Articles related to "Wwii"
RAF Foreign Legions in WWII
The Airforces of Czechoslovakia, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, France, Greece and Poland all carried the war on long after their nations fell under occupation.
raf • battle of britain • czech air force • polish airforce • belgan air force
The Airforces of Czechoslovakia, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, France, Greece and Poland all carried the war on long after their nations fell under occupation.
raf • battle of britain • czech air force • polish airforce • belgan air force
Charles DeGaulle
France's WWII hero Charles DeGaulle became the French President in 1958 and held the office until his resignation in 1969. DeGaulle moved France into the post WWII era.
charles degaulle • wwii hero • post wwii era • france • french president
France's WWII hero Charles DeGaulle became the French President in 1958 and held the office until his resignation in 1969. DeGaulle moved France into the post WWII era.
charles degaulle • wwii hero • post wwii era • france • french president
Hitler's War on Jazz in France
During WWII, jazz became a fugitive music banned and silenced in the cafes and clubs of war-time Paris by Nazi occupiers who feared its rebellious undertones
jazz • france • germany • wwii • hitler
During WWII, jazz became a fugitive music banned and silenced in the cafes and clubs of war-time Paris by Nazi occupiers who feared its rebellious undertones
jazz • france • germany • wwii • hitler
Yugoslavia's Political History
Yugoslavia history is brief and complex. What makes research about it confusing is the many name changes that have occured throughout Yugoslavia's history.
yugoslavia • serbia • montenegro • wwii • eastern european history
Yugoslavia history is brief and complex. What makes research about it confusing is the many name changes that have occured throughout Yugoslavia's history.
yugoslavia • serbia • montenegro • wwii • eastern european history
Adlerstag, Knickebeins, and Bletchey Park: Britain, Ultra, and the Battle of Britain, 1940
Article about a little-known aspect of the Battle of Britain--- how the cracking of German Luftwaffe codes led to the RAF's victory.
bletchey park • wwii • battle of britain • blitz • luftwaffe
Article about a little-known aspect of the Battle of Britain--- how the cracking of German Luftwaffe codes led to the RAF's victory.
bletchey park • wwii • battle of britain • blitz • luftwaffe
Escape!
Prisoners of war show a special determination to be free. Brief book review and comments.
prisoner • war • pow • military • escape
Prisoners of war show a special determination to be free. Brief book review and comments.
prisoner • war • pow • military • escape
The Teheran, Yalta and Potsdam Conferences
During WWII there were three major meetings between US, Britain and the Soviet Union which are regarded as important factors of the Cold War.
teheran yalta postdam conferences • wwii conferences cold war • germany soviet union non-agression pact • big three superpowers • wwii conferences agreements meetings
During WWII there were three major meetings between US, Britain and the Soviet Union which are regarded as important factors of the Cold War.
teheran yalta postdam conferences • wwii conferences cold war • germany soviet union non-agression pact • big three superpowers • wwii conferences agreements meetings
History, Trauma and Memory
In the first of this three-part series of articles on this topic, I will explore the still contentious notion that many German civilians were also victimized in WWII.
wwii • memory • history • trauma • psychology
In the first of this three-part series of articles on this topic, I will explore the still contentious notion that many German civilians were also victimized in WWII.
wwii • memory • history • trauma • psychology
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 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
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
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
Trap at Stalingrad
When the battle of Stalingrad began at the end of August 1942, the Red Army was nearing defeat. Brilliant Soviet street fighting tactics, daring operational thinking and serious German errors combined to reverse Soviet fortune. By the end of November the Soviets had trapped the powerful German 6th Army inside Stalingrad - it was more than they expected.
german • army • stalin • hitler • stalingrad
When the battle of Stalingrad began at the end of August 1942, the Red Army was nearing defeat. Brilliant Soviet street fighting tactics, daring operational thinking and serious German errors combined to reverse Soviet fortune. By the end of November the Soviets had trapped the powerful German 6th Army inside Stalingrad - it was more than they expected.
german • army • stalin • hitler • stalingrad
OSS Spies in World War II
Release of 750,000 pages of top secret files will shed light on forerunner to the Central Intelligence Agency and the jobs that Julia Childs and nearly 24,000 agents did.
