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Review: Nazi Germany and the Jews
Before World War II, Jews in Nazi Germany suffered a resurge in anti-Semitism. Author Saul Friedlander offers an objective account in his book.
nazi germany • jews • holocaust • anti-semitism • nuremberg laws
Before World War II, Jews in Nazi Germany suffered a resurge in anti-Semitism. Author Saul Friedlander offers an objective account in his book.
nazi germany • jews • holocaust • anti-semitism • nuremberg laws
A History of Bavaria
Bavaria began as a duchy during the early middle ages, and was elevated to an independent kingdom by Napoleon. During WWII it became home to Nazi headquarters.
nazi • germany • german tourism • king ludwig • neuschwanstein castle
Bavaria began as a duchy during the early middle ages, and was elevated to an independent kingdom by Napoleon. During WWII it became home to Nazi headquarters.
nazi • germany • german tourism • king ludwig • neuschwanstein castle
Anne Frank 65 Years Ago
Anne Frank in 2009, on her 80th birthday anniversary and 65 years since the hiding place on the third floor was discovered by the German Security Police, is remembered.
holocaust • anne frank • amsterdam • diary • auschwitz
Anne Frank in 2009, on her 80th birthday anniversary and 65 years since the hiding place on the third floor was discovered by the German Security Police, is remembered.
holocaust • anne frank • amsterdam • diary • auschwitz
Dieppe
The ill fated raid on the coastal town of Dieppe in France. August 19, 1942
dieppe • france • canada • britain • america
The ill fated raid on the coastal town of Dieppe in France. August 19, 1942
dieppe • france • canada • britain • america
German Director Fritz Lang's Film: Fury
Fritz Lang' s Fury (1936), is a sound condemnation of mob violence and vigilante justice.
fury • fritz lang • spencer tracy • nazi • germany
Fritz Lang' s Fury (1936), is a sound condemnation of mob violence and vigilante justice.
fury • fritz lang • spencer tracy • nazi • germany
Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss helped to bridge the transition in classical western music from the 19th-century into the contemporary age.
richard strauss • german composers • twentieth century composers • der rosenkavalier • nazi germany music
Richard Strauss helped to bridge the transition in classical western music from the 19th-century into the contemporary age.
richard strauss • german composers • twentieth century composers • der rosenkavalier • nazi germany music
Simon Wiesenthal: Nazi Hunter
The life story of one of the world's foremost hunter of Nazis.
simon wiesenthal • nazi hunter • nazi germany • concentration camps • adolph hitler
The life story of one of the world's foremost hunter of Nazis.
simon wiesenthal • nazi hunter • nazi germany • concentration camps • adolph hitler
The Baltic Countries In World War II
When the Baltics were invaded by the Soviets, the Nazis and then the Soviets again, you know nothing good was going to come of it.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • ussr
When the Baltics were invaded by the Soviets, the Nazis and then the Soviets again, you know nothing good was going to come of it.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • ussr
They Are All Gestapo Now
"They are a threat to family values, a security risk, a plague on any civilized nation. If you marry this person, you are no longer our daughter." This is what twenty-eight year old Mary was told when she found her true love. Does it sound like I'm talking about a lesbian relationship? I'm not.
holocaust • civil rights • same sex marriage • alzheimer's • nazi germany
"They are a threat to family values, a security risk, a plague on any civilized nation. If you marry this person, you are no longer our daughter." This is what twenty-eight year old Mary was told when she found her true love. Does it sound like I'm talking about a lesbian relationship? I'm not.
holocaust • civil rights • same sex marriage • alzheimer's • nazi germany
Women as Victims in Nazi Germany
This article introduces the historians debate over the role of women in the Third Reich and focuses on the representation of women as victims.
nazi germany • women's history
This article introduces the historians debate over the role of women in the Third Reich and focuses on the representation of women as victims.
nazi germany • women's history
Denmark and World War II: Truth and Apologies
The passage of time can allow for a wider perspective on daily events and life situations. Having that wider perspective is leading to significant events in Denmark as it reviews its history from the time period of World War II.
denmark • danish • danes • danish culture • danish resistance movement
The passage of time can allow for a wider perspective on daily events and life situations. Having that wider perspective is leading to significant events in Denmark as it reviews its history from the time period of World War II.
denmark • danish • danes • danish culture • danish resistance movement
Germans Honor Kristallnacht Victims
"We must not be silent condemning anti-Semitism", German chancellor Angela Merkel declared Sunday, November 9, as Germany commemorated attacks on Jews 70 years ago.
