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Originally posted on History of Sorts: The five Sullivan brothers were World War II sailors who, serving together on the USS Juneau (CL-52), were all killed in action on its sinking around November 13, 1942. The five brothers, the sons of Thomas (1883–1965) and Alleta Sullivan (1895–1972) of Waterloo, Iowa, were: George Thomas Sullivan, 27 (born December…
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Originally posted on History of Sorts: I was asked if I could recommend some good WWII and Holocaust books. I have compiled a list of books which may not all be bestsellers but do give a deep undertsnsing of this world’s history darkest chapter. Starting of with a book written by my close friend Dr…
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Today would have been Anne Frank’s 90th birthday. I have already done several blogs about Anne and her Family but today I just want to remember her birthday with some moments of her life. To put in Anne’s own words. “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve…
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Originally posted on History of Sorts: Association Football also known as just Football or Soccer is the world’s most favourite sport.No sport united and divides fans like football. Legendary Dutch football coach Rinus Michels famously said that “top football is something like war. And unfortunately like war it has casualties. There have been several well…
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Originally posted on History of Sorts: Without trying to blow my own trumpet, or in this case my countries trumpet, it is a well know fact that the Dutch are among the most inventive people in the world. As was the case with the crew of the HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen(and HMAS Abraham Crijnssen for a…
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