Topic: WWII

Destroying Civilization
Destroying Civilization November 26, 2025 Lars Møller The post-war razing of Britain’s cities: architectural vandalism as prelude to civilizational suicide.
The veteran’s verdict: Our sacrifices were squandered
The veteran’s verdict: Our sacrifices were squandered November 9, 2025 Kevin Finn A British World War II veteran mourns the blood and treasure Britain lost, only for his country to come ever closer to being a police state.
<em>Truth & Treason</em>
Truth & Treason October 17, 2025 Greg Maresca This year comes another inspiring Angel biopic and arguably, their best to date.
‘Resist evil without pride and without hatred’
‘Resist evil without pride and without hatred’ October 8, 2025 Helen Louise Herndon A village’s bravery during WWII shows that true moral goodness can be an incredibly powerful force.
Bogus History; Or, Tucker’s war
Bogus History; Or, Tucker’s war October 3, 2025 J.R. Dunn Many on the right, from Tucker Carlson on down, are embracing a historic revisionism that has no basis in truth and that could drive foolish, and even dangerous, American policies.
Tom Hanks does not deserve a West Point alumni association honor
Tom Hanks does not deserve a West Point alumni association honor September 7, 2025 Andrea Widburg Some may have forgotten what he said about American troops during WWII and the War in Afghanistan, but I haven’t.
The Danes Took Courageous Steps to Save Their Jews in World War II
The Danes Took Courageous Steps to Save Their Jews in World War II August 21, 2025 Susan Quinn What can 1943 history teach us about today’s anti-Jewish climate?
Was there another option to dropping atomic bombs on Japan 80 years ago?
Was there another option to dropping atomic bombs on Japan 80 years ago? August 12, 2025 James Zumwalt A necessary evil or cataclysmic mistake?
The Inspiring Story of a Daring Escape from Behind Enemy Lines
The Inspiring Story of a Daring Escape from Behind Enemy Lines August 4, 2025 Janet Levy A trip to the Balkans this summer uncovered one of the most remarkable stories from WWII I’ve ever heard.
Mein Kampf 100th Anniversary: Has the World Learned Anything?
Mein Kampf 100th Anniversary: Has the World Learned Anything? July 14, 2025 Robin M. Itzler Hitler spelled his goals out explicitly, everything from world domination to the Holocaust, but no one took him seriously until it was too late.
Stories Told by the Ghosts of Babyn Yar
Stories Told by the Ghosts of Babyn Yar June 10, 2025 Janet Levy Shay Pilnik spent ten years collecting forgotten literature memorializing the Babyn Yar massacre; his book is out now.
The Hour Was Now: Eisenhower, the Supreme Gamble, and the Note in His Pocket
The Hour Was Now: Eisenhower, the Supreme Gamble, and the Note in His Pocket June 5, 2025 Charlton Allen Had D-Day failed—had the beaches been bloodbaths without a breakthrough—General Dwight D. Eisenhower was prepared to take full responsibility.
Two years before D-Day, the Battle of Midway marked the beginning of the end of the Pacific War
Two years before D-Day, the Battle of Midway marked the beginning of the end of the Pacific War June 6, 2025 Andrea Widburg It was a testament to a government trusting its military leaders, the raw courage of good men, good luck, and the willingness, even after victory, to fight a long war.
What constitutes a national emergency?
What constitutes a national emergency? June 2, 2025 Bill Ponton Overreactive imaginations have gotten us into a world of hurt.
What Does ‘Appeasement’ Mean?
What Does ‘Appeasement’ Mean? May 6, 2025 James Soriano People use the word as if it’s still 1938, but the word’s meaning has changed significantly since that time.
Cory Booker’s ‘pretty stunning biological feat’ was a pathetic charade
Cory Booker’s ‘pretty stunning biological feat’ was a pathetic charade April 3, 2025 Andrea Widburg For those who have seen the face of true suffering when standing for 24 hours without food or drink, his bit of theater was both stupid and insulting.
Growing Up American: Christmas 1941
Growing Up American: Christmas 1941 December 25, 2012 Susan D. Harris It's December 6th, 1941. War wages in Europe and America is struggling through a Depression, but there is still innocence and hope in American hearts. Life is going on as usual, and neighbors are helping neighbors.