Articles related to "Ww Ii"
Japan's Atrocities Against Filipino Civilians
Not many people are aware of the brutal atrocities waged upon people in the Philippines during World War II.
japanese atrocities filipino civilians • japanese filipino ww ii • filipino men killed ww ii • filipino women killed wwii • filipino children killed ww ii
Not many people are aware of the brutal atrocities waged upon people in the Philippines during World War II.
japanese atrocities filipino civilians • japanese filipino ww ii • filipino men killed ww ii • filipino women killed wwii • filipino children killed ww ii
Black History Month
A focus on Black heroes from the U.S. militaries
war • hero • army • navy • air force
A focus on Black heroes from the U.S. militaries
war • hero • army • navy • air force
Defiance: A Review
Defiance tells a portion of WWII history that is often overlooked, the action is well done and the humor is subtle, but the drama is forced upon the viewer.
defiance • daniel craig • jews • resistance • ww ii
Defiance tells a portion of WWII history that is often overlooked, the action is well done and the humor is subtle, but the drama is forced upon the viewer.
defiance • daniel craig • jews • resistance • ww ii
Erratic Philippine Economic Growth
This nation has the ingredients for growth, but progress is unsteady. With exceptions such as the Asian Financial Crisis, domestic issues are causing the stunted growth.
philippines • economic growth • mismanagement • corruption • political instability
This nation has the ingredients for growth, but progress is unsteady. With exceptions such as the Asian Financial Crisis, domestic issues are causing the stunted growth.
philippines • economic growth • mismanagement • corruption • political instability
Fighting the Last War
People complain that armies always fight the last war. Do they?
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
People complain that armies always fight the last war. Do they?
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. in WW II
As a young infantry soldier with the US 106th Division, Vonnegut spent seven months as a POW, an experience he recounted in the novel Slaughterhouse-Five.
kurt vonnegut in ww ii • vonnegut us army reserve • vonnegut us infantry • vonnegut pow • vonnegut dresden
As a young infantry soldier with the US 106th Division, Vonnegut spent seven months as a POW, an experience he recounted in the novel Slaughterhouse-Five.
kurt vonnegut in ww ii • vonnegut us army reserve • vonnegut us infantry • vonnegut pow • vonnegut dresden
THE FLYING ACE
The myth of the ace, how close to reality
air war • air force • ace • pilot • fighter
The myth of the ace, how close to reality
air war • air force • ace • pilot • fighter
White Rose Student Group of WW II
Emulating strategies of passive resistance, German students published radical leaflets rejecting fascism and militarism, and calling for justice during WW II.
white rose student group of ww ii • resistance against fascism of nazi germany • strategies of passive resistance • calling for justice during ww ii • august von galen the archbishop of munster
Emulating strategies of passive resistance, German students published radical leaflets rejecting fascism and militarism, and calling for justice during WW II.
white rose student group of ww ii • resistance against fascism of nazi germany • strategies of passive resistance • calling for justice during ww ii • august von galen the archbishop of munster
Editorial Discretion in Publishing Images
"It is the thesis here that the saturation airing of photographs showing prison abuse at Abu Ghraib prison are an attempt to drive public sentiment out of proportion to the entire context of events in Iraq."
abu ghraib
"It is the thesis here that the saturation airing of photographs showing prison abuse at Abu Ghraib prison are an attempt to drive public sentiment out of proportion to the entire context of events in Iraq."
abu ghraib
The Last Remains
Here’s a moment in history which coincides with a bizarre exhibit in Moscow. For WW II buffs, I don’t need to explain
adolf hitler • berlin • russia • soviet union • goebbels
Here’s a moment in history which coincides with a bizarre exhibit in Moscow. For WW II buffs, I don’t need to explain
adolf hitler • berlin • russia • soviet union • goebbels
Airfields at Sea
The arms race continues with the development of aircraft carriers.
aircraft carrier • battleship • navy • aircraft • ww ii
The arms race continues with the development of aircraft carriers.
aircraft carrier • battleship • navy • aircraft • ww ii
Charles DeGaulle, Unappreciated Warrior.
