Articles related to "World War 2"
Eulogy for Those That Served
A short eulogy to those that have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and how that relates to the motion pictures.
• pat conroy • the great santini • world war i • world war ii
A short eulogy to those that have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and how that relates to the motion pictures.
• pat conroy • the great santini • world war i • world war ii
How Great Was the Great War? (book review of 3 books)
The Great War has traditionally been seen as a great event of the twentieth century, particularly for British social history. This essay reexamines this issue, looking at some old "classics" as well as contemporary work on the subject.
• first world war • world war i • book reviews • british society • social aspects
The Great War has traditionally been seen as a great event of the twentieth century, particularly for British social history. This essay reexamines this issue, looking at some old "classics" as well as contemporary work on the subject.
• first world war • world war i • book reviews • british society • social aspects
Television Programs Pay Tribute To Memorial Day
Over the years television has aired many fine programs which detail the sacrafices made by those who have died in battle. Suite101 looks at some of the best of these programs.
• memorial day • holocaust • world war ii • world war i • vietnam
Over the years television has aired many fine programs which detail the sacrafices made by those who have died in battle. Suite101 looks at some of the best of these programs.
• memorial day • holocaust • world war ii • world war i • vietnam
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
The War Fought Over "A Scrap of Paper:" England And The Outbreak Of WWI
• world war i • origins of world war i • liberal government • 1914 • comedy of errors
• world war i • origins of world war i • liberal government • 1914 • comedy of errors
A Bacterium Saved a Town During World War II
A little microbiology trivia saved a small town from the Nazis during World War II.
• typhus • rickettsia • prowaskii • proteus ox19 • antibodies
A little microbiology trivia saved a small town from the Nazis during World War II.
• typhus • rickettsia • prowaskii • proteus ox19 • antibodies
A Child's Home
Traute Klein, one of my fellow Suite 101 editors, fights for peace. She knows all too well the effects of war. When she was a child, her world was shattered by World War II. It didn't matter which side she was on, her family was one of many innocent families who suffered. Read her story and understand why we should join Traute in her fight for peace.
• the big three • world war ii • hitler • stalin • roosevelt
Traute Klein, one of my fellow Suite 101 editors, fights for peace. She knows all too well the effects of war. When she was a child, her world was shattered by World War II. It didn't matter which side she was on, her family was one of many innocent families who suffered. Read her story and understand why we should join Traute in her fight for peace.
• the big three • world war ii • hitler • stalin • roosevelt
Attack on Darwin Australia 1942
Darwin, Australia was attacked by Japanese aircraft February 19, 1942and this is an account of what happened that day.
• darwin • australian history • american kitty hawks • world war 2 • allies
Darwin, Australia was attacked by Japanese aircraft February 19, 1942and this is an account of what happened that day.
• darwin • australian history • american kitty hawks • world war 2 • allies
Battle for the Seelow Heights - Part II
In this epic battle, Heinrici demonstrated that even in April 1945 the German army could put up a tough fight. An embararrassed Zhukov ended up racing Konev to Berlin because he failed to anticipate the strength of the German defense.
• berlin • battle • heinrici • zhukov • world war ii
In this epic battle, Heinrici demonstrated that even in April 1945 the German army could put up a tough fight. An embararrassed Zhukov ended up racing Konev to Berlin because he failed to anticipate the strength of the German defense.
• berlin • battle • heinrici • zhukov • world war ii
Braunstone At War
Part two of Braunstone Visitor Centre. We take a look at the park's role during World War II.
• world • war • braunstone • infantry • artillery
Part two of Braunstone Visitor Centre. We take a look at the park's role during World War II.
• world • war • braunstone • infantry • artillery
Canadian Nurses in World War One
Canadian Nursing Sisters in WWI - courageous women provided soldiers emergency medical care in the field, and security and comfort that only caring women could provide.
• canadian history • canadian nurses in world war one • nurses of the canadian army nursing service • canadian women volunteered to join the war effort • given the title of nursing sisters
Canadian Nursing Sisters in WWI - courageous women provided soldiers emergency medical care in the field, and security and comfort that only caring women could provide.
• canadian history • canadian nurses in world war one • nurses of the canadian army nursing service • canadian women volunteered to join the war effort • given the title of nursing sisters
Code Talkers
Using their language as code, Native Americans provided the key to victory in both world wars.
• code talkers • code breakers • choctaw • navajo • comanche
Using their language as code, Native Americans provided the key to victory in both world wars.
