Celebrating humanity's flourishing through the spread of capitalism and the rule of law
02 Nov 2026 1 Comment
in defence economics, International law, laws of war, war and peace Tags: Nazi Germany, World War II
In the dying embers of the Third Reich, when the skies above Germany burned red and the cities lay in ruins, the last defenders of Adolf Hitler’s empire were not seasoned soldiers—but children.Boys who only months earlier had drilled with wooden rifles now faced tanks and artillery. Their voices had barely deepened, yet they screamed […]
Children of the Führer: The Fanaticism and Fury of the Hitler Youth
21 Oct 2026 1 Comment
in defence economics, health economics, laws of war, war and peace Tags: Nazi Germany, The Holocaust, World War II
Dr. Douglas McGlashan Kelley was a U.S. Army psychiatrist who became renowned for his psychological evaluations of high-ranking Nazi officials during the Nuremberg Trials. His work not only contributed to the fields of psychiatry and forensic psychology but also provided a rare glimpse into the minds of those responsible for the atrocities of the Holocaust […]
Dr. Douglas M. Kelley: Psychiatrist of the Nazi Mind at Nuremberg
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in defence economics, International law, laws of war, war and peace Tags: Nazi Germany, The Holocaust, World War II
Albert Speer must have been one of the biggest cowards of the Third Reich. He refused to take responsibility for his actions and kept claiming he wasn’t aware of the Holocaust. However, he was instrumental in getting the concentration camps built, and he kept the war machine going. Albert Speer is said to have prolonged […]
Albert Speer: The Liar Who Was Believed
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in defence economics, economic history, war and peace Tags: Nazi Germany, The Holocaust, World War II
Hermann Göring: The Rise and Fall of Hitler’s Most Powerful Lieutenant Hermann Wilhelm Göring was one of the most influential, flamboyant, and ruthless figures in Nazi Germany. A decorated fighter pilot from the First World War, he became one of Adolf Hitler’s earliest political allies, the founder of the Gestapo’s predecessor, the commander-in-chief of the […]
Hermann Göring: The Rise and Fall of Hitler’s Most Powerful Henchman
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in defence economics, war and peace Tags: Japan, Nazi Germany, World War I, World War II
By Max Hastings, an excellent book, I benefited from every page. One recurring theme is simply how hard the Germans fought on the way down, and how unusual that behavior was. Here is one interesting passage of many: In World War I, 150 German soldiers were sentenced to death for serious crimes, of which a…
*Plunder: The Last of the War in Europe, 1945*
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in economic history, Public Choice Tags: Nazi Germany
It is easy to forget that the Nazis didn’t take power, they were democratically elected, although they did not shy away from using violence to secure the votes. However, despite the bullying tactics by the SA, people still had a choice to vote for the NSDAP or any other party. The General election of July […]
When 13,745,680 People Voted for the Nazis
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in defence economics, economic history, International law, war and peace Tags: British politics, Nazi Germany, World War II
On 30 September 1938, the leaders of Great Britain, France, Italy and Nazi Germany signed the Munich Agreement, handing the Sudetenland—the predominantly German-speaking border regions of Czechoslovakia—to Adolf Hitler’s Germany. The Czechoslovaks themselves were not parties to the agreement. It was presented as a settlement intended to prevent another European war. British Prime Minister Neville […]
Munich: The Agreement That Failed to Preserve Peace
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in defence economics, war and peace Tags: British politics, Nazi Germany
Unity Valkyrie Freeman-Mitford (8 August 1914 – 28 May 1948) was an English socialite best known as a devotee of Adolf Hitler. Both in Britain and Germany, she was a prominent supporter of Nazism and fascism, and formed part of Hitler’s inner circle of friends.Following the declaration of World War II, Mitford attempted suicide in Munich, and was officially allowed safe […]
Unity Mitford-Hitler’s groupie
28 Aug 2026 1 Comment
in defence economics, war and peace Tags: Nazi Germany, The Holocaust, World War II
Heinrich Himmler, one of the most infamous figures of the Nazi regime, was born on October 7, 1900, in Munich, Germany. As a leading member of the Nazi Party and head of the SS (Schutzstaffel), Himmler played a pivotal role in orchestrating the Holocaust and implementing policies that led to the genocide of six million […]
Heinrich Himmler: Architect of the Holocaust
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in economic history, war and peace Tags: Nazi Germany
Prior to the outbreak of the second world war, Coca-Cola’s only unqualified success on the international scene was its bottling operations in Nazi Germany. Sales records were being set year after year in that venue, and by 1939 Coca-Cola had 43 bottling plants and more than 600 local distributors in that country. Fanta originated as a result of difficulties importing Coca-Cola syrup into Nazi […]
Fanta and the Third reich
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in constitutional political economy, economic history, politics, Public Choice Tags: Nazi Germany
The 1934 German head-of-state referendum, held on August 19, stands as a crucial moment in the Nazi regime’s consolidation of power. Following the death of President Paul von Hindenburg on August 2, 1934, Adolf Hitler sought to solidify his grip on Germany by merging the offices of President and Chancellor, thus assuming the title of […]
The 1934 German Head of State Referendum: A Pivotal