Charles DeGaulle, saviour of France and selfless patriot.
charles • degaulle • france • french • free
Charles DeGaulle, saviour of France and selfless patriot.
charles • degaulle • france • french • free
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
History, Trauma and Memory III
This third and last article in this series will explore the potential of breaking the silence with which so many have lived for too long.
ww ii • history • trauma • memory • jewish
This third and last article in this series will explore the potential of breaking the silence with which so many have lived for too long.
ww ii • history • trauma • memory • jewish
International Tracing WWII Archive
A compilation of Hitler's documents, this paper museum has millions of items related to survivors and victims of the Holocaust and concentration camps.
holocaust • hitler • reich • anne frank • schindler
A compilation of Hitler's documents, this paper museum has millions of items related to survivors and victims of the Holocaust and concentration camps.
holocaust • hitler • reich • anne frank • schindler
Military Ethics
Ethics are required of any organization, including the military. What ethics does the military hold?
ethics • honor • navy • military • arms race
Ethics are required of any organization, including the military. What ethics does the military hold?
ethics • honor • navy • military • arms race
The Highground
The Highground is a Veterans Memorial Park located near Neillsville, Wisconsin. Through the efforst of Tom Miller and other Vietnam Veterans, this place of peace and healing for many men and their families has come about.
wisconsin • neillsville • the highground • veterans memorial park • veterans
The Highground is a Veterans Memorial Park located near Neillsville, Wisconsin. Through the efforst of Tom Miller and other Vietnam Veterans, this place of peace and healing for many men and their families has come about.
wisconsin • neillsville • the highground • veterans memorial park • veterans
WHAT IS SECURITY?
Security changes since Sep. 11 have not always been reasonable or effective.
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Security changes since Sep. 11 have not always been reasonable or effective.
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
"...The greatest battle implement ever devised."
What was "...The greatest battle implement ever devised."?
army • military • rifle • machine gun • war
What was "...The greatest battle implement ever devised."?
army • military • rifle • machine gun • war
Islands in the Sun Part 2: South Padre Island
Fishing South Padre Island in the Winter
fishing • south padre island • padre island • saltwater • texas
Fishing South Padre Island in the Winter
fishing • south padre island • padre island • saltwater • texas
Mid-Century Modern Collecting
Although it's considered "retro", good design from the middle of the Twentieth Century has never looked old or out of date. It still looks contemporary and modern.
mid-century modern • retro design • herman miller • ray and charles eames • dansk
Although it's considered "retro", good design from the middle of the Twentieth Century has never looked old or out of date. It still looks contemporary and modern.
mid-century modern • retro design • herman miller • ray and charles eames • dansk
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
Bill Mauldin
Bill Mauldin was the most recognized cartoonist of World War II
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Bill Mauldin was the most recognized cartoonist of World War II
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
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
DEFINITIONS
Definitions of some of the terms currently causing confusion in understanding the campaign in Iraq.
accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
Definitions of some of the terms currently causing confusion in understanding the campaign in Iraq.
accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
Fraudulent Heroes
People who claim to be war heroes are much more numerous than you might think. Here's a look at the problem
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
People who claim to be war heroes are much more numerous than you might think. Here's a look at the problem
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
High Tech Toys
Discussing the merits and problems of hegh tech in the military.
accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
Discussing the merits and problems of hegh tech in the military.
accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
MOBILIZATION
How are units mobilized, and what comes after the war?
accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
How are units mobilized, and what comes after the war?
accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
Peggy Guggenheim's Museum Part One of Two
A walk through Peggy Guggenheim's Museum
peggy guggenheim • museum • venice • modern art
A walk through Peggy Guggenheim's Museum
peggy guggenheim • museum • venice • modern art
Smart Bombs vs Smart Bullets
Are smart bombs effective in an anti terror war?
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Are smart bombs effective in an anti terror war?
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
SNIPERS vs SHOOTERS
The recent shooter in the D.C. area was a sniper by dictionary definition, but not by normal usage.
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
The recent shooter in the D.C. area was a sniper by dictionary definition, but not by normal usage.
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Terrorist Operations
Why are terrorists so successful? What can be done?
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Why are terrorists so successful? What can be done?
