th place alongside Rudi Voller.
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He won the 1990 FIFA World Cup with the West German team besting the Diego Maradona-led Argentina, and six years later, led the German team to the UEFA European Championship. He scored in all the major international tourneys that he played in, and in 1995, was third overall for the FIFA World Player of the Year.
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In 2004, Klinsmann received yet another honor, when FIFA recognized him as one of the 125 Greatest Living Footballers. That in itself is a testament to the legendary striker that is Jurgen Klinsmann.
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<i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johneilermann">John Eilermann</a> loves to discuss the German national football team. For more on Die Mannschaft, follow this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.eilermann">Facebook page</a>.</i></div>
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John Eilermann St louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773719328826205634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615225165213314779.post-59683864215743544072017-01-10T23:30:00.000-08:002017-03-21T23:30:29.536-07:00What It Takes To Be a Great Footballer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Several factors are involved when attempting to achieve success in football, as with any other sport. Preparing oneself mentally and physically are staples. For this blog, we’ll tackle the physical aspects of preparation, mainly what the body needs to become a strong footballer.</div>
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A football match is 90 minutes of walking, jogging, jumping, sprinting, and kicking. You sometimes use your head or chest. Cardio work is very much a must, and the fact that it leads to muscular endurance is what football players need.</div>
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The common misconception is that footballers have little need for strength. A closer look at a professional player’s training routine would prove this theory wrong. Strength is needed when developing quickness and speed for those burst movements that are very common on the pitch. Also keep in mind that there is a lot of contact in football, especially when jostling for control.</div>
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Footballers need to get to the ball before the opponents do. They need to be quick enough to be off-side traps or chase down opposing forwards coming in for the kill. This is where speed comes in, which is almost as important as endurance and strength, and which the greatest footballers possess in abundance.</div>
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Flexibility affects a person’s range of motion. The more flexible a footballer is, the more moves he can perform. This adds to versatility. But more importantly, being more flexible generally means the person is safer or has a lower risk of injury.</div>
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<i><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johneilermann">John Eilermann</a> loves football, especially the German national team. For more football discussion, follow this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.eilermann">Facebook</a> page.</i></div>
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John Eilermann St louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13773719328826205634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615225165213314779.post-77734532676749875442016-12-15T01:57:00.000-08:002017-03-06T01:57:43.270-08:00Who Was General Douglas Macarthur?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Asia-Pacific region was not better off during the World War II. But during these trying times, the region saw the rise of a military leader—one with a corncob pipe. His name was Douglas MacArthur.</div>
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General MacArthur was born on 26 January 1880 in Arkansas. His father was an army officer, and he and his brothers were exposed to military activities while they were young. In 1893, he studied at the West Texas Military Academy. He finished the course with flying colors, being the top student in a 93-person class.</div>
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MacArthur was the most-decorated soldier of the First World War. He returned to West Point after the war, and became the youngest superintendent of the institution. After his appointment in his alma mater, West Point doubled in size, and its curriculum improved. He returned to the Philippines to help his long-time friend, Manuel Quezon, who eventually became the country’s president years after.</div>
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MacArthur retired in 1937, a year after his appointment as Field Marshal in the Philippines. A few years after, he was recalled to serve the U.S. army as it prepared to enter the Second World War.</div>
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Nations in the Pacific looked up to MacArthur, as his role was vital in the liberation of the region from Japanese forces—especially in the Philippines. Because of his contributions, he was promoted to five-star general in 1944. MacArthur also played a big role during the Korean War in the 1950’s, but was eventually sent back to the U.S. after having a rift with President Truman. General MacArthur spent the rest of his years in New York, and wrote a lot about his battles until his death in 14 April 1964.</div>
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<i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.eilermann">John Eilermann</a> here. Learn more about World War II’s military leaders when you visit this <a href="https://johneilermann.wordpress.com/">blog</a>.</i></div>
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Swedish diplomat and World War II hero, Raoul Wallenberg, was declared dead on Oct. 31, 2016, more than seven decades after the end of the war. The cause and time of death remain a mystery to everyone.
