Today marks the 77th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Bulge. This was a special year, not because I visited (I didn’t), but because it snowed in Belgium. Last weekend 10cm of snow fell upon the Bulge areas, mimicking the snowy conditions seen around this time 77 years ago. The snow wasn’tContinue reading “Battle of the Bulge – 77 Years, Avec Neige!”
Category Archives: world war II
D-Day, Normandy and Beyond Website
I just wanted to share a wonderful resource for D-Day veterans stories, including Rocco’s! The D-Day, Normandy and Beyond website was started in 2000 by an acquaintance Rocco’s and was made in honor of the veterans and victims of WWII. Since then the site has grown exponentially, housing a wealth of information and first handContinue reading “D-Day, Normandy and Beyond Website”
Rocco on Fox 5 News – Memorial Day
May 25, 2015 – Rocco, along with veteran Brian Adam Jones, represented United War Veterans Council on Fox5News (NY) with Ernie Anastos on Memorial Day (May 25). On the 6:00 news, Anastos interviewed both Moretto and Jones, asking about their personal experiences with war and how they cope with losing comrades. Moretto fought in World War II and Jones foughtContinue reading “Rocco on Fox 5 News – Memorial Day”
70th Anniversary of V-E Day
This May 8 will mark the 70th Anniversary of V-E Day, the day Allied forces declared victory in Europe, signifying the official end of World War II (May 8, 1945). The Czech Republic recognizes this day as Liberation Day – the day they were liberated from Nazi Germany. Towards the end of the war in 1945, RoccoContinue reading “70th Anniversary of V-E Day”
Rocco J. Moretto: World War II & D-Day Veteran 