oss spies world war ii • office of strategic services • forerunner central intelligence agency cia • television chef julia childs • robert deniro 1977 movie the good shepherd
Release of 750,000 pages of top secret files will shed light on forerunner to the Central Intelligence Agency and the jobs that Julia Childs and nearly 24,000 agents did.
oss spies world war ii • office of strategic services • forerunner central intelligence agency cia • television chef julia childs • robert deniro 1977 movie the good shepherd
Canadian War Rations Coupons, WW2
Due to ships sent on other missions and to overseas soldiers needing essential nutrition, shortages of food and fuel in Canada lead to rationing during World War 2
canadian war rations coupons • canadian war ration books ww2 • food and gasoline rationed in canada • world war two rationing • wwii war rationing
Due to ships sent on other missions and to overseas soldiers needing essential nutrition, shortages of food and fuel in Canada lead to rationing during World War 2
canadian war rations coupons • canadian war ration books ww2 • food and gasoline rationed in canada • world war two rationing • wwii war rationing
Charming Porky Pig, Stuttering and Swine Flu
Porky Pig was a cute Looney Tunes character with a lovable stutter who gave the world a completely new view of pigs, one that would never be associated with swine flu.
charming porky pig stuttering swine flu • lovable pigs • cute looney tunes character • different view pigs • sold war bonds during wwii
Porky Pig was a cute Looney Tunes character with a lovable stutter who gave the world a completely new view of pigs, one that would never be associated with swine flu.
charming porky pig stuttering swine flu • lovable pigs • cute looney tunes character • different view pigs • sold war bonds during wwii
Iceland Insider
For a small country Iceland overflows with natural beauty and history. Often overwhelmed visitors miss many of the nuances surrounding them. Now a guided tour helps all.
iceland • icelandair • kronar • laugavegur • asà art museum
For a small country Iceland overflows with natural beauty and history. Often overwhelmed visitors miss many of the nuances surrounding them. Now a guided tour helps all.
iceland • icelandair • kronar • laugavegur • asà art museum
Robert W. Service, Canada's Poet
Robert Service earned international fame with his book "Songs of a Sourdough" and two lively ballads, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee".
robert w. service • robert service canada's poet • bard of the north • songs of a sourdough • the cremation of sam mcgee
Robert Service earned international fame with his book "Songs of a Sourdough" and two lively ballads, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee".
robert w. service • robert service canada's poet • bard of the north • songs of a sourdough • the cremation of sam mcgee
The 50 Greatest Oscar Moments of all Time: Countdown Numbers 20 to 11
This week, we get closer to the end, with Oscar's memorable moments numbers 20 through 11, some of the best moments from Academy Awards history!
oscar memorable moments academy awards • 1996 billy crystal return host academy awards • 1946 harold russell winning two oscars the best ye • 1996 1997 billy crystal editing himself montage sc • 1982 mickey rooney acceptance speech honorary osca
This week, we get closer to the end, with Oscar's memorable moments numbers 20 through 11, some of the best moments from Academy Awards history!
oscar memorable moments academy awards • 1996 billy crystal return host academy awards • 1946 harold russell winning two oscars the best ye • 1996 1997 billy crystal editing himself montage sc • 1982 mickey rooney acceptance speech honorary osca
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
When Commemorative Statues & Public Art Offends
Nelson and New Denver, BC, attracted massive backlashes when they tried to erect statues commemorating historic social events and injustices some preferred to forget.
commemorative statues and public art • doukhobor residential schools in new denver • japanese-canadian internment camps in ww2 • vietnam draft-dodgers in canada • columbia-kootenay basin water treaties of the 1930
Nelson and New Denver, BC, attracted massive backlashes when they tried to erect statues commemorating historic social events and injustices some preferred to forget.
commemorative statues and public art • doukhobor residential schools in new denver • japanese-canadian internment camps in ww2 • vietnam draft-dodgers in canada • columbia-kootenay basin water treaties of the 1930
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
Gangster Film Reader
An anthology of articles following the evolution of the gangster movie by review and commentary of many gangster characters and classic and innovative movies.
