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Webmaster Geert Rottiers, Belgium.

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Geert Rottiers, webmaster of www.doolittle-raid.net was born in 1963 and lives and works in Belgium, Europe

Geert Rottiers is an amateur historian who focuses on certain important facets and parts of world war 2. With a big heart full of commitment, he works daily on his hobby.

In the past he specialized in the battle of Stalingrad - www.stalingrad.net - On this subject he contributed to documentaries and reports on the battle of Stalingrad for several European television and radio stations.

He also collaborated with film director Jean-Jaques Annaud on the Hollywood film Enemy at the Gates, which focuses on the sniper story in Stalingrad.

Geert Rottiers has also studied the story about the Bridge on the River Kwai and recently put the Doolittle Raid under the magnifying glass.

As you have noticed, this website deals with this subject.

Geert Rottiers also gives lectures on the subjects mentioned.

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This website is powered by De Stekkedoos - Mr Michel Baghuis, Belgium

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You can visit the website of the company at : https://www.stekkedoos.be

A very big thank you Michel! 

Your knowledge, skills and commitment are greatly appreciated. Hopefully we can set up a few more projects together in the future.

I'm looking forward to it.

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dedicated to my sons

This website is first and foremost dedicated to my sons in the hope that they never have to experience a war.

This website is also dedicated to young people, the Doolittle Raiders were young people, hoping that in difficult times they find the hope and perseverance to persevere in all circumstances. May they take an example from Doolittle Raider David J. Thatcher from crew 07.  This man was 20 years old when he saved the lives of his comrades in very dire circumstances. 

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal David J. Thatcher (ASN: 19019573), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 1st Special Aviation Project (Doolittle Tokyo Raider Force), subsequent to the raid on Japan, 18 April 1942. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army Air Forces.

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David J. Thatcher

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