Poland Plays Host to WWI Reenactment
A recent WWI reenactment has been staged in Poland, paying homage to one of the conflict’s key battles. The battle in question took place when…
Today’s Germany Doesn’t Remember WWI
During WWI, Germany was one of the most important nations involved. They played a large part in the fighting, and received harsh punishment in the…
Was Germany Justified in WWI?
Many feel that Germany was just as ruthless and nationalistic in WWI as they were in WWII, but not all agree with this sentiment. Some…
Greece Demands Reparations for Second World War
Reparations are a touchy issue when it comes to the Second World War. Generally, any that need to be made are negotiated by treaty at…
Germany: ‘Hitler Cups’ Bearing Hitler, Swastika Image Recalled
Zurbrueggen, a German furniture store has apologized for unintentionally selling cups – dubbed as ‘Hitler Cups’ – bearing the images of Hitler and the swastika which is…
Hitler May Have Moved to Argentina, FBI Says
Many WWII documents have been released and digitized as of late, but the recent collection of files from the FBI takes the cake with suggestions…
Has Germany Forgotten WWI?
The centenary of WWI starts this year, and Germany seems to be somewhat on the outside of the celebration. Britain, which suffered heavy casualties as…
Alternate Endings for WWII – What was possible?
Every war is, essentially, a massive chain of cause and effect. WWII was an extreme example of this to the very end. The very entrance…
Germany Defends Japan Against China’s Attempts at Slander
Xi Jinping, President of China, visited Germany with a bit of an ulterior motive in mind. While there to follow up on the Nuclear Security…
Germany Keeps Participation in WWI Centenary to a Minimum
Speculation is rising as to the amount of regard Germany has for its fallen soldiers as the centenary of WWI is underway in other nations.…
Rüdiger Heim and His Nazi Father
Rüdiger Heim had not seen his father in several years, when was six years of age. Having traveled extensively since then, Heim landed in Egypt…
Participants in the “Great Escape” Speak on the 70th Anniversary: “It was worth it”
With the 70thanniversary of the event known as the Great Escape this month comes much discussion of the matter, especially from two of the prisoners…