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
The Front is Right Here
While the Armed Forces were fighting in Europe and the Pacific the civilians - men, women and children - were fighting their own battle on the Homefront. They took on new jobs, did without, and waited for mail from their men on the front. Without them the outcome of WW II might have been different.
ww ii • world war ii • homefront • front • battle
While the Armed Forces were fighting in Europe and the Pacific the civilians - men, women and children - were fighting their own battle on the Homefront. They took on new jobs, did without, and waited for mail from their men on the front. Without them the outcome of WW II might have been different.
ww ii • world war ii • homefront • front • battle
The Humble Helicopter
A (very) short history ot the helicopter and rotary flight
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
A (very) short history ot the helicopter and rotary flight
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
THE NEW AMERICAN WAY OF WAR
How America fights today.
accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
How America fights today.
accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
The U.S. 75th Infantry Division
In late World War II, the young & inexperienced 75th Infantry Division rushed to help defend against the Ardennes Offensive; the Diaper Division became the Bulgebusters.
world war ii • 75th infantry division • battle of the bulge • ardennes offensive • bulgebusters
In late World War II, the young & inexperienced 75th Infantry Division rushed to help defend against the Ardennes Offensive; the Diaper Division became the Bulgebusters.
world war ii • 75th infantry division • battle of the bulge • ardennes offensive • bulgebusters
Who's following the Army?
Camp followers have a bad rap lately. What's the truth?
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Camp followers have a bad rap lately. What's the truth?
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
WHY NCOs?
The position and function of Non Commissioned Officers in the military.
accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
The position and function of Non Commissioned Officers in the military.
accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
Dutch Paratroopers in Indonesia
The first combat paratroop drops after WW II were conducted by crack Dutch commandos who had been trained originally by the British in 1942.
netherlands overrun by the nazis • commando operations • no 2 dutch commando troop • operation market garden • movie a bridge too far
The first combat paratroop drops after WW II were conducted by crack Dutch commandos who had been trained originally by the British in 1942.
netherlands overrun by the nazis • commando operations • no 2 dutch commando troop • operation market garden • movie a bridge too far
Weekend with a Queen
Weekend with a Queen shows the posh pleasures of R.M.S.(Royal Mail Ship) Queen Mary in Long Beach, California
queen mary • cruise • ship • long beach • california
Weekend with a Queen shows the posh pleasures of R.M.S.(Royal Mail Ship) Queen Mary in Long Beach, California
queen mary • cruise • ship • long beach • california
BAIT FISHING JUSTIFIED: Part two of three: ON THE WAY TO TODAY
Historic basis of bait fishing and its effectiveness considered.
fishing • bait • bait fishing • live bait.
Historic basis of bait fishing and its effectiveness considered.
fishing • bait • bait fishing • live bait.
MY VETERAN'S DAY PRAYER (Humor)
Comes Veteran's Day, I'm always thankful.
"henry lefevre"; humor; humorous_sage; army; gi;
Comes Veteran's Day, I'm always thankful.
"henry lefevre"; humor; humorous_sage; army; gi;
Ski Slovakia
Lesser known than its neighbor, Slovakia is a wonderful place to visit, especially if you're looking for some good ski slopes
slovakia • czech republic • ski • velvet revolution • velvet divorce
Lesser known than its neighbor, Slovakia is a wonderful place to visit, especially if you're looking for some good ski slopes
slovakia • czech republic • ski • velvet revolution • velvet divorce
Battleships
The evolution and demise of the modern battleship
navy • military • ship • warship • battleship
The evolution and demise of the modern battleship
navy • military • ship • warship • battleship
Lesser Known Sites of World War II
The sites which follow are a little off the mainstream WW II circuit—Auschwitz, the Anne Frank House, Normandy Beach, and so on. These sites are less well known, but nevertheless, a must for the serious traveler with an interest in this era of European history
world war ii • corrie ten boom • betchley park • eniac • colossus
The sites which follow are a little off the mainstream WW II circuit—Auschwitz, the Anne Frank House, Normandy Beach, and so on. These sites are less well known, but nevertheless, a must for the serious traveler with an interest in this era of European history
world war ii • corrie ten boom • betchley park • eniac • colossus
Tales from the West Texas Dust - Memorial Day Event Special
Editor's recounting and look at his direct connection with Memorial Day
memorial day • war stories • texas
Editor's recounting and look at his direct connection with Memorial Day
memorial day • war stories • texas