70th anniversary of kristallnacht anniversary nove • 1938 • antisemitism • nazi germany • germany commemorates november pogrom
"We must not be silent condemning anti-Semitism", German chancellor Angela Merkel declared Sunday, November 9, as Germany commemorated attacks on Jews 70 years ago.
70th anniversary of kristallnacht anniversary nove • 1938 • antisemitism • nazi germany • germany commemorates november pogrom
Munich 1938
In September 1938, an international crisis developed around the future of a little known area of then Czechoslovakia, populated mostly by ethnic Germans, and known as <i>Sudetenland</i>. The British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, believed he could defuse this crisis through direct negotiations with Hitler.
chamberlain • hitler • third reich • nazi • czech
In September 1938, an international crisis developed around the future of a little known area of then Czechoslovakia, populated mostly by ethnic Germans, and known as <i>Sudetenland</i>. The British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, believed he could defuse this crisis through direct negotiations with Hitler.
chamberlain • hitler • third reich • nazi • czech
Humani Generis Unitas and the Jews
History may never know how the Nazis would have reacted if the encyclical was promulgated at the height of growing Jewish persecution in the Third Reich in early 1939.
the lost encyclical of pious xi • humani generis unitas • mit brennender sorge • catholicism and anti-semitism • pious xi and the jews
History may never know how the Nazis would have reacted if the encyclical was promulgated at the height of growing Jewish persecution in the Third Reich in early 1939.
the lost encyclical of pious xi • humani generis unitas • mit brennender sorge • catholicism and anti-semitism • pious xi and the jews
Barbarossa or Sealion?
After the fall of France in 1940, Germany faced a difficult strategic choice between invading England or attacking the Soviet Union. The latter option proved preferable.
barbarossa • sealion • sea lion • campaigns • world war ii
After the fall of France in 1940, Germany faced a difficult strategic choice between invading England or attacking the Soviet Union. The latter option proved preferable.
barbarossa • sealion • sea lion • campaigns • world war ii
Suvorov's Icebreaker
According to Viktor Suvorov, Stalin masterminded the outbreak of World War II and he intended to attack Nazi Germany, probably on July 6, 1941.
hitler • stalin • eastern front • wwii • world war
According to Viktor Suvorov, Stalin masterminded the outbreak of World War II and he intended to attack Nazi Germany, probably on July 6, 1941.
hitler • stalin • eastern front • wwii • world war
Labour and Hitler's Rise to Power, 1933-34
Hitler's rise to power in Germany and the consolidation of his regime between Jan. 1933 and July-Aug. 1934 was a source of much consternation among left parties and political organizations throughout Europe. This article examines the impact Hitler had on the British Labour Party, and how it led to, regarding the party's foreign policy and outlook, some movement away from pacifism.
Hitler's rise to power in Germany and the consolidation of his regime between Jan. 1933 and July-Aug. 1934 was a source of much consternation among left parties and political organizations throughout Europe. This article examines the impact Hitler had on the British Labour Party, and how it led to, regarding the party's foreign policy and outlook, some movement away from pacifism.
The Hitler Complex
A brief examination of two potent belief systems, and why they succeeded.
nazism • scientology • hitler • hubbard • belief
A brief examination of two potent belief systems, and why they succeeded.
nazism • scientology • hitler • hubbard • belief
A Review of The Book Thief
The Book Thief is guaranteed to launch intense discussions among teens regarding prejudice and death through its haunting portrayal of the Holocaust and its many victims.
the book thief • markus zusak • teen fiction • the holocaust • historical fiction
The Book Thief is guaranteed to launch intense discussions among teens regarding prejudice and death through its haunting portrayal of the Holocaust and its many victims.
the book thief • markus zusak • teen fiction • the holocaust • historical fiction
Children's Books About World War 2
These quality works of literature are an excellent starting point for a homeschool or history fair project, or simply to be read aloud to your children.
