Tag Archives: WWII
A Man Destined for Greatness
Winston Churchill (Nov 30, 1874 – Jan 24, 1965) Most people think this man saved the United Kingdom from being overrun by Nazis during World War II. But as always, he didn’t do it alone. His words did. The timing … Continue reading
The Lionel and Bertie Show
The King’s Speech (2010) Queen Elizabeth II gave a speech on the 75th anniversary of VE Day. She was recreating what her father, George VI, had done on that glorious day. Did you know the King had a speech impediment? … Continue reading
Old Friends: not a merger, but an alliance
Ford and Volkswagen First Ford announced that they weren’t going to make any more sedan cars. Then there were rumours about a merger with Volkswagen. Finally, they announced yesterday that Ford and VW would form an ‘alliance’ to build cars … Continue reading
Operation Jubilee: Raid on Dieppe
A Canadian Disaster/An Allied Success During World War II there was a ‘secret war’ going on, too. This particular battle was intended to test German defences in anticipation of Operation Overload (what we call D-Day). In reality, those in control … Continue reading
This Day…in Infamy
Attack on Pearl Harbor This has to be the most famous of all Conspiracy Theories. Did the ‘powers that be’ allow the Japanese to attack and utterly destroy the American fleet based in Hawaii? Let’s review the History first … Continue reading
Did Hitler Escape Death?
The Second Most Hated Man in 2000 Years We have an obsession with ‘bad’ people. They fascinate us. They make us think about evil in human terms. They spawn conspiracy theories about escaping justice and death. The most obvious example … Continue reading
Dunkirk Spirit: Churchill’s Speech
This speech was recorded by the BBC after it was given in the British Parliament on the 4th of June 1940. As a resumé of the battle and the evacuation, it is a history lesson for the ages. Churchill’s speech … Continue reading
Operation Dynamo
Dunkirk Evacuation “On 26 May, Lord Gort received two telegrams, one from Anthony Eden, another from the War Office. The first warned him that evacuation might prove necessary, the second confirmed that it was now necessary. In overall charge of … Continue reading
