Articles related to "Second World War"
Chiang Kai-Shek
An introduction to the life and times of Chiang Kai-Shek, Nationalist leader of China and founder of Taiwan.
china • taiwan • communism • second world war • japan
An introduction to the life and times of Chiang Kai-Shek, Nationalist leader of China and founder of Taiwan.
china • taiwan • communism • second world war • japan
Mitford Mania
I am joining the September event with an article about that endlessly fascinating family the Mitfords.
mitfords • english aristocracy • second world war • decca • nancy
I am joining the September event with an article about that endlessly fascinating family the Mitfords.
mitfords • english aristocracy • second world war • decca • nancy
The Blitz
The Blitz was a dreadful time for Britain, especially in London. However, as the bombs rained down, day after day, night after night, the people remained determined to keep going. They never gave up, and, eventually, the Germans turned their attention, disastrously, to Russia. The courage of the British people when severely tested is worth remembering, especially in these troubled times.
the blitz • second world war • london blitz • luftwaffe • churchill
The Blitz was a dreadful time for Britain, especially in London. However, as the bombs rained down, day after day, night after night, the people remained determined to keep going. They never gave up, and, eventually, the Germans turned their attention, disastrously, to Russia. The courage of the British people when severely tested is worth remembering, especially in these troubled times.
the blitz • second world war • london blitz • luftwaffe • churchill
The History of Polymers
How did we come to depend on plastic, Teflon, Nylon and Lycra?
plastic • lycra • teflon • nylon • polymers
How did we come to depend on plastic, Teflon, Nylon and Lycra?
plastic • lycra • teflon • nylon • polymers
The History of Ultra
First article of a four-part series on Britain's main contribution to Allied victory during the Second World War: Ultra.
world war ii • second world war • ultra • enigma • military intelligence
First article of a four-part series on Britain's main contribution to Allied victory during the Second World War: Ultra.
world war ii • second world war • ultra • enigma • military intelligence
To Set Europe Ablaze: Part Three
This is the third part of my series on the SOE. It is the story of how these brave men and women greatly assisted Operation Overlord by their resistance to the Germans.
soe • operation overlord • normandy • second world war • french resistance
This is the third part of my series on the SOE. It is the story of how these brave men and women greatly assisted Operation Overlord by their resistance to the Germans.
soe • operation overlord • normandy • second world war • french resistance
To Set Europe Ablaze: Part Two
This is the second part of a series on the SOE.
soe • french resistance • sabotage • subversion • secret agents
This is the second part of a series on the SOE.
soe • french resistance • sabotage • subversion • secret agents
WINSTON CHURCHILL, Part Two
Churchill between the Wars.
churchill • aristocrat • dardanelles • admiralty • dardanelles
Churchill between the Wars.
churchill • aristocrat • dardanelles • admiralty • dardanelles
Without Victory there is no Survival
This is the first part of the story of Winston Churchill.
winston churchill • second world war • randolph churchill • jennie jerome • blenheim palace
This is the first part of the story of Winston Churchill.
winston churchill • second world war • randolph churchill • jennie jerome • blenheim palace
Women's Work in WWII
Introduction to a series of articles looking at the roles women played during WWII.
wwii • women • women's history • holocaust • resisters
Introduction to a series of articles looking at the roles women played during WWII.
wwii • women • women's history • holocaust • resisters
Alfred Noyes
The Highwayman came riding, riding, riding..." That is how the poem, "The Highwayman," begins. From that point on, you are pulled into the story. You can see <i>The Highwayman," riding up to the inn, hear the horses feet on the cobblestones and see Beth, "plaiting a dark red love-knot into her long black hair." As a child, this was one of my favorite poems. It still is.
the highwayman • alfred noyes • noyes • poet • poetry
The Highwayman came riding, riding, riding..." That is how the poem, "The Highwayman," begins. From that point on, you are pulled into the story. You can see <i>The Highwayman," riding up to the inn, hear the horses feet on the cobblestones and see Beth, "plaiting a dark red love-knot into her long black hair." As a child, this was one of my favorite poems. It still is.
the highwayman • alfred noyes • noyes • poet • poetry
London Churches - St. Martin-in-the-Fields
St. Martin-in-the-Fields is in the heart of London with famous neighbours like the National Gallery and Trafalgar Square. It is one of the city's most popular churches.
