Articles related to "German Occupation"
History, Trauma and Memory II
The second part of this three-part series of articles will explore the processes by which historical narratives are in or excluded from collective consciousness.
ww ii • memory • history • trauma • collective memory
The second part of this three-part series of articles will explore the processes by which historical narratives are in or excluded from collective consciousness.
ww ii • memory • history • trauma • collective memory
Snow Treasure (Book Review)
Imagine a pack of defiant Norwegian children, cheeks flush with excitement and cold, assisting in the resistance effort under the watchful eyes of occupying Nazi soldiers. They zip through the snow-burdened hills on sleds, concealing their smuggled goods under the guise of child’s play, signaling secret messages with their eyes and forming action groups with classmates. This is the premise of Marie McSwigan’s <I>Snow Treasure</I>, a fantastic but charming book about Norwegian resistance during WWII.
wwii • norway • german occupation • children in wwii • hjemmefronten
Imagine a pack of defiant Norwegian children, cheeks flush with excitement and cold, assisting in the resistance effort under the watchful eyes of occupying Nazi soldiers. They zip through the snow-burdened hills on sleds, concealing their smuggled goods under the guise of child’s play, signaling secret messages with their eyes and forming action groups with classmates. This is the premise of Marie McSwigan’s <I>Snow Treasure</I>, a fantastic but charming book about Norwegian resistance during WWII.
wwii • norway • german occupation • children in wwii • hjemmefronten
H7 Escapes the Nazis (Part I of II)
It was 2:30 in the morning on April 9, 1940 that Norway’s King Håkon VII received a message regarding the deployment of Norwegian naval defenses in the Oslofjord. The message confirmed that German forces were attacking Norway, drawing the reluctant country into what would become WWII.
wwii • german occupation • nazis in norway • king haakon vii • crown prince olav
It was 2:30 in the morning on April 9, 1940 that Norway’s King Håkon VII received a message regarding the deployment of Norwegian naval defenses in the Oslofjord. The message confirmed that German forces were attacking Norway, drawing the reluctant country into what would become WWII.
wwii • german occupation • nazis in norway • king haakon vii • crown prince olav
H7 Escapes the Nazis (Part II of II)
For five years, King Håkon, or H7 as loyal Norwegians would come to call him in their hastily scrawled grafitti, led the resistance from Britain. In radio messages and through the press, he urged Norwegians to remain above all, Norwegian in mind and spirit, and too keep fighting for their country. He returned home on June 7, the exact anniversary of his departure, a hero of the Norwegian resistance and of the restoration.
wwii • german occupation • nazis in norway • king haakon vii • crown prince olav
For five years, King Håkon, or H7 as loyal Norwegians would come to call him in their hastily scrawled grafitti, led the resistance from Britain. In radio messages and through the press, he urged Norwegians to remain above all, Norwegian in mind and spirit, and too keep fighting for their country. He returned home on June 7, the exact anniversary of his departure, a hero of the Norwegian resistance and of the restoration.
wwii • german occupation • nazis in norway • king haakon vii • crown prince olav
Hitler's War on Jazz in France
During WWII, jazz became a fugitive music banned and silenced in the cafes and clubs of war-time Paris by Nazi occupiers who feared its rebellious undertones
jazz • france • germany • wwii • hitler
During WWII, jazz became a fugitive music banned and silenced in the cafes and clubs of war-time Paris by Nazi occupiers who feared its rebellious undertones
jazz • france • germany • wwii • hitler
Rose Valland: Art Spy of the French Resistance
The heroic true story of a Louvre Museum curator who secretly spied on the Nazis and recovered thousands of stolen art objects.
rose valland • nazi art theft • art looting second world war • art looting world war ii • nazi occupation of france
The heroic true story of a Louvre Museum curator who secretly spied on the Nazis and recovered thousands of stolen art objects.
rose valland • nazi art theft • art looting second world war • art looting world war ii • nazi occupation of france
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
The story of a London writer who's written correspondence with members of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society changes their lives as well as her own.
the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society • mary ann shaffer • annie barrows • the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society • the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society
The story of a London writer who's written correspondence with members of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society changes their lives as well as her own.
