May 2024
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In memories deep, history’s echo rings,A day of triumph, where freedom sings.Amidst the ravages of war’s cruel play,VE Day dawns, a light in the fray. From London’s streets to fields afar,Courageous souls bore the scars.Their sacrifice, a beacon bright,Guiding nations through the darkest night. In cities shattered, lives intertwined,Hope persisted, a flame defined.Flags unfurled, hearts
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Just a bit of satire on a dreary Wednesday. Oompa loompa, do-ba-dee-doo,I’ve got 130,000 dollars for you.Oompa loompa, do-ba-dee-dee,If you are wise, you’ll listen to me. What do you get when your child’s a brat?Blaming the parents is where it’s at.What do you get when you’re greedy and glum?You get a son who’s a real
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I appreciate that the speed of communication in 1945 was not as fast as it is now—but the Wehrmacht soldiers in Amsterdam on May 7, 1945, would definitely have heard that on May 4, 1945, Field Marshal Montgomery accepted the official surrender of the German army in Northwest Europe at his headquarters on Lüneburger Heath
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I have often made the point that there is basically—no difference between the far left and the far right, If there ever was a clearer indication of that it was Pim Fortuyn, initially a Marxist and communist, who later did a complete U-turn. Although I don’t consider extreme right, he was leaning towards the far
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In shadows deep, where memory weeps,A solemn vow, our conscience keeps.For in the annals of history’s scroll,A harrowing tale, the heart’s deep toll. In silence, hear the echoes of despair,As anguish fills the somber air.In chambers choked with darkness dread,Lies the testament of the countless dead. Whispers linger of horrors untold,Of innocence robbed, of stories
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The Battle of Castle Itter is a remarkable event from World War II, often referred to as one of the strangest battles of the war. It occurred on May 5, 1945, during the conflict in Europe’s final days. Castle Itter, located in Austria, was being used as a prison for high-profile French prisoners, including former prime
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Dr. Mehak Burza, Head, Global Holocaust and Religious Studies, Global Centre for Religious Research, Denver, United States; Assistant Professor in English, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
History of Sorts 