Tag: March 1944
Spies in the Shadows: Eire’s Axis Diplomats Under Fire
On a chilly March 11, 1944, the winds of war howled through the nation’s capital as the United States government issued a stern warning to neutral Eire, a small island nation off the coast of Ireland. The lives of thousands of United Nations soldiers hung precariously in the balance as the US government appealed to…
Suds and Soldiers: Durant’s Beer Ban Blamed for Brewing Trouble
In the small town of Durant, Mississippi, a peculiar problem has brewed. As soldiers on leave flood the local cafes, the authorities are wondering if the lack of beer on tap is causing more harm than good. While liquor is easily stashed away in a pocket, beer requires a more permanent presence, and it appears…