the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society • mary ann shaffer • annie barrows • the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society • the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society
Canadians in D-Day Action at Juno Beach
Sixty-five years ago, June 6, 1944, the British, Americans and Canadians began Operation Overlord, a critical offensive attack to turn the advantage to the Allies in WW2.
canadians in d-day june 6 1944 • canada in wwii • canadians ashore at juno beach • canadian soldiers in france • canadians in normandy
Sixty-five years ago, June 6, 1944, the British, Americans and Canadians began Operation Overlord, a critical offensive attack to turn the advantage to the Allies in WW2.
canadians in d-day june 6 1944 • canada in wwii • canadians ashore at juno beach • canadian soldiers in france • canadians in normandy
Luxembourg in World War Two
Small Luxembourg, shamed by her performance under German occupation in World War One, vowed to fight in World War Two.
luxembourg military history • luxembourg army • us third army • gëlle fra • lëtzebuerger arméi
Small Luxembourg, shamed by her performance under German occupation in World War One, vowed to fight in World War Two.
luxembourg military history • luxembourg army • us third army • gëlle fra • lëtzebuerger arméi
Guide to Travel in the Baltics
The three Baltic nations – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania –are just emerging from the shadow of their USSR past to become tourist destinations in their own right.
travel to estonia • baltic sea tour • lithuania travel • curonian spit • ventspils latvia port
The three Baltic nations – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania –are just emerging from the shadow of their USSR past to become tourist destinations in their own right.
travel to estonia • baltic sea tour • lithuania travel • curonian spit • ventspils latvia port
Surrealism didn't take (Part II of II)
Norway, with its unique and insulated nationalism, rejected the notion of order without reason that other disillusioned countries had seized upon as their only solace. Beneath the grim reality of rationing, war, and occupation lay a deep seated optimism about the future of the Norwegian people. Spared the atrocities of the first world war and equipped with the newfound pride of fleeting independence, Norwegians found little of value in an art form that did not fit snugly into a framework of nationalistic triumph. Surrealism just didn't take.
norway and surrealism • art • nationalism • painting • anti-nazi messages
Norway, with its unique and insulated nationalism, rejected the notion of order without reason that other disillusioned countries had seized upon as their only solace. Beneath the grim reality of rationing, war, and occupation lay a deep seated optimism about the future of the Norwegian people. Spared the atrocities of the first world war and equipped with the newfound pride of fleeting independence, Norwegians found little of value in an art form that did not fit snugly into a framework of nationalistic triumph. Surrealism just didn't take.
norway and surrealism • art • nationalism • painting • anti-nazi messages
20th Century Queen (Part 2)
Learn why Adolf Hitler called George VI's wife, Queen Elizabeth, "the most dangerous woman in Europe."
queen elizabeth • queen mother • queen mum • george vi • hitler
Learn why Adolf Hitler called George VI's wife, Queen Elizabeth, "the most dangerous woman in Europe."
queen elizabeth • queen mother • queen mum • george vi • hitler
Jersey the Largest Channel Island
Beauty, charm and allure - Jersey is said to be like her most famous historical character - Lillie Langtree. There is much to see for both adults and children.
jersey airport • channel islands • visit jersey • german war tunnels • gold exhibition
Beauty, charm and allure - Jersey is said to be like her most famous historical character - Lillie Langtree. There is much to see for both adults and children.
jersey airport • channel islands • visit jersey • german war tunnels • gold exhibition
A Life of Django Reinhardt
Django Reinhardt changed the very philosophy of the jazz guitar, turning it into a major solo instrument. This is a life of the man.
django reinhardt andstephane grappelly • jazz guitar • world war two • 1930s • duke ellington and django reainhardt
Django Reinhardt changed the very philosophy of the jazz guitar, turning it into a major solo instrument. This is a life of the man.
django reinhardt andstephane grappelly • jazz guitar • world war two • 1930s • duke ellington and django reainhardt
A New Zeitgeist for Berlin
20 years after the fall of the Wall, Germany looks ahead.
berlin • germany • wall • zeitgeist • jfk
20 years after the fall of the Wall, Germany looks ahead.