• code talkers • code breakers • choctaw • navajo • comanche
Epic of Gilgamesh Disappoints
Four new books are reviewed: an epic retold, a story of a youngster in World War II, a report on battered women, and an autobiography letters by H.P. Lovecraft.
• gilgamesh • lovecraft • world war ii • battered women
Four new books are reviewed: an epic retold, a story of a youngster in World War II, a report on battered women, and an autobiography letters by H.P. Lovecraft.
• gilgamesh • lovecraft • world war ii • battered women
George Tweed Robinson Crusoe USN
Radioman George Tweed lived at large for 31 months on the Island of Guam, hiding from nearly 20,000 Japanese troops.
• guam • usn • world war two • george tweed • radioman tweed
Radioman George Tweed lived at large for 31 months on the Island of Guam, hiding from nearly 20,000 Japanese troops.
• guam • usn • world war two • george tweed • radioman tweed
Greta Garbo: Never Alone
Greta Garbo was a phenomenal actress who took Hollywood by storm when she arrived. She became a star, and her memorable line "I vant to be alone" became her legend.
• greta garbo movie film history hollywood studio wo
Greta Garbo was a phenomenal actress who took Hollywood by storm when she arrived. She became a star, and her memorable line "I vant to be alone" became her legend.
• greta garbo movie film history hollywood studio wo
Imperial Delights
What is the reality behind the claim that the colonization of East Asian countries during the Second World War by Japan bring about subsequent economic growth?
• japan • imperialism • world war ii • korea • taiwan
What is the reality behind the claim that the colonization of East Asian countries during the Second World War by Japan bring about subsequent economic growth?
• japan • imperialism • world war ii • korea • taiwan
Manila
A history of one of the great cities of Southeast Asia and what makes it such a unique place.
• philippines • silver trade • spain • colonization • imperialism
A history of one of the great cities of Southeast Asia and what makes it such a unique place.
• philippines • silver trade • spain • colonization • imperialism
Marlene Dietrich: The Blue Angel
Marlene Dietrich is a goddess of Hollywood. She came to this country to conquer Hollywood, and succeeded. Her face was gorgeous, her accent divine, and my oh my did she ever live!
• marlene dietrich greta garbo movie film history ho
Marlene Dietrich is a goddess of Hollywood. She came to this country to conquer Hollywood, and succeeded. Her face was gorgeous, her accent divine, and my oh my did she ever live!
• marlene dietrich greta garbo movie film history ho
Messerschmitt AG
In the years before World War II, Professor Willi Messerschmitt founded the aeronautic design firm that was to change the nature of flight forever. This article looks at the history, accomplishments, and foibles of Messerschmitt AG.
• flight • airplanes • messerschmitt • world war ii • aircraft design
In the years before World War II, Professor Willi Messerschmitt founded the aeronautic design firm that was to change the nature of flight forever. This article looks at the history, accomplishments, and foibles of Messerschmitt AG.
• flight • airplanes • messerschmitt • world war ii • aircraft design
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
National D-Day Musuem
The Grand Opening of the National D-Day Museum
• d-day • dday • overlord • eisenhower • wwii
The Grand Opening of the National D-Day Museum
• d-day • dday • overlord • eisenhower • wwii
Pagan Symbol of the Sun
To the Pagans, the swastika was a symbol of the sun. After Hitler adopted this symbol for Nazism, its use was abandoned in Pagan magickal practices.
• pagan • symbols • swastika • hitler • history
To the Pagans, the swastika was a symbol of the sun. After Hitler adopted this symbol for Nazism, its use was abandoned in Pagan magickal practices.
• pagan • symbols • swastika • hitler • history
Remembrances of Leicester - A Boy In War
A four part series looking at three different experiences of Leicestershire life. This first part is my Father's first experience with war.
• robert • bloomfield • leicester • war • flares
A four part series looking at three different experiences of Leicestershire life. This first part is my Father's first experience with war.
• robert • bloomfield • leicester • war • flares
Saving Private Ryan
Shortly after the D-Day invasion in northern France a group of U.S. Rangers are assigned to locate a missing paratrooper who is the last of four brothers.
• d-day • world war ii • france • normandy • sacrifice
Shortly after the D-Day invasion in northern France a group of U.S. Rangers are assigned to locate a missing paratrooper who is the last of four brothers.
• d-day • world war ii • france • normandy • sacrifice
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS FORCE POSTPONEMENT OF GRADUATION ON BUFFY
A special look at programs relating to the Memorial Day holiday; the WB postpones the season finale of BUFFY due to violent scenes at their high school graduation; this week in tv history.
