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All category topics on the military, political, social, and cultural aspects of the Second World War.

All category topics on the military, political, social, and cultural aspects of the Second World War.


The Maeda Escarpment: Echoes of History from World War II

Tucked away in the annals of World War II history, the Maeda Escarpment emerges as a silent witness to the struggles and sacrifices of a bygone era. This geological formation played a pivotal role in one of the most intense and decisive battles of the Pacific theater—the Battle of Okinawa.…

What Was The Marshall Plan? What Did It Do?

What Was The Marshall Plan? The Marshall Plan, colloquially known as the European Recovery Plan (ERP) was an initiative courtesy of the United States that was aimed, fundamentally, at post-war recovery for European nations after World War 2. The ERP’s purpose was “the revival of a working economy in the…

The Winemakers and Their Resistance

When the Nazis overtook France in just six weeks, the world was in shock. France’s army was considered one of the best in the world, but in just weeks, their leader signed a treaty that put the country under German control and moved the riches of France into the Nazi…

The Phony War: What Was it and Why Does It Matter?

The Phony War, also known as the "Sitzkrieg" or "Drôle de guerre," marked a curious and relatively quiet period at the onset of World War II. Beginning after the German invasion of Poland in September 1939, this phase extended until the Battle of France in May 1940. Despite the ominous…

The Final Solution: What Was It and How Many Perished?

The “Final Solution” was, in many ways, the perfect name for the systematic extirpation of European Jewry. The term speaks to the mechanical cruelty of what Chaplin referred to, in "The Great Dictator", as the “machine men, with machine minds and machine hearts”. The final solution, in many ways, begins…

Siege of Leningrad: The Prolonged Struggle

The siege of Leningrad was a salient event in World War 2. Leningrad, formerly Petrograd and later St. Petersburg, was a magnet city that was nestled as a port city on the Baltic Sea. Lasting from September 1941 to January 1944, this prolonged blockade by German and Finnish forces led…

Wilhelm Keitel: The Enigmatic Figure in Nazi Germany’s Hierarchy

Wilhelm Keitel is a name that resonates with the dark history of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a prominent military officer and a central figure in Adolf Hitler's inner circle. Wilhelm Keitel was born on September 22, 1882, in the small village of Helmscherode, Germany. He hailed…

Maxwell Taylor: The Distinguished General and Diplomat

Maxwell Taylor was a remarkable figure in American military history. His career spanned several decades and included significant contributions during World War II, the Korean War, and the early years of the Vietnam War. This article provides an in-depth look at the life and accomplishments of Maxwell Taylor, an individual…

Joachim von Ribbentrop: A Complex Figure in Nazi Germany

Joachim von Ribbentrop remains a pivotal and controversial figure in the history of Nazi Germany. As Foreign Minister from 1938 to 1945, he played a significant role in shaping the nation's diplomatic landscape during a tumultuous era. Early Life and Career Born on April 30, 1893, in Wesel, Germany, Joachim…

 Lord Haw Haw: A Case Study in the Art of Bad Propaganda

 Lord Haw Haw, the infamous moniker of William Joyce, stands as a stark example of how propaganda can be used for nefarious purposes.  Who Was Lord Haw Haw? Lord Haw-Haw was the pseudonym of William Joyce, an American-born British fascist who became a key figure in Nazi propaganda during World…

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