berlin • germany • wall • zeitgeist • jfk
Bergen, Norway's Coastal Beauty
Norway's second largest city is its most picturesque, with it's oceanside location, Hanseatic League buildings, world-class aquarium, inviting downtown and natural charm.
bryggen hanseatic league buildings • fantoft stave church • bergen aquarium • king haakon's hall • edvard grieg's troldhaugen
Norway's second largest city is its most picturesque, with it's oceanside location, Hanseatic League buildings, world-class aquarium, inviting downtown and natural charm.
bryggen hanseatic league buildings • fantoft stave church • bergen aquarium • king haakon's hall • edvard grieg's troldhaugen
Canada Museum Belgium
The Canada Museum in Adegem is one family's attempt to remember the role the Canadian Army played in liberating Belgium from the Nazis in WW II.
canada • belgium • museum • ww ii • occupation
The Canada Museum in Adegem is one family's attempt to remember the role the Canadian Army played in liberating Belgium from the Nazis in WW II.
canada • belgium • museum • ww ii • occupation
French Composer Olivier Messiaen Turns 100
Though Elliot Carter may be getting all the hype, the modern composer Messiaen also turned 100 this year. His music is both intellectually rigorous and mystically dreamy.
olivier messiaen • elliot carter • synaesthesia • greek meters • mystic composers
Though Elliot Carter may be getting all the hype, the modern composer Messiaen also turned 100 this year. His music is both intellectually rigorous and mystically dreamy.
olivier messiaen • elliot carter • synaesthesia • greek meters • mystic composers
Geneva's Jewish Cemetery
Its country location is not only scenic, but its oratory was built by the same architect who co-designed the monumental building housing the World Trade Organization.
julien flegenheimer • veyrier • geneva • jewish cemeteries in switzerland • franco-wwiss border
Its country location is not only scenic, but its oratory was built by the same architect who co-designed the monumental building housing the World Trade Organization.
julien flegenheimer • veyrier • geneva • jewish cemeteries in switzerland • franco-wwiss border
Giorgio Perlasca: A Quiet Hero
The year was 1943, and one man's bravery and courage to stand up for what he believed in saved thousands of lives.
giorgio perlasca • the banality of goodness • stefan rulli • rnrico deaglio • sandro petraglia
The year was 1943, and one man's bravery and courage to stand up for what he believed in saved thousands of lives.
giorgio perlasca • the banality of goodness • stefan rulli • rnrico deaglio • sandro petraglia
Marguerite Duras Biography
Brief biography of Marguerite Duras, regarded as France's most famous woman author of the late 20th century.
marguerite duras biography • french novelist duras • duras the lover • novels by duras • works by duras
Brief biography of Marguerite Duras, regarded as France's most famous woman author of the late 20th century.
marguerite duras biography • french novelist duras • duras the lover • novels by duras • works by duras
Military History of Luxembourg
Obstensively neutral, the small grand duchy of Luxembourg was actually drawn into the Great War due to location.
luxembourg military history • grand duke guillaume i • luxembourg militia • 1866 austro-prussian war luxembourg • luxembourg wwi
Obstensively neutral, the small grand duchy of Luxembourg was actually drawn into the Great War due to location.
luxembourg military history • grand duke guillaume i • luxembourg militia • 1866 austro-prussian war luxembourg • luxembourg wwi
Samuel Beckett Biography
Brief biography of Irish writer Samuel Beckett, influential British writer of the 20th century, leading dramatist and Nobel laureate in literature.
samuel beckett biography • becket waiting for godot • samuel becket books • samuel becket plays • samuel beckett works
Brief biography of Irish writer Samuel Beckett, influential British writer of the 20th century, leading dramatist and Nobel laureate in literature.