• wb • buffy • world war ii • vietnam • seinfeld
A special look at programs relating to the Memorial Day holiday; the WB postpones the season finale of BUFFY due to violent scenes at their high school graduation; this week in tv history.
• wb • buffy • world war ii • vietnam • seinfeld
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Editor's review of a book dealing with West Texans during World War II.
• texas culture • texas books • world war ii • ice cream • bluebell
Editor's review of a book dealing with West Texans during World War II.
• texas culture • texas books • world war ii • ice cream • bluebell
TALES...TEXANS IN THE NEWS
PART II of a "TEXANS IN THE NEWS" series interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy
• texas culture • texas military • u.s. military • world war ii • pearl harbor
PART II of a "TEXANS IN THE NEWS" series interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy
• texas culture • texas military • u.s. military • world war ii • pearl harbor
TALES...TEXANS IN THE NEWS
PART III of an interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy
• texas culture • texas military • pearl harbor • world war ii
PART III of an interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy
• texas culture • texas military • pearl harbor • world war ii
TALES...TEXANS IN THE NEWS
PART IV of a special interview with Pearl Harbor survivor Lee Soucy
• texas culture • texas military • pearl harbor • world war ii
PART IV of a special interview with Pearl Harbor survivor Lee Soucy
• texas culture • texas military • pearl harbor • world war ii
TALES...TEXANS IN THE NEWS
PART V of an interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy
• texas culture • texas military • pearl harbor • world war ii
PART V of an interview with Pearl Harbor veteran Lee Soucy
• texas culture • texas military • pearl harbor • world war ii
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
The Fall of ANZAC Day
During the 60's, 70's and early 80's, ANZAC Day in Australia was regarded as a day of jingoism that had no place in the modern Australia
• anzac • gallipoli • kokoda • tobrook • anzac day
During the 60's, 70's and early 80's, ANZAC Day in Australia was regarded as a day of jingoism that had no place in the modern Australia
• anzac • gallipoli • kokoda • tobrook • anzac day
The Lost Battalion: A Review
The A&E original movie, The Lost Battalion, stars Rick Shroder as US Army Major Charles Whittlesey, commander of one of the most heroic military units in US history.
• world war i • great war • whittlesey • shroder • army
The A&E original movie, The Lost Battalion, stars Rick Shroder as US Army Major Charles Whittlesey, commander of one of the most heroic military units in US history.
• world war i • great war • whittlesey • shroder • army
The Paris Guns of World War One
The three original super guns with which the Imperial German army bombarded Paris from the woods of Crepy from March 1918 to the end of World War I.
• wilhelm geschuetz • paris gun • big bertha • long max • st gervias church
The three original super guns with which the Imperial German army bombarded Paris from the woods of Crepy from March 1918 to the end of World War I.
• wilhelm geschuetz • paris gun • big bertha • long max • st gervias church
The Resurgence of ANZAC Day
Attitudes towards ANZAC Day began to change with a new generation and changes in world events.
• anzac • anzac day • war • world war i • world war ii
Attitudes towards ANZAC Day began to change with a new generation and changes in world events.
• anzac • anzac day • war • world war i • world war ii
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
Too Close For Comfort: Britain, Ultra, and the Battle of the Atlantic (1941-43)
Article about Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War (1941-1943), and the role that British and German intelligence played in that important battle.
• battle of the atlantic • world war ii • ultra • enigma
Article about Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War (1941-1943), and the role that British and German intelligence played in that important battle.
• battle of the atlantic • world war ii • ultra • enigma
Ultra and the Battle for North Africa (1941-43)
Article about British intelligence's role in the North African campaign (1941-1943] during the Second World War.
• world war ii • enigma • ultra • north african campaign • crete
Article about British intelligence's role in the North African campaign (1941-1943] during the Second World War.
• world war ii • enigma • ultra • north african campaign • crete
War and Responsibilty: Ferguson's PITY OF WAR (book review)
Niall Ferguson's latest book THE PITY OF WAR has caused a firestorm of controversy among academics and others and has profoundly affected the debate about World War I. "The A.J.P. Taylor" of his generation, Ferguson's book is fun, historically entertaining and interesting, as well as extremely controversial and often wrong. This extended essay offers a thorough synopsis of the author's arguments as well as my assessment of the book.
