Articles related to "Third Reich"
Last Stand At Stalingrad
The pace of the German advance during the early days of Operation Blue in 1942 was reminiscent of that achieved in the early months of Operation Barbarossa. As a result, by the end of August, the Red Army was prepared to make what was, for all intents, a last stand at Stalingrad.
• hitler • stalin • operation blue • stalingrad • soviet union
The pace of the German advance during the early days of Operation Blue in 1942 was reminiscent of that achieved in the early months of Operation Barbarossa. As a result, by the end of August, the Red Army was prepared to make what was, for all intents, a last stand at Stalingrad.
• hitler • stalin • operation blue • stalingrad • soviet union
Vassals of the Third Reich - Part 1
A pause in Barbarossa to look at what the Nazis brought to the countries now subject to their rule or, rather, mis-rule.
A pause in Barbarossa to look at what the Nazis brought to the countries now subject to their rule or, rather, mis-rule.
Vassals of the Third Reich - Part 2
Being a slave in the Third Reich marked you for almost certain death from overwork and starvation.
Being a slave in the Third Reich marked you for almost certain death from overwork and starvation.
Vassals of the Third Reich - Part 3
The horror story continues but, unless one has the stomach for it, only the barest outline can be given before the mind becomes so oppressed that it cannot take any more. But it is essential that the story be told and retold to show new generations that such things did happen, and continue to happen.
The horror story continues but, unless one has the stomach for it, only the barest outline can be given before the mind becomes so oppressed that it cannot take any more. But it is essential that the story be told and retold to show new generations that such things did happen, and continue to happen.
Rosenstrasse Protest
During World War II, the Rosentrasse Protest in Berlin showed the indomitable spirit of non-Jewish women to save their Jewish husbands and children.
• final solution • joseph goebbels • rosenstrasse protest • intermarriage between jews and non-jews during the • mischling
During World War II, the Rosentrasse Protest in Berlin showed the indomitable spirit of non-Jewish women to save their Jewish husbands and children.
• final solution • joseph goebbels • rosenstrasse protest • intermarriage between jews and non-jews during the • mischling
Baldwin Leaves Schwarzenegger Doc
Alec Baldwin wants his voice and name removed from the upcoming documentary, Running With Arnold, claiming filmmakers crossed tthe line.
• alec baldwin • arnold schwarzenegger • goveror • gubernator • political
Alec Baldwin wants his voice and name removed from the upcoming documentary, Running With Arnold, claiming filmmakers crossed tthe line.
• alec baldwin • arnold schwarzenegger • goveror • gubernator • political
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
Battle for the Seelow Heights Part I
Stalin and Zhukov were both determined to capture Berlin. In April 1945 all that stood in the way of the mighty Soviet army was Colonel General Heinrici and Army Group Vistula.
• berlin • axis • allied • soviet union • ussr
Stalin and Zhukov were both determined to capture Berlin. In April 1945 all that stood in the way of the mighty Soviet army was Colonel General Heinrici and Army Group Vistula.
• berlin • axis • allied • soviet union • ussr
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
Effectiveness of Allied Bombing in Europe
Did strategic bombing during World War II have a decisive impact on the outcome of the war?
• world war ii • wwii • strategic bombing • third reich • allies
Did strategic bombing during World War II have a decisive impact on the outcome of the war?
• world war ii • wwii • strategic bombing • third reich • allies
German Command and Control
One of the most important weaknesses inherent in the armed forces of the Third Reich lay in the peculiar military command structure that evolved during the course of the war. The Byzantine organization that developed under Hitler's leadership created the complete lack of strategic direction that became a hallmark of Nazi militarism.
• hitler • german • germany • third reich • military
One of the most important weaknesses inherent in the armed forces of the Third Reich lay in the peculiar military command structure that evolved during the course of the war. The Byzantine organization that developed under Hitler's leadership created the complete lack of strategic direction that became a hallmark of Nazi militarism.
• hitler • german • germany • third reich • military
Molotov in Berlin 1940
Molotov, the Soviet Union's Commissar for Foreign Affairs, was in Berlin in mid-November 1940 to discuss a broad range of political and economic issues between the Third Reich and the USSR. During his interview with Hitler, the Soviet Union was invited to join the Tripartite Pact and share in the spoils of the British Empire. Molotov did not dismiss the idea outright.