london churches • st.martin-in-the-fields • lunchtime concerts • academy of st. martin-in-the-fields • second world war bombing of london
St. Martin-in-the-Fields is in the heart of London with famous neighbours like the National Gallery and Trafalgar Square. It is one of the city's most popular churches.
london churches • st.martin-in-the-fields • lunchtime concerts • academy of st. martin-in-the-fields • second world war bombing of london
The German Reaction to Blitzkrieg
The Germans understood Blitzkrieg warfare as poorly as the Allies. Their military leaders tolerated its best practitioners only so long as they were successful and sacked them thereafter.
blitzkrieg • blitzkrieg • lightning war • tank • panzer
The Germans understood Blitzkrieg warfare as poorly as the Allies. Their military leaders tolerated its best practitioners only so long as they were successful and sacked them thereafter.
blitzkrieg • blitzkrieg • lightning war • tank • panzer
Film Review: Atonement
A young girl's vivid imagination leads to devastating consequences in this adaptation of the novel by Ian McEwan.
atonement movie of novel by ian mcewan • director joe wright • atonement starring kiera knightly james mcavoy • atonement golden globes nominations • romola garai
A young girl's vivid imagination leads to devastating consequences in this adaptation of the novel by Ian McEwan.
atonement movie of novel by ian mcewan • director joe wright • atonement starring kiera knightly james mcavoy • atonement golden globes nominations • romola garai
Fortress Singapore
What is the truth about the fall of Singapore to the Japanese in 1942?
singapore • lion city • british empire • second world war • hong kong
What is the truth about the fall of Singapore to the Japanese in 1942?
singapore • lion city • british empire • second world war • hong kong
Letters to the Homefront
This is the first of a series of articles that focuses on letters written by those who fought during the Second World War, to the family and friends who remained at home.
letters to the homefront • second world war draft • us navy in world war ii • world war ii military duty • letters from soldiers
This is the first of a series of articles that focuses on letters written by those who fought during the Second World War, to the family and friends who remained at home.
letters to the homefront • second world war draft • us navy in world war ii • world war ii military duty • letters from soldiers
Names and Palimpsest in Linda Sue Park's 'When My Name Was Keoko'
An analysis of Linda Sue Park's historical novel <u>When My Name Was Keoko</u>.
linda sue park • japanese-american • korean-american • korean • korea
An analysis of Linda Sue Park's historical novel <u>When My Name Was Keoko</u>.
linda sue park • japanese-american • korean-american • korean • korea
Remembrance Day
On the eleventh day of November Canadians pause for one minute of silence and pay respect to those who fell in World War I.
remembrance day • poppy • flanders fields • john mccrae • world war i
On the eleventh day of November Canadians pause for one minute of silence and pay respect to those who fell in World War I.
remembrance day • poppy • flanders fields • john mccrae • world war i
Winston Churchill museum, London
The Churchill Museum in the Cabinet War Rooms, London, England is a fine exploration of the man who led Britain during the World War II.
winston • churchill • museum • cabinet war rooms • london
The Churchill Museum in the Cabinet War Rooms, London, England is a fine exploration of the man who led Britain during the World War II.
winston • churchill • museum • cabinet war rooms • london
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
Ambedkar - Leader of Untouchables
Ambedkar represented the Harijans in the negotiations with Gandhi at the independence of India. This is the story of his life.
untouchables • indian independence • british empire • mahatma gandhi • buddhism
Ambedkar represented the Harijans in the negotiations with Gandhi at the independence of India. This is the story of his life.
untouchables • indian independence • british empire • mahatma gandhi • buddhism
Finland - Helsinki
The city is a pocket sized metropolis and easy to explore on foot. Some interesting architecture and a good place for day trips to other parts.
18th century suomenlinna fortress off helsinki coa • he city was devastated during the second world war • the finns are proud of their contemporary architec • visit the open-air museum on seurasaari • finland is the real home of santa clause
The city is a pocket sized metropolis and easy to explore on foot. Some interesting architecture and a good place for day trips to other parts.