children's books world war ii • children's books holocaust • children's literature world war 2 • children's literature holocaust • children's books prisoners of war
These quality works of literature are an excellent starting point for a homeschool or history fair project, or simply to be read aloud to your children.
children's books world war ii • children's books holocaust • children's literature world war 2 • children's literature holocaust • children's books prisoners of war
Claus von Stauffenberg
Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, best known for setting the bomb that nearly killed Adolf Hitler on July 20, 1944, is considered one of Germany's 20th-century heroes.
claus von stauffenberg • 20 july 1944 • plot to kill hitler • hitler assassination attempt • july 20 conspirators
Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, best known for setting the bomb that nearly killed Adolf Hitler on July 20, 1944, is considered one of Germany's 20th-century heroes.
claus von stauffenberg • 20 july 1944 • plot to kill hitler • hitler assassination attempt • july 20 conspirators
Color: The History of Pink
An exploration of the history of the color pink as used historically and contemporarily.
pink • nazi • germany • color theory • evolution
An exploration of the history of the color pink as used historically and contemporarily.
pink • nazi • germany • color theory • evolution
F For Fake: Life as an Art Forger
In which we discuss the sad life of the professional art forger, Elmyr de Hory, who tries to put on a brave, bourgeois face in the famous Orson Welles film, F For Fake.
orson welles • orson wells • forger • art forgery • elmyr de hory
In which we discuss the sad life of the professional art forger, Elmyr de Hory, who tries to put on a brave, bourgeois face in the famous Orson Welles film, F For Fake.
orson welles • orson wells • forger • art forgery • elmyr de hory
Martin Luther's Terrible Mistake: The Seven Point Plan
On a sign above the entrance gate to the infamous Chelmno death camp is written: "This is the gate of God." But it was not meant to be a welcome sign to give courage to the Jews who were goaded like cattle into the confines of Chelmno, but rather a notice designed to humiliate them on their first leg to the gas ovens.
messianic • judaism • virginia • marin • dubhsidhe
On a sign above the entrance gate to the infamous Chelmno death camp is written: "This is the gate of God." But it was not meant to be a welcome sign to give courage to the Jews who were goaded like cattle into the confines of Chelmno, but rather a notice designed to humiliate them on their first leg to the gas ovens.
messianic • judaism • virginia • marin • dubhsidhe
The Sir Harry Oakes Mystery
Flamboyant Canadian gold-mining millionaire, Sir Harry Oakes, was found brutally murdered on 8 July 1943 at his home in the Bahamas. This mystery remains unsolved today.
sir harry oakes • governor of the bahamas duke of windsor • chief witness harold christie • son-in-law alfred de marigny • duke and duchess of windsor
Flamboyant Canadian gold-mining millionaire, Sir Harry Oakes, was found brutally murdered on 8 July 1943 at his home in the Bahamas. This mystery remains unsolved today.
sir harry oakes • governor of the bahamas duke of windsor • chief witness harold christie • son-in-law alfred de marigny • duke and duchess of windsor
Germany and Anti-Semitism - Part 9
A brief look at the camp system, at the so-called 'work'camps for Jews which were actually death camps.
A brief look at the camp system, at the so-called 'work'camps for Jews which were actually death camps.
Outline of Norway's History
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
norway • norwegian history • vikings • eric the red • lief ericsson
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
norway • norwegian history • vikings • eric the red • lief ericsson
Great Summer Reading by Raab Associate's Writers
Raab Associates presents their authors and great summer reading.
raab associates • sue reichard • avi • jane yolen • frances lincoln children's books
Raab Associates presents their authors and great summer reading.
raab associates • sue reichard • avi • jane yolen • frances lincoln children's books
A German Mother’s Day
Just like their American counterparts, Germans also celebrate a Mother’s Day (<I>Muttertag</I>) on the second Sunday in May. While the holiday became “official” for Americans in 1914, Germans had to wait until 1933 to have the celebration declared a holiday.
german interest • muttertag • mother's day • german mother's day • mother's day in germany
Just like their American counterparts, Germans also celebrate a Mother’s Day (<I>Muttertag</I>) on the second Sunday in May. While the holiday became “official” for Americans in 1914, Germans had to wait until 1933 to have the celebration declared a holiday.