gangster film reader;gangster films • godfather • scarface • film studies • book review
An anthology of articles following the evolution of the gangster movie by review and commentary of many gangster characters and classic and innovative movies.
gangster film reader;gangster films • godfather • scarface • film studies • book review
Gatecrashers
Have you ever considered inviting superpowers to your wedding? What if they came anyway?
wedding • reception • booking • hotel • superpower
Have you ever considered inviting superpowers to your wedding? What if they came anyway?
wedding • reception • booking • hotel • superpower
Liberty Girl Returns To Heroic
Heroic Adventures celebrates 20 years in 2006. Liberty Girl, Psyche, Giant, and Anthem (by Roy Thomas) headline the Malone produced line. Look for them.
thomas • flare • psyche • heroic • adventures
Heroic Adventures celebrates 20 years in 2006. Liberty Girl, Psyche, Giant, and Anthem (by Roy Thomas) headline the Malone produced line. Look for them.
thomas • flare • psyche • heroic • adventures
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
"Time Slidin" and Moral Responsiblity
A journey into the realms of the past and moral obligation.
time travel
A journey into the realms of the past and moral obligation.
time travel
About Chihuahuas
Chihuahuas tend to have a 'big dog' personality in a tiny package and some have earned the reputation of being yappy and snappy but early socialization and training can m
chihuahuas • chihuahua • choosing chihuahuas • lapdogs • mexican dogs
Chihuahuas tend to have a 'big dog' personality in a tiny package and some have earned the reputation of being yappy and snappy but early socialization and training can m
chihuahuas • chihuahua • choosing chihuahuas • lapdogs • mexican dogs
Book Review - Murder in the Marais
The first Aimee LeDuc murder mystery takes readers through the intricate passageways of Paris' Marais district -- and of the city's past.
aimee leduc mystery novels • cara black novels • mystery books set in paris • mystery book reviews • murder in the marais
The first Aimee LeDuc murder mystery takes readers through the intricate passageways of Paris' Marais district -- and of the city's past.
aimee leduc mystery novels • cara black novels • mystery books set in paris • mystery book reviews • murder in the marais
Film Review: Crimson Rivers II
Welcome to the first installment of Medieval History's Sunday Afternoon at the Movies. Today, it's French action flick Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse.
france • germany • maginot line • charlemagne • lothair
Welcome to the first installment of Medieval History's Sunday Afternoon at the Movies. Today, it's French action flick Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse.
france • germany • maginot line • charlemagne • lothair
Film Review: Henry V
This week, we look at Kenneth Branagh's antiwar masterpiece, Henry V, made from one of Shakespeare's most jingoistic and humorless plays.
henry v • agincourt • shakespeare • kenneth branagh • lawrence olivier
This week, we look at Kenneth Branagh's antiwar masterpiece, Henry V, made from one of Shakespeare's most jingoistic and humorless plays.
henry v • agincourt • shakespeare • kenneth branagh • lawrence olivier
Jake & the Kid: Too Nice for TV?
Conceived by W.O. Mitchell, "Jake and the Kid" was an hour-long children's show that debuted on December 16, 1995, and followed the adventures of a young boy as he grew up on the Saskatchewan prairie.
w.o. mitchell • jake and the kid • nicholas lea
Conceived by W.O. Mitchell, "Jake and the Kid" was an hour-long children's show that debuted on December 16, 1995, and followed the adventures of a young boy as he grew up on the Saskatchewan prairie.
w.o. mitchell • jake and the kid • nicholas lea
Robert Goddard, Rocket Pioneer
An American inventor before his time, Robert Goddard invented liquid fueled rockets in 1926.
robert goddard • goddard • liquid fueld rockets • early rocket technology • propellants
An American inventor before his time, Robert Goddard invented liquid fueled rockets in 1926.
robert goddard • goddard • liquid fueld rockets • early rocket technology • propellants
Stravinsky Symphonies
Who needs to guess how Stravinsky would have conducted a particular passage when we can hear Stravinsky do it himself?
stravinsky • symphony of psalms • symphony in c • symphony in three movements • columbia symphony orchestra
Who needs to guess how Stravinsky would have conducted a particular passage when we can hear Stravinsky do it himself?