• hitler • stalin • ussr • third reich • germany
Molotov, the Soviet Union's Commissar for Foreign Affairs, was in Berlin in mid-November 1940 to discuss a broad range of political and economic issues between the Third Reich and the USSR. During his interview with Hitler, the Soviet Union was invited to join the Tripartite Pact and share in the spoils of the British Empire. Molotov did not dismiss the idea outright.
• hitler • stalin • ussr • third reich • germany
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
OKW versus OKH
OKH remained beyond Adolf Hitler's control in 1939. The traditional independence of the Army generals proved to be impossible to overcome and lengthy arguments over policy and strategy were inevitable to bring about Army compliance. Hiter found a willing alternative in OKW.
• hitler • okw • okh • high command • military
OKH remained beyond Adolf Hitler's control in 1939. The traditional independence of the Army generals proved to be impossible to overcome and lengthy arguments over policy and strategy were inevitable to bring about Army compliance. Hiter found a willing alternative in OKW.
• hitler • okw • okh • high command • military
Prelude to Stalingrad
German experience during the period leading up to the launch of their second summer offensive against the Soviet Union gave them reason to be optimistic.
• stalingrad • army • military • german • third reich
German experience during the period leading up to the launch of their second summer offensive against the Soviet Union gave them reason to be optimistic.
• stalingrad • army • military • german • third reich
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
The Battle for Moscow - Part I
German planning for the invasion of the USSR had inherently conflicting objectives. The German generals wanted to strike at Moscow. Hitler did not. This dispute over strategic direction ended with the Battle of Smolensk. Hitler won.
• hitler • barbarossa • directive 21 • world war • eastern front
German planning for the invasion of the USSR had inherently conflicting objectives. The German generals wanted to strike at Moscow. Hitler did not. This dispute over strategic direction ended with the Battle of Smolensk. Hitler won.
• hitler • barbarossa • directive 21 • world war • eastern front
The Battle for Moscow - Part II
German decisions during the Battle of Smolensk were decisive for the strategic direction of the Barbarossa campaign. Moscow was to be attacked only after the flanks were cleared. This delayed an offensive toward Moscow to the end of September 1941.
• moscow • battle • campaign • operation barbarossa • barbarossa
German decisions during the Battle of Smolensk were decisive for the strategic direction of the Barbarossa campaign. Moscow was to be attacked only after the flanks were cleared. This delayed an offensive toward Moscow to the end of September 1941.
• moscow • battle • campaign • operation barbarossa • barbarossa
Willing Executioners?
Goldhagen is readable only when he expresses his heartfelt moral outrage towards the <b>German</b> perpetrators of the Nazi genocide of European Jews during World War II. When he attempts to provide an analysis of those feelings, however, Goldhagen retreats into an ivory tower language that covers up his sophistry with syllables.
• hitler • nazi • nazism • holocaust • final solution
Goldhagen is readable only when he expresses his heartfelt moral outrage towards the <b>German</b> perpetrators of the Nazi genocide of European Jews during World War II. When he attempts to provide an analysis of those feelings, however, Goldhagen retreats into an ivory tower language that covers up his sophistry with syllables.
• hitler • nazi • nazism • holocaust • final solution
Controlling Our Own Selves
Spirituality is the study of the self--not the egoistic, selfish self, but the true self which is the soul. All spiritual leaders remind us of this important fact.
• t s eliot • oxymoron • holy war • jihad • struggle
Spirituality is the study of the self--not the egoistic, selfish self, but the true self which is the soul. All spiritual leaders remind us of this important fact.
• t s eliot • oxymoron • holy war • jihad • struggle
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
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
Once A Nazi
Frederic Bohbot's documentary film, Once A Nazi, follows former Waffen SS member, Adalbert Lallier as he testifies in a war crimes trial against his superior officer.
• adalbert lallier • waffen ss • frederic bohbot • evan belof • ontic media
Frederic Bohbot's documentary film, Once A Nazi, follows former Waffen SS member, Adalbert Lallier as he testifies in a war crimes trial against his superior officer.
• adalbert lallier • waffen ss • frederic bohbot • evan belof • ontic media
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