samuel beckett biography • becket waiting for godot • samuel becket books • samuel becket plays • samuel beckett works
Special Days in History - May 5th Anniversaries
Birthday, Anniversary, Special Occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
may 5th anniversaries • nelly bly date of birth • tammy wynette's birthday • king john and the magna carta • chanel no 5 perfume named after cocl chanel
Birthday, Anniversary, Special Occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
may 5th anniversaries • nelly bly date of birth • tammy wynette's birthday • king john and the magna carta • chanel no 5 perfume named after cocl chanel
Steven Moffat Writes Tintin
Hugo Award-winning writer Steven Moffat (Dr. Who) has been tapped by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson to write the script for Tintin trilogy. First movie due in 2009
steven moffat • tintin • steven spielberg • peter jackson • dr. who
Hugo Award-winning writer Steven Moffat (Dr. Who) has been tapped by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson to write the script for Tintin trilogy. First movie due in 2009
steven moffat • tintin • steven spielberg • peter jackson • dr. who
The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book
"The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook" is both a handbook for the aspiring gourmet and a memoir of the lives together of two remarkable women, Alice B. Toklas and Gertrude Stein.
the alice b. toklas cook book • alice b. toklas and gertrude stein • alice b. toklas • gertrude stein • queer cook books
"The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook" is both a handbook for the aspiring gourmet and a memoir of the lives together of two remarkable women, Alice B. Toklas and Gertrude Stein.
the alice b. toklas cook book • alice b. toklas and gertrude stein • alice b. toklas • gertrude stein • queer cook books
The German Use of Submarines in World War II
When Adolf Hitler and his Nazi regime had begun the process of German rearmament they had been almost as keen to build U-boats again as military aircraft, and tanks.
submarines • u-boats • wwii • german navy • admiral reader
When Adolf Hitler and his Nazi regime had begun the process of German rearmament they had been almost as keen to build U-boats again as military aircraft, and tanks.
submarines • u-boats • wwii • german navy • admiral reader
The Mysterious Murder of Benito Mussolini
The brutal death of Benito Mussolini and Claretta Petacci is the final part of a mystery that never ends for passionate historians and people from different countries.
mussolini churchill • fascism • murder mussolini petacci • renzo de felice mussolini secret correspondence • peter tompkins mussolini final truth
The brutal death of Benito Mussolini and Claretta Petacci is the final part of a mystery that never ends for passionate historians and people from different countries.
mussolini churchill • fascism • murder mussolini petacci • renzo de felice mussolini secret correspondence • peter tompkins mussolini final truth
Visiting Qingdao China
The seaside city of Qingdao is a fascinating mix of German and Chinese influences due to its history as a German concession.
qingdao china • qingdao travel • hotels in qingdao • visiting qingdao • tsingtao beer
The seaside city of Qingdao is a fascinating mix of German and Chinese influences due to its history as a German concession.
qingdao china • qingdao travel • hotels in qingdao • visiting qingdao • tsingtao beer
Where to Walk Among the Locals in Budapest
Budapest is a city bursting with historical sites, but instead of rushing around to see everything, take time to enjoy a few places that capture this city's true spirit.
things see budapest • mixing locals budapest hungary • budapest terror museum • budapest margaret island • budapest thermal baths
Budapest is a city bursting with historical sites, but instead of rushing around to see everything, take time to enjoy a few places that capture this city's true spirit.
things see budapest • mixing locals budapest hungary • budapest terror museum • budapest margaret island • budapest thermal baths
World War II
There wasn't a week that went by when I was growing up during which there wasn't a movie about World War II. This was back in the one channel universe, late seventies early eighties. Many American movies, but a large number of French movies too, even comedies based in WW II. Was this onslaught of World War II subject material necessary therapy for the collective consciousness of my country? Or was it something else?
france • world war ii • collaboration • resistance
There wasn't a week that went by when I was growing up during which there wasn't a movie about World War II. This was back in the one channel universe, late seventies early eighties. Many American movies, but a large number of French movies too, even comedies based in WW II. Was this onslaught of World War II subject material necessary therapy for the collective consciousness of my country? Or was it something else?
france • world war ii • collaboration • resistance
1940s British Cinema
One of the most important aspects of civilian life during the Second World War was keeping up morale and one of the most popular activities was a visit to the cinema.
1940s british films • british cinema • war propaganda • documentary films • women during war
One of the most important aspects of civilian life during the Second World War was keeping up morale and one of the most popular activities was a visit to the cinema.
