World War 2
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When people think of sports cars, Porsche often comes to mind. Its iconic design makes it instantly recognizable when spotted on the road. From 1962 to 1996, the Dutch police utilized Porsches for high-speed patrols, marking a significant chapter in the history of law enforcement vehicles. In the early 1960s, with no speed limits on…
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Madurodam, nestled in The Hague, Netherlands, is a miniature city that captures the essence of Dutch heritage and ingenuity. Spanning just a few hectares, it offers visitors a bird’s-eye view of the Netherlands, featuring intricate replicas of iconic landmarks, modern cities, and traditional villages. Opened in 1952, Madurodam is not only a delightful attraction for…
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I always found it hard to understand why the Nazis kept the shoes of those they murdered. Of all clothing items, shoes are the most personal. Even today you don’t go to a shoe shop and just pick a pair of the shelves. You sit down and you fit them first to see if they…
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Captain(Korvettenkapitän)Werner Lott was commander of U-35 from 15 August 1937 until 29 November 1939.He sank 4 ships and damaged one. You often hear about war crimes committed by the German armed forces, but there were also acts of decency. Around 15.40 on 3 Oct, 1939, the Greek freighter Diamantis, although the ship was neutral it…
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“Three shots! Three lives lost! All I can hear are shots, shots.” This line is the final entry of Renia Spiegel’s diary. It is the final entry but it was not written by her but by her boyfriend. Renia had left her diary with her boyfriend ,Zygmunt Schwarzer, for safekeeping. You see Renia could not…
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There are some facts that can be disputed in relation to the Holocaust,albeit very few. The one thing though that is indisputable is that Hitler and his henchmen were not able to cause so much death and destruction if it hadn’t been for the men and women who helped them. It may be disputed that…
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I know this blog will be controversial however I do believe sometimes to get a message across is by showing how absurd things are. The fact is Adolf Hitler liked to dress up, I am not saying he was a drag queen but I think he may have had tendencies towards it,and behind closed doors…
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I have seen thousands of Holocaust pictures, but this one hit me right in the gut. It is not horrific. It is a little girl smiling, oblivious to the evil that is surrounding her. She is holding on to a signpost with a sign saying, Verboden voor Joden (Forbidden for Jews). The little girl is Hannelore…
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Elleke Trijtel was born in Amsterdam on October 24. 160-days later, they murdered her in Sobibor. Dear Elleke, your parents loved each other, you were the fruit of their love. You were born under a regime that hated you so much, they only allowed you to live 160 days. There was no rain the day…
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The title Last Letters—The Final Thoughts does not entirely reflect historical reality. Letters sent or received were frequently censored and edited by Nazi authorities, particularly those coming from the camps. Although the Red Cross distributed the mail, the written words may not always represent the writers’ unfiltered final thoughts—yet they were often the last words…
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