Because of my four books on World War II, I have been frequently invited to address veterans and civilian groups and for twenty-five years have made several such appearances annually. I have clearly compiled several lists of topics from more than a thousand interesting, little-known, odd, and unusual topics that appear in my various books. […]
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One of the most popular subjects for movies is war. It’s easy to understand why War made a good movie. If a message can be made correctly about the terror of war and the cry for peace. War is a good setting for dramatic viewing, whether the sergeant is morose or stoned to war. Or […]
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America entered World War II on December 8, 1941 at a serious naval disadvantage. The Japanese strike at Pearl Harbor had left the U.S. Pacific Fleet crippled and the Japanese in virtual control of the seas. The surprise attack also marked the rise of the aircraft carrier as the chief weapon of naval warfare on […]