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Wallenberg is one of World War II’s greatest heroes. He was credited with helping approximately 20,000 Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust. He helped thousands of Jews escape death by providing them with Swedish passports and passages to underground safe houses. Wallenberg was awarded “Righteous Among Nations,” an honor given to non-Jews who helped their brothers and sisters survive during the Holocaust. Modern-day historians believe that Wallenberg died under the Soviets.<br />
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He vanished after being arrested in Budapest in 1945. Sweden remained neutral and passive after Wallenberg’s disappearance, and it was later found out that he had a connection with non-Communist resistance movement of Hungary. While the Soviets initially denied he was with them, they refuted their claims, saying Wallenberg had died of heart attack in prison two years after he was arrested on July 17, 1947.<br />
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As if the earlier reports were not confusing enough, some suggested he was alive six days after his death in prison. There were also accounts from people who saw him even decades after his supposed death.<br />
The Swedish Tax Authority, the country’s arm for registering births and deaths, has set Wallenberg’s date of death to July 31, 1952. This is following a rule that says a missing person presumed to have died should be pronounced dead after disappearing for five years.<br />
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Any discussion regarding World War II would not be complete without a basic introduction to the <a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gestapo">Gestapo</a> (<i>Geheime Staatspolizei<i>). </i></i>This was a highly elite group of police officers, feared for their secrecy and diligence. They were directly under the supervision of Heinrich Himmler who led all police squads within Nazi Germany.</div>
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The group was created to protect the country from influences that were deemed dangerous. These threats were handled in the fastest and most efficient manner possible. At the height of their existence, there were many factions and potential threats that were listed. This became a challenge, as the Gestapo – despite its growing number – was stretched to its limit. In the end, the police force was tasked to only two things. The first was to manage threats to the Nazi party and second, to quell any resistance movements and maintain order. This was to ensure the safety of all the citizens of Germany. </div>
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Historians say that one of the things that made the Gestapo powerful was the perceived amount of influence they had. Records show that even when the police force was limited and undertrained, the fear they created was profound. It can be likened to George Orwell’s 1984 novel. There was a perception that the Gestapo had eyes and ears everywhere, which was not the case. Still, this perception was spread and strengthened until there were rumors of their "hidden roles". </div>
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Data shows that the actions of the Gestapo were pretty straight forward. All accounts state that they were highly efficient in what they did. However, at the Nuremberg Trials, the force was labeled a criminal organization. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-two/world-war-two-in-western-europe/france-during-world-war-two/the-atlantic-wall/">Atlantic wall</a> is the name given to the coastal defensive structure that stretched from Norway to the Spanish border. It was ordered by Hitler on March 23, 1942 and was meant to provide a considerable defense against the Allies, had they decided to attack Europe from the coastline. It took around two years to build and at its completion was considered one of the most impressive structures at the time. The three-tier wall spanned around 2,000 miles and heavily defended strategic port cities. However, the British, Canadian, and American forces were able to breach the wall on June 6, 1944 in what will always be remembered as the Battle at Normandy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">That is what most people remember about the wall, but there are also a few unknown facts that should be more recognized. For example, the firearms that lined the Atlantic wall were a plethora of old machinery around Europe. There was no specific size or caliber to the guns. Some were decommissioned naval guns from French and German warships. Others were captured artillery. This, some historians believe, is the reason why despite the well-built structure, the wall could not be properly defended. The logistics in providing the correct ammunition for these types of guns, along with finding servicemen who could be proficient in all sorts of machinery, was staggering. For the most part, soldiers first learned how to fire their assigned gun in battle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are, of course, many other theories and conclusions as to why the wall fell but it is always good to keep an open mind and review the facts. </span></div>
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What was India’s role during World War II? While other people think that India was a relatively safe place to live in during the years of the war, the country served as a supply ground for the Allies—against the Japanese—in the Southeast Asian region. In battles of the Tobruk, Kohima, Imphal, and Monte Cassino, many Indian soldiers risked their lives to protect their land and faction. The Fourteenth Army, composed of Indian, African, and British forces, strived to take Burma back for the Allies.</div>
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Not all Indians went to war as soldiers to support the Allies. Many of them worked behind the scenes as mechanics, shoemakers, cooks, and tailors. There were also women who mined coal until they gave birth. Their work was not as glamorous as fighting enemies, but they made sure the people on their team kept going.</div>
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Many Indians died in industrial accidents, like in an explosion in Bombay harbor in the 1940s. A ship full of cotton and explosives was set on fire, which blew warships and left 80,000 locals homeless. Dock and factory workers also suffered from aerial suffocation. These people did not write their memoirs of the war because the fiery, bloody conflict made a way for them to live by getting paid to work. There were also elite South Asians who made a fortune because of the war.</div>
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History does not acknowledge much of the importance of India during World War II. India was not directly an ally, but the people did their best to serve their side. Some historians say that India’s effort in the war was not forgotten, but was just simply unknown to many.</div>
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Collecting <a href="http://www.saveyourstuff.com/blog/save-your-stuff/memorabilia-collection-care-5-important-tips/">WWII memorabilia</a> extends beyond looking for them in stores. It is also about making them last. Unfortunately, many people do not know the basics of memorabilia care. These simple techniques can dramatically lengthen the lifespan of each artifact – ensuring the collector’s pleasure for longer.
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<b>Understand what is involved</b>: Memorabilia comes in different materials. One of the hardest materials to care for is leather because it fades quite quickly. An important tip when dealing with leather is knowing how badly damaged the material is, if ever. To do this, apply a leather dressing solution using a Q-tip around the area (preferably in a hidden area). If the area darkens, then the leather needs to be retouched. There are local stores that deal with leather restoration. The memorabilia though may have to be kept in a glass container. This applies to other materials as well.
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<b>Consider storage and framing</b>: Most WWII memorabilia are posters and paper clippings. These items are extremely delicate and need proper storage. A good tip is to store these paper items in an acid-free scrapbook. Glassine paper sleeves turn acidic after a few years, so it is good not to place expensive memorabilia in these containers.
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The most important suggestion is to speak with one’s supplier. Most WWII memorabilia are bought from fellow collectors themselves. They understand how to care for properly their items in the best way possible. Remember that memorabilia of considerable value should be well-taken cared for, if the purpose is reselling. Intrinsic value does decrease with age and any form of damage.
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