• first world war • ww1 • wwi • great war • military
Niall Ferguson's latest book THE PITY OF WAR has caused a firestorm of controversy among academics and others and has profoundly affected the debate about World War I. "The A.J.P. Taylor" of his generation, Ferguson's book is fun, historically entertaining and interesting, as well as extremely controversial and often wrong. This extended essay offers a thorough synopsis of the author's arguments as well as my assessment of the book.
• first world war • ww1 • wwi • great war • military
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
World War II on the Homefront
• world war ii • media • united states • public opinion • joyce carol oates
• world war ii • media • united states • public opinion • joyce carol oates
World War II U.S. Coastal Defense
By mastering the military radar sytem, the Women's Air Raid Defense group was the first line of defense against attacks by Japanese and other enemies during World War II.
• women • air raid defense • world war ii • coastal defense • japanese attack
By mastering the military radar sytem, the Women's Air Raid Defense group was the first line of defense against attacks by Japanese and other enemies during World War II.
• women • air raid defense • world war ii • coastal defense • japanese attack
World War One fighters
The evolution of fighting aircraft during World War One.
• wwi • world war one • aircraft • fighters • war
The evolution of fighting aircraft during World War One.
• wwi • world war one • aircraft • fighters • war
Writing Tips, World War II Photography, and Richard Nixon
Three books are reviewed in this column, including a writer's guide, a study of how World War II was covered by photographers, and a report on the Watergate scandal.
• writers' guide • world war ii photography • watergate scandal and richard nixon
Three books are reviewed in this column, including a writer's guide, a study of how World War II was covered by photographers, and a report on the Watergate scandal.
• writers' guide • world war ii photography • watergate scandal and richard nixon
Origin and Causes of World War One
German principalities united with Prussia by Otto Von Bismarck were a fuse in a powder keg that Balkan volatility ignited when the unwise Kaiser Wilhelm II took control.
• origin of world war 1 • political causes of world war 1 • diplomatic reasons for world war 1 • otto von bismarck • geographical causes of world war 1
German principalities united with Prussia by Otto Von Bismarck were a fuse in a powder keg that Balkan volatility ignited when the unwise Kaiser Wilhelm II took control.
• origin of world war 1 • political causes of world war 1 • diplomatic reasons for world war 1 • otto von bismarck • geographical causes of world war 1
20th Century Queen: The Life of the Queen Mother (Part 1)
The life of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, who celebrates her 100th birthday this month.
• queen mother • queen mum • queen elizabeth • bowes-lyon • glamis
The life of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, who celebrates her 100th birthday this month.
• queen mother • queen mum • queen elizabeth • bowes-lyon • glamis
Canadians in the Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was waged from July 10 - October 31, 1940. The German Luftwaffe attacked but, with the help of the RCAF and Canada, Britain was saved from capture
• canada in the battle of britain • royal canadian air force • world war ii • britain in world war 2 • first air-only battle
The Battle of Britain was waged from July 10 - October 31, 1940. The German Luftwaffe attacked but, with the help of the RCAF and Canada, Britain was saved from capture
• canada in the battle of britain • royal canadian air force • world war ii • britain in world war 2 • first air-only battle
Service (Remembrance Day 2001)
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the warring nations of Europe agreed to lay down their arms. The date for the armistice was chosen as it represented Old November Day, the "Day of the Dead" or "All Saints / All Hallows / All Souls" Day on the "old calendar," when loved ones who were gone were remembered and graveyards were tended. In this year 2001, let us again remember, and come together in ritual, in symbol, in music, to reaffirm our connections as part of the continent, part of the main, part of humanity. "Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind." (John Donne, Meditation XVII)
• service • november 11 • remembrance day • armistice day • legion
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the warring nations of Europe agreed to lay down their arms. The date for the armistice was chosen as it represented Old November Day, the "Day of the Dead" or "All Saints / All Hallows / All Souls" Day on the "old calendar," when loved ones who were gone were remembered and graveyards were tended. In this year 2001, let us again remember, and come together in ritual, in symbol, in music, to reaffirm our connections as part of the continent, part of the main, part of humanity. "Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind." (John Donne, Meditation XVII)
• service • november 11 • remembrance day • armistice day • legion
The Luxurious Capri Island of Italy
Capri Island is one of the upscale getaways for the rich and famous. But this posh Italian resort has a long history dating back almost 2000 years.
• capri italy • capri island • history of capri • italian resorts • tiberius
Capri Island is one of the upscale getaways for the rich and famous. But this posh Italian resort has a long history dating back almost 2000 years.
• capri italy • capri island • history of capri • italian resorts • tiberius