german interest • muttertag • mother's day • german mother's day • mother's day in germany
Johnny Canuck
It seems that certain countries have created a person to personify the country.
canada • canuck • johnny • johnny canuck • captain canuck
It seems that certain countries have created a person to personify the country.
canada • canuck • johnny • johnny canuck • captain canuck
President Franklin Roosevelt
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
Richard Sorge and Espionage in Japan
Richard Sorge, a Soviet spy, succeeded in infiltrating Japan's homogeneous society by recruiting Japanese agents for eight years, from 1933 to 1941.
richard sorge • japanese intelligence • japanese espionage • soviet spy network • manchuria
Richard Sorge, a Soviet spy, succeeded in infiltrating Japan's homogeneous society by recruiting Japanese agents for eight years, from 1933 to 1941.
richard sorge • japanese intelligence • japanese espionage • soviet spy network • manchuria
S.O.E. The Begining. Part Six.
The continuing story of the Special Operations Executive, and how it changed the course of the war.
berchasgaden • hitler • eagles nest • high command • assassinate
The continuing story of the Special Operations Executive, and how it changed the course of the war.
berchasgaden • hitler • eagles nest • high command • assassinate
Start Bay, Devon - D-Day Practice Area
The sandy beaches here were a training area before the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War 2, where 749 men lost their lives in the Operation Tiger tragedy.
devon attractions • start bay • torness • slapton sands • operation tiger
The sandy beaches here were a training area before the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War 2, where 749 men lost their lives in the Operation Tiger tragedy.
devon attractions • start bay • torness • slapton sands • operation tiger
The Tranquillity Alternative -- A Review
A review of the alternative space history SF The Tranquillity Alternative, a novel by Allen Steele.
science fiction • speculative fiction • genre • novel • author
A review of the alternative space history SF The Tranquillity Alternative, a novel by Allen Steele.
science fiction • speculative fiction • genre • novel • author
W.H. Auden Poems and Biography
Brief biography, poetry and influences of W.H. Auden, one of the best poets of the 20th century.
auden poems • w.h. auden biography • auden the age of anxiety • auden the shield of achilles • auden poetry
Brief biography, poetry and influences of W.H. Auden, one of the best poets of the 20th century.
auden poems • w.h. auden biography • auden the age of anxiety • auden the shield of achilles • auden poetry
A Brief Biography of Martin Heidegger
Martin Heidegger (1889 - 1976) is considered by many to be one of the most significant and influential philosophers of the twentieth century.
martin heidegger's life and works • a bibliography of heidegger • understanding martin heidegger • being and time • heidegger's philosophy
Martin Heidegger (1889 - 1976) is considered by many to be one of the most significant and influential philosophers of the twentieth century.
martin heidegger's life and works • a bibliography of heidegger • understanding martin heidegger • being and time • heidegger's philosophy
Alvin Buck Jones
Alvin "Buck" Jones, former NHL defenseman played with Detroit Red Wings dies just a week after celebrating his 90th birthday.
alvin “buck” jones • former nhl defensman played with thedetroit red wi • toronto maple leafs • nhl • united states hockey league
Alvin "Buck" Jones, former NHL defenseman played with Detroit Red Wings dies just a week after celebrating his 90th birthday.
alvin “buck” jones • former nhl defensman played with thedetroit red wi • toronto maple leafs • nhl • united states hockey league
Appeasement and Adolf Hitler in 1938
Thinking that appeasing Adolf Hitler would avoid another general European war, Neville Chamberlain believed that peace was more important than confrontation.
appeasement and hitler • appeasement policy in the 1930s • neville chamberlain and appeasement • winston churchill condemns appeasement • results of appeasement
Thinking that appeasing Adolf Hitler would avoid another general European war, Neville Chamberlain believed that peace was more important than confrontation.
appeasement and hitler • appeasement policy in the 1930s • neville chamberlain and appeasement • winston churchill condemns appeasement • results of appeasement
Biography and Works of Carl Orff
Brief biography of German composer Carl Orff, his life, career, list of works. Famous for scenic cantata Carmina Burana.