1940s british films • british cinema • war propaganda • documentary films • women during war
African-American Martyrs Remembered
African-American soldiers in World War II were often relegated to menial roles, far from the glory of the fight. But the hamlet of Wereth, Belgium, now honors 11 of them.
wereth • belgium • ardennes • battle of the bulge • 333rd field artillery
African-American soldiers in World War II were often relegated to menial roles, far from the glory of the fight. But the hamlet of Wereth, Belgium, now honors 11 of them.
wereth • belgium • ardennes • battle of the bulge • 333rd field artillery
Anne Frank and the Frank Family
Ann Frank was an intelligent, young, aspiring writer who got caught up in a world gone mad with hate and anti-Semitism. But her diary would survive the war!
anne frank • the holocaust • bergen-belsen • auschwitz • the diary of anne frank
Ann Frank was an intelligent, young, aspiring writer who got caught up in a world gone mad with hate and anti-Semitism. But her diary would survive the war!
anne frank • the holocaust • bergen-belsen • auschwitz • the diary of anne frank
Battleship Imp Aleksander III
The battleship, built by the last Tsar of russia and named for his father, served in two wars under at least five flags.
his majesty's russian battleship • the imperator aleksander iii • emperor alexander iii • russud yard • nikolayev yard
The battleship, built by the last Tsar of russia and named for his father, served in two wars under at least five flags.
his majesty's russian battleship • the imperator aleksander iii • emperor alexander iii • russud yard • nikolayev yard
D-Day 1944
On the morning of June 6th an Allied armada arrived off the coast of Normandy and launched the largest amphibious assault in history. A <i>coup de grâce</i> had been delivered to the Third Reich. An Allied victory in Europe was now certain but that was not the case when the invasion was ordered.
eisenhower • montgomery • wwii • war • invasion
On the morning of June 6th an Allied armada arrived off the coast of Normandy and launched the largest amphibious assault in history. A <i>coup de grâce</i> had been delivered to the Third Reich. An Allied victory in Europe was now certain but that was not the case when the invasion was ordered.
eisenhower • montgomery • wwii • war • invasion
Honegger's Jeanne d'Arc au Bucher
Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher (Joan of Arc at the Stake) by Arthur Honegger: oratorio plot synopsis, character description, and other Honegger oratorio information.
honegger jeanne d'arc au bucher • honegger oratorio joan of arc • synopsis of honegger joan of arc • honegger joan of arc cast of characters • honegger joan of arc oratorio information
Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher (Joan of Arc at the Stake) by Arthur Honegger: oratorio plot synopsis, character description, and other Honegger oratorio information.
honegger jeanne d'arc au bucher • honegger oratorio joan of arc • synopsis of honegger joan of arc • honegger joan of arc cast of characters • honegger joan of arc oratorio information
Prelude to the Battle of Britain
This was the period during which the military, strategic, and territorial balance in Europe was profoundly altered by German victories.
phoney war • germany • blitzkreig • winston churchill • hitler
This was the period during which the military, strategic, and territorial balance in Europe was profoundly altered by German victories.
phoney war • germany • blitzkreig • winston churchill • hitler
The Inglourious Basterds in Historical Reference
The commando unit in the movie Inglourious Basterds has some basis in fact with actual operations in World War Two.
scalp • taking scalp • scalping • nazi scalp • quentin tarantino
The commando unit in the movie Inglourious Basterds has some basis in fact with actual operations in World War Two.
scalp • taking scalp • scalping • nazi scalp • quentin tarantino
"Locals", "Provisionals", and Other Headaches
Today's article discusses some of the "headache" areas of philately - Local issues, provisional issues, and propaganda issues.
Today's article discusses some of the "headache" areas of philately - Local issues, provisional issues, and propaganda issues.