18th century suomenlinna fortress off helsinki coa • he city was devastated during the second world war • the finns are proud of their contemporary architec • visit the open-air museum on seurasaari • finland is the real home of santa clause
Good-bye John Paul
short tribute to John Paul II with links to other tributes on the internet, quoting a passage from his book, Crossing the Threshold of Hope.
john paul ii • interfaith relations • nostra aetate • holocaust • poland
short tribute to John Paul II with links to other tributes on the internet, quoting a passage from his book, Crossing the Threshold of Hope.
john paul ii • interfaith relations • nostra aetate • holocaust • poland
Hanna Reitsch, German Aviatrix
Starting as a glider pilot, Hanna Reitsch flew almost every German military aircraft in World War II. She was also associated with the development of the V1 flying bomb.
hanna reitsch • hanna reitsch world war ii test pilot • hitler’s test pilot • first woman helicopter pilot • first woman awarded iron cross
Starting as a glider pilot, Hanna Reitsch flew almost every German military aircraft in World War II. She was also associated with the development of the V1 flying bomb.
hanna reitsch • hanna reitsch world war ii test pilot • hitler’s test pilot • first woman helicopter pilot • first woman awarded iron cross
JAMES MAITLAND STEWART
James Maitland Stewart was born on May 20, 1908, the only son of Alex and Elizabeth Stewart. Jimmy attended Princeton University where he joined the University Players, a group of fledgling actors. The rest is history.
james maitland stewart • mary alward • jimmy steward • a wonderful life • princton university
James Maitland Stewart was born on May 20, 1908, the only son of Alex and Elizabeth Stewart. Jimmy attended Princeton University where he joined the University Players, a group of fledgling actors. The rest is history.
james maitland stewart • mary alward • jimmy steward • a wonderful life • princton university
Museums in Limousin, France
Travel and explore French ceramics, weaving history and tragic Oradour-sur-Glane, home of one of the worst acts of the Second World War.
limousin france • musée national adrien dubouche • tapestry museum • aubusson tourist office • creuse valley
Travel and explore French ceramics, weaving history and tragic Oradour-sur-Glane, home of one of the worst acts of the Second World War.
limousin france • musée national adrien dubouche • tapestry museum • aubusson tourist office • creuse valley
Naval History in Newfoundland
The Crow's Nest Officers' Club played a vital role in the victory of the Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War.
naval history • world war ii • crow's nest officers' club • st. john's newfoundland • second world war
The Crow's Nest Officers' Club played a vital role in the victory of the Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War.
naval history • world war ii • crow's nest officers' club • st. john's newfoundland • second world war
Nazi-looted Art at Israel Museum
Two special exhibitions at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem explore art looted by the Nazis during World War II and the recent efforts made to repatriate them.
art museum exhibition • art looted by nazis • looking for owners • orphaned art • israel museum
Two special exhibitions at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem explore art looted by the Nazis during World War II and the recent efforts made to repatriate them.
art museum exhibition • art looted by nazis • looking for owners • orphaned art • israel museum
Polish travel facts and trivia
Poland: Information and statistics on the written constitution, Second World War, Palace of Culture and Science, holocaust, Bielowreza National Park, Katowice & more.
polish • travel • facts • trivia • wilanow park
Poland: Information and statistics on the written constitution, Second World War, Palace of Culture and Science, holocaust, Bielowreza National Park, Katowice & more.
polish • travel • facts • trivia • wilanow park
Sarah Waters: The Night Watch
With her latest novel, Waters proves that she can move away from the Victorian settings she has become known for, and with huge success.
sarah waters the night watch • sarah waters tipping the velvet • sarah waters affinity • sarah waters fingersmith • lesbian fiction
With her latest novel, Waters proves that she can move away from the Victorian settings she has become known for, and with huge success.
sarah waters the night watch • sarah waters tipping the velvet • sarah waters affinity • sarah waters fingersmith • lesbian fiction
SIGNAL HILL, NEWFOUNDLAND
Years before ship-to-shore radios were invented, signalmen watched the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean for ships headed into the harbor at St. John's.
signal hill • canada • newfoundland • mary alward • mary m alward
Years before ship-to-shore radios were invented, signalmen watched the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean for ships headed into the harbor at St. John's.
signal hill • canada • newfoundland • mary alward • mary m alward
Singapore Highlights in Four Hours
Singapore Highlights in 4 Hours offers a Night Safari, Birds of Prey at work, taking the World War II Tour of Changi, or relaxing on a boat viewing the Singapore skyline
top tours in singapore • singapore changi airport • sentosa • jurong bird park • night safari
Singapore Highlights in 4 Hours offers a Night Safari, Birds of Prey at work, taking the World War II Tour of Changi, or relaxing on a boat viewing the Singapore skyline
top tours in singapore • singapore changi airport • sentosa • jurong bird park • night safari
The Dirty 30's
Imagine living in the Dirty 30's. This time (1930 - 1939) was known as the Great Depression. It was a time of hardship for millions of Americans and Canadians.