carl orff • german composer • german opera • german teacher • carmina burana
Brief biography of German composer Carl Orff, his life, career, list of works. Famous for scenic cantata Carmina Burana.
carl orff • german composer • german opera • german teacher • carmina burana
China Restricts Free Press During Olympics
Today, August 8, 2008, marks the beginning of the much-hyped Beijing Olympics. Much controversy surrounds the games.
beijing olympics • china olympic crackdown • free tibet • free press • journalists in china
Today, August 8, 2008, marks the beginning of the much-hyped Beijing Olympics. Much controversy surrounds the games.
beijing olympics • china olympic crackdown • free tibet • free press • journalists in china
Communism Part 1 of 3: Implementation
For many years communism led to strong development in some countries, especially the Soviet Union. But now, communism can be considered the reason for underdevelopment in countries like Vietnam. In Part one of a three part series, I examine the origins and evolution of communist beliefs. Next week I will look at development situations and concrete examples.
cold war • vietnam • soviet union • communism
For many years communism led to strong development in some countries, especially the Soviet Union. But now, communism can be considered the reason for underdevelopment in countries like Vietnam. In Part one of a three part series, I examine the origins and evolution of communist beliefs. Next week I will look at development situations and concrete examples.
cold war • vietnam • soviet union • communism
Eastern Europe’s Post WWII Fate
Both assuming eventual victory, early in the war the Nazi German and Communist Russian governments analyzed and began to implement plans for Eastern Europe
world war ii • eastern europe • nazi • oil • europe
Both assuming eventual victory, early in the war the Nazi German and Communist Russian governments analyzed and began to implement plans for Eastern Europe
world war ii • eastern europe • nazi • oil • europe
European Epic Films of the Early 1920s
Early in the 1920s, at the beginnings of their lengthy and illustrious careers, directors Carl Theodor Dreyer, Fritz Lang, and Sergei Eisenstein turned to making epics.
european epic films 1920s • leaves satan’s notebook • die nibelungen • battleship potemkin • carl dreyer epic
Early in the 1920s, at the beginnings of their lengthy and illustrious careers, directors Carl Theodor Dreyer, Fritz Lang, and Sergei Eisenstein turned to making epics.
european epic films 1920s • leaves satan’s notebook • die nibelungen • battleship potemkin • carl dreyer epic
June 4, 1944 the other Epic Day
Recounts the events leading up to the fall of Rome to the Allies in WWII
rome • wwii • 88th infantry division • italian campaign • june 4
Recounts the events leading up to the fall of Rome to the Allies in WWII
rome • wwii • 88th infantry division • italian campaign • june 4
LA Times Book Awards
Los Angeles Times Book Awards
los angeles times • book awards • fiction • history • poetry
Los Angeles Times Book Awards
los angeles times • book awards • fiction • history • poetry
Shakespeare and Film Genre
Some of the best film versions of Shakespeare involve presenting them in genres which have been developed by cinema itself.
shakespeare and film • baz lurhman • kenneth branagh • romantic comedy • romeo + juliet
Some of the best film versions of Shakespeare involve presenting them in genres which have been developed by cinema itself.
shakespeare and film • baz lurhman • kenneth branagh • romantic comedy • romeo + juliet
Sophie Scholl
She opposed the Nazi regime and paid the ultimate price. Although dead at age 21, her legacy lives on as hope for anyone who seeks to eliminate the evils of the world.
sophie scholl • hansscholl • white rose resistance • white rose germany • sophie scholl nazi
She opposed the Nazi regime and paid the ultimate price. Although dead at age 21, her legacy lives on as hope for anyone who seeks to eliminate the evils of the world.
sophie scholl • hansscholl • white rose resistance • white rose germany • sophie scholl nazi
The Return of the Vampire
The Return of the Vampire, starring Bela Lugosi, proves that war can be hazardous to the health and day-to-day activities of the Un-Dead.
armand tesla • bela lugosi • return of the vampire • tesla • andreas
The Return of the Vampire, starring Bela Lugosi, proves that war can be hazardous to the health and day-to-day activities of the Un-Dead.
armand tesla • bela lugosi • return of the vampire • tesla • andreas
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