Fear & Loathing in Norway: Neo-nazism, nostalgia and immigration
Fear that immigrant populations will be responsible for contaminating Norway has been widespread – not just in terms of HIV, but drawing also on beliefs about criminal behavior, employment, religious zealotry, public health, and the integrity of the educational system. In light of these concerns, a number of neo-nazi groups have been gaining in popularity, especially in areas which have seen a larger influx of immigrants.
immigrant • nazi • neo-nazi • fear • norway
Fear that immigrant populations will be responsible for contaminating Norway has been widespread – not just in terms of HIV, but drawing also on beliefs about criminal behavior, employment, religious zealotry, public health, and the integrity of the educational system. In light of these concerns, a number of neo-nazi groups have been gaining in popularity, especially in areas which have seen a larger influx of immigrants.
immigrant • nazi • neo-nazi • fear • norway
Inglourious Basterds (2009) - Film Review
Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino's World War II-based action film starring Brad Pitt, is about as historically and literally accurate as the Bible.
inglourious basterds • inglorious bastards • inglorious basterds • inglourious basterds film • inglorious basterds movie
Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino's World War II-based action film starring Brad Pitt, is about as historically and literally accurate as the Bible.
inglourious basterds • inglorious bastards • inglorious basterds • inglourious basterds film • inglorious basterds movie
The Politics of an American in France
The viewpoint of an American living in France on the current political crisis in Iraq.
paris • france • french • politics • war
The viewpoint of an American living in France on the current political crisis in Iraq.
paris • france • french • politics • war
The Sorrow and the Pity (Le Chagrin et la Piti&eacute;)
Review of Marcel Ophüls’ documentary of Occupied France -- The Sorrow and the Pity
occupied france • sorrow and the pity • marcel ophüls • documentary • france
Review of Marcel Ophüls’ documentary of Occupied France -- The Sorrow and the Pity
occupied france • sorrow and the pity • marcel ophüls • documentary • france
The life of a merchant marine (part I)
During WWII, 706 Norwegian merchant vessels were lost and over 3,600 seamen killed. While there are many chapters written glorifying the bravery of Norwegian sailors during WWII, there are few that seek to understand their experience in personal, rather than militaristic or nationalistic terms, nor do they explore the high rate of divorce, out of wedlock births, and suicides during this period and after. German occupation and the war worsened conditions for Norwegians at home and abroad, not only by interfering with industry, education, and food supply, but also by disrupting a pattern of sea-faring traditions and exacerbating the already present tension within coastal culture. (Part 1 of 2)
merchant marines • wwii • sailors • cooks • death
During WWII, 706 Norwegian merchant vessels were lost and over 3,600 seamen killed. While there are many chapters written glorifying the bravery of Norwegian sailors during WWII, there are few that seek to understand their experience in personal, rather than militaristic or nationalistic terms, nor do they explore the high rate of divorce, out of wedlock births, and suicides during this period and after. German occupation and the war worsened conditions for Norwegians at home and abroad, not only by interfering with industry, education, and food supply, but also by disrupting a pattern of sea-faring traditions and exacerbating the already present tension within coastal culture. (Part 1 of 2)
merchant marines • wwii • sailors • cooks • death
The life of a merchant marine (part II)
During WWII, 706 Norwegian merchant vessels were lost and over 3,600 seamen killed. While there are many chapters written glorifying the bravery of Norwegian sailors during WWII, there are few that seek to understand their experience in personal, rather than militaristic or nationalistic terms, nor do they explore the high rate of divorce, out of wedlock births, and suicides during this period and after. German occupation and the war worsened conditions for Norwegians at home and abroad, not only by interfering with industry, education, and food supply, but also by disrupting a pattern of sea-faring traditions and exacerbating the already present tension within coastal culture. (Part 2 of 2, including references).
sailors • merchant marines • suicide • wwii • love
During WWII, 706 Norwegian merchant vessels were lost and over 3,600 seamen killed. While there are many chapters written glorifying the bravery of Norwegian sailors during WWII, there are few that seek to understand their experience in personal, rather than militaristic or nationalistic terms, nor do they explore the high rate of divorce, out of wedlock births, and suicides during this period and after. German occupation and the war worsened conditions for Norwegians at home and abroad, not only by interfering with industry, education, and food supply, but also by disrupting a pattern of sea-faring traditions and exacerbating the already present tension within coastal culture. (Part 2 of 2, including references).
sailors • merchant marines • suicide • wwii • love
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