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Like the British, French, and Portuguese, the Dutch were a global colonial power for centuries—a legacy that remains visible across the world today. One such colony was Suriname, a South American nation nestled between Guyana (formerly British Guiana) and French Guiana. Though small in the context of the continent, it is significantly larger than the…
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It’s amazing to think that the allies possibly won the war by a dead homeless man. Glyndwr Michael (4 January 1909 – 24 January 1943) was a semi-literate homeless man whose body was used in Operation Mincemeat, the successful World War II deception plan that lured German forces to Greece prior to the Allied invasion…
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What’s in a name? My last name would indicate that I would be someone of a small stature, however with my 1.90 m (6′ 2.8″) I could not be considered small by any stretch of the imagination. The same can be said about Charles Coward one of World War II‘s biggest heroes despite his name.…
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Giorgio Perlasca (January 31, 1910 – August 15, 1992) was an Italian businessman who became one of the great, unsung heroes of World War II for his remarkable efforts to save thousands of Jews from the Holocaust in Hungary. Despite his early association with fascism, Perlasca’s story is one of a profound moral transformation, culminating…
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Nowadays, Amsterdam is known around the world for several distinctive features, most notably its famous Red Light District. This area is known for its legalised prostitution and its concentration of sex-related businesses, including sex shops, sex theatres, peep shows, and a sex museum. It also features a cannabis museum and numerous coffee shops where cannabis…
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Douglas Albert Munro holds a unique and hallowed place in United States military history as the only member of the U.S. Coast Guard to receive the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration. His story is one of selflessness, bravery, and dedication to duty—qualities that not only defined his short life but also left…
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Sometimes, you come across stories and are amazed that they are not widely known. We all have heard about Oskar Schindler because of Steven Spielberg’s “Schindler’s List.” Still, Otto Weidt’s story is probably just as amazing. It is a story that is close to me because I am half blind and will likely become utterly…
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(originally posted on November 1, 2021, My friend Norman Stone pointed the story out to me, sadly Norman passed away earlier this year) Hate is never good, it clouds judgement and mind. I am not only saying this to those who read this but more so to myself. I have written so many pieces about…
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The Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup (the Vélodrome d’Hiver roundup), known in French as “Rafle du Vel’ d’Hiv,” was a mass arrest of Jews in Paris by the French police under the orders of the Nazi German authorities during World War II. This event took place on July 16 and 17, 1942, and is one of the…
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Leo was born on May 31, 1925, in Manhattan to Max and Mollie Lichten. He grew up in Brooklyn, and was described by his best buddy Paul as a “very noble, intelligent and courageous person.” He even saved Paul from drowning once when they were kids. A best buddy indeed. Pfc Leo Lichten entered the service in New York.City, New York on 11 August 1943. Leo’s company, Company…
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