stravinsky • symphony of psalms • symphony in c • symphony in three movements • columbia symphony orchestra
The Invention of the Jet Engine
An Englishman and a German both contemporaniously invented jet engines.
jet • engine • invention • frank whittle • hans von ohain
An Englishman and a German both contemporaniously invented jet engines.
jet • engine • invention • frank whittle • hans von ohain
Where I Stand (1996)
One of her more popular albums, Where I Stand pushed Twila further into the pop music scene.
twila • paris • steven • curtis • chapman
One of her more popular albums, Where I Stand pushed Twila further into the pop music scene.
twila • paris • steven • curtis • chapman
A Northwest Wine Primer, Part 1
The background and sketched timeline of the Pac NW winemaking history. Part 1 of 2.
pacific northwest wine • wines • winemaking
The background and sketched timeline of the Pac NW winemaking history. Part 1 of 2.
pacific northwest wine • wines • winemaking
A Northwest Wine Primer, Part 2
A continuation and overlap of the first thumbnail sketch of Pac NW wine history, this one covering Prohibition to current situations.
washington • oregon • idaho • wine • vineyards
A continuation and overlap of the first thumbnail sketch of Pac NW wine history, this one covering Prohibition to current situations.
washington • oregon • idaho • wine • vineyards
African American Voting Patterns
African Americans show an unwavering loyalty towards the Democratic Party. This loyalty coupled with an increase in Black turnout could deliver Democrats the Presidency.
african americans and the democratic party • 2008 primaries • black voter turnout • black voter history • democratic national committee
African Americans show an unwavering loyalty towards the Democratic Party. This loyalty coupled with an increase in Black turnout could deliver Democrats the Presidency.
african americans and the democratic party • 2008 primaries • black voter turnout • black voter history • democratic national committee
Barbie Dolls and Bratz Dolls
Barbie and Bratz have gained wide popularity with tween girls. It has been that way for years. But, what are these dolls teaching tween girls about their own self-image?
barbie doll • bratz doll • tweens self image • tweens body image • ruth handler
Barbie and Bratz have gained wide popularity with tween girls. It has been that way for years. But, what are these dolls teaching tween girls about their own self-image?
barbie doll • bratz doll • tweens self image • tweens body image • ruth handler
Divine Sonoran Desert Oregano
Superior Oregano from the Sonoran desert, hand harvested by the Seri people and headed for the new-world, rises above bland supermarket offerings.
oregano • seri people • sonoran desert • sustainable harvest • environmentally friendly harvesting
Superior Oregano from the Sonoran desert, hand harvested by the Seri people and headed for the new-world, rises above bland supermarket offerings.
oregano • seri people • sonoran desert • sustainable harvest • environmentally friendly harvesting
Fun Things To Do in Little Rock Arkansas
Ducks at the Peabody Hotel, green building at Heifer International and river cruises on the Arkansas Queen riverboat--there's a lot to do in Little Rock.
things to do in little rock arkansas • civil rights movement • clinton library • peabody hotel • heifer international
Ducks at the Peabody Hotel, green building at Heifer International and river cruises on the Arkansas Queen riverboat--there's a lot to do in Little Rock.
things to do in little rock arkansas • civil rights movement • clinton library • peabody hotel • heifer international
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
How Belgium Gained Independence
In 1830 Belgium finally gained independence from the Dutch, with Leopold I becoming King of Belgium. It was declared a neutral country, which lasted until World War I.
king of belgium • belgium independence • king leopold • congress of vienna • holland
In 1830 Belgium finally gained independence from the Dutch, with Leopold I becoming King of Belgium. It was declared a neutral country, which lasted until World War I.
king of belgium • belgium independence • king leopold • congress of vienna • holland
Lyric Narrative Electric
Before the age of the novel, much of history and literature was written in narrative verse. With the resurgence of book-length poems, we return to our Homeric roots.
poetry • narrative verse • book-length poem • book length poem • narrative poem
Before the age of the novel, much of history and literature was written in narrative verse. With the resurgence of book-length poems, we return to our Homeric roots.
poetry • narrative verse • book-length poem • book length poem • narrative poem
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