dirty 30's • great depression • stock market • stock market crash • unemployment
Imagine living in the Dirty 30's. This time (1930 - 1939) was known as the Great Depression. It was a time of hardship for millions of Americans and Canadians.
dirty 30's • great depression • stock market • stock market crash • unemployment
The Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin D. Roosevelt is one of America's most famous Chief Executives. This article examines the main issues during his presidency, in both foreign and domestic policy.
franklin d. roosevelt • american presidency • lend-lease • good neighbour policy • atlantic charter
Franklin D. Roosevelt is one of America's most famous Chief Executives. This article examines the main issues during his presidency, in both foreign and domestic policy.
franklin d. roosevelt • american presidency • lend-lease • good neighbour policy • atlantic charter
ADOLPH HITLER
On April 29, 1889, at 6:30 pm, a baby was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria. He was the son of Alois Hitler and his wife, Klara. Of the six children born to the couple, only two survived - Adolf Hitler and his sister, Paula.
hitler • adolf hitler • mary alward • mary m alward • biography
On April 29, 1889, at 6:30 pm, a baby was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria. He was the son of Alois Hitler and his wife, Klara. Of the six children born to the couple, only two survived - Adolf Hitler and his sister, Paula.
hitler • adolf hitler • mary alward • mary m alward • biography
Austria - Government Profile
The Republic of Austria's stable political system has given rise to a federal parliamentary democracy, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
republic austria government profile • political framework structure • federal democracy • capital vienna • margravate duchy empire
The Republic of Austria's stable political system has given rise to a federal parliamentary democracy, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
republic austria government profile • political framework structure • federal democracy • capital vienna • margravate duchy empire
CASA LOMA
In the early 20th Century, Canadian financier, Sir Henry Mill Pellat hired a noted architect, E.J. Lennox, to help him realize a life long dream. Hence, the construction of a medieval castle on the brow of a hill overlooking Toronto, Ontario.
mary alward • casa loma • castles • toronto • medieval castle
In the early 20th Century, Canadian financier, Sir Henry Mill Pellat hired a noted architect, E.J. Lennox, to help him realize a life long dream. Hence, the construction of a medieval castle on the brow of a hill overlooking Toronto, Ontario.
mary alward • casa loma • castles • toronto • medieval castle
KAY LIVINGSTONE: Activist and Radio Host
Kay Livingstone's name is not well known to most people but she played an important part in the fight for equality for Canada's women of minority.
black history month • canadian women in history • suite 101 • suite101.com • mary alward
Kay Livingstone's name is not well known to most people but she played an important part in the fight for equality for Canada's women of minority.
black history month • canadian women in history • suite 101 • suite101.com • mary alward
THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN
In 1928, Ontario horticulturist Dr. Henry Moore, dreamed of creating a garden along the International border between the United States and Canada. The International Peace Garden is definitely a gift of nature.
suite101 • suite101.com • canada • canadian • canadian tourism
In 1928, Ontario horticulturist Dr. Henry Moore, dreamed of creating a garden along the International border between the United States and Canada. The International Peace Garden is definitely a gift of nature.
suite101 • suite101.com • canada • canadian • canadian tourism
VOICE of a Woman
Kathe Kollwitz looked at the role of women who had remained steadfast against a back drop of the ruination and chaos caused by war and social unrest. She constructed pictures that made sense of it all. Her message is that there is something quintessential to human survival and happiness that cannot be equated to money, power or prestige. Nor can it be gained or transmuted through force or by tricks of ideology or processes linked to human thought. That message is love and it is the keystone to survival.
kathe kollwitz • mural artist • public art • inspiration • community minded
Kathe Kollwitz looked at the role of women who had remained steadfast against a back drop of the ruination and chaos caused by war and social unrest. She constructed pictures that made sense of it all. Her message is that there is something quintessential to human survival and happiness that cannot be equated to money, power or prestige. Nor can it be gained or transmuted through force or by tricks of ideology or processes linked to human thought. That message is love and it is the keystone to survival.
kathe kollwitz • mural artist • public art • inspiration • community minded