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++++++++++++WARNING: CONTAINS A GRAPHIC IMAGE++++++++++++ I am always surprised by why some well-educated people are capable of the most heinous acts. Otto Ohlendorf came from humble beginnings but showed academic aptitude. He attended the Gymnasium in Hildesheim, which meant an excellent opportunity in education, preparing him for university. Otto then studied law at two fine…
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On August 6, 1945, the world witnessed the devastating power of nuclear warfare for the first time when the United States dropped an atomic bomb, code-named “Little Boy,” on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. This event marked a significant turning point in World War II and had profound implications for international relations, warfare, and ethics.…
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Breaking News: This is not a WW2 history blog. I repeat—not about tanks, battles, or Churchill’s cigars. We’re taking a brief detour from my usual deep dives into World War II history. Why? Because aside from my love for history (and my family, of course—hi, Mom), I have two other great passions: Music and Movies.…
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The Wola massacre was the systematic slaughter of an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 Polish civilians and captured Home Army resistance fighters in Warsaw’s Wola district. Carried out by German troops and collaborationist forces from August 5 to 12, 1944, it occurred during the opening phase of the Warsaw Uprising. The uprising had begun on August…
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The German assault on Liège, which commenced on August 5, 1914, and lasted until August 16, 1914, stands as the inaugural battle of World War I. This significant early confrontation set the stage for the brutal and protracted conflict that would engulf Europe for the next four years. The Battle of Liège exemplifies the strategic,…
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Oskar Gröning was a German SS Unterscharführer stationed at Auschwitz. His responsibilities included counting and sorting the money taken from prisoners, as well as being in charge of the personal property of arriving prisoners. On a few occasions, he witnessed the procedures of mass killing in the camp. On April 20, 2015, when he was…
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This a complete deviation from my usual heavy historical blogs. Every once in a while it is important to have something lighthearted to absorb. This list is completely based on my own choice , there is no science behind it. They are just 5 guitar tracks that I think have been forgotten. In no particular…
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The one subject I find difficult to address is how the Dutch treated the Jews during the war. It is easy for me to say they didn’t do enough to help their Jewish neighbours, because that would be true. However I did not live in that time. I did not have to face severe punishments,…
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Children for Sale The photo first appeared in The Vidette-Messenger of Valparaiso, Indiana, on August 5, 1948. The children looked posed and a bit confused as their pregnant mother hid her face from the photographer. The caption read, “A big ‘For Sale’ sign in a Chicago yard mutely tells the tragic story of Mr. and…
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This post is a bit of a departure from my usual content. Today marks 44 years since I lost my virginity as a 14-year-old boy to a 16-year-old girl. Being reminded of that day inspired me to write this poem — The room grows quiet, standard noise recedes,As hesitation gives way to where warmth leads.A…
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