After all my research and conversations on the Pacific War over the years, I can’t help but see echoes today as I watch the news and read the papers and military magazines. China pushes deeper into the Pacific—building bases and reshaping islands just as Japan did before and during
On this day in history, August 7, 1942, the 1st Marine Division and the US Navy were in the South Pacific commencing Operation Watchtower, the battles for Tulagi and Guadalcanal, two strategically crucial islands in the Solomon Islands chain. A momentous Pacific campaign began today in 1942 and would not
Remembering the Battle of Cape Gloucester that took place in WWII Pacific December 26, 1943-January 16, 1944.
We were honored C-Span covered our June 14, 2022, author talk at the National World War II Museum. It just aired on C-Span last weekend, on September 17 and 18th, 2022! In this hour-long talk (with photos), we discussed the life of Marine Major General William Rupertus and his military
Don and I spoke at the Reagan Library in Simi, CA on August 17, 2022 as part of the museum’s Secrets of WWII exhibit. The secret? A story that has never been told until now, about General Rupertus, and his experience in Shanghai China as a CO of the 4th
This Memorial Day, I can’t help but think of over 645,000 Americans who lost their lives in service to our country since WWI. Truly humbling. After researching our grandfather and the 1stMarDiv in WWII Pacific, my mind also turned to that time. And the astounding numbers of casualties it took
What would out grandfather say? RUSSIA INVADING UKRAINEIn the 1930s, aggressive power-hungry leaders went on a violent offensive for land and raw materials. Are we facing another Hitler or Tojo (and Hirohito) who launched us into WWII? What are the lessons learned we can use for today to halt this
“A Date that will live in infamy.” On December 7, 1941 while our grandfather General Rupertus was stationed at the Marine Barracks, NOB San Diego, the Japanese launched a suprise attack on the US Fleet at Pearl Harbor. Two thousand three hundred people were killed, ships caught on fire, sank,
There is a Facebook group and Twitter page for @MajGenRupertus Old Breed General-William H. Rupertus, USMC is also on YouTube! Amy set up a YouTube channel with videos we discovered of Gen. Rupertus and the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific along with radio interviews he did in 1943 and
Hi, I’m Amy Rupertus Peacock. Activator. Daughter and granddaughter of Marines. I am a wife, mother of two almost grown kids and a fit trainer running form coach.
When I’m not exercising, running, researching or writing, or spending time with our dog, my wonderful kids and husband, I love reading, researching and spreading the word about history, the Marines, life, fitness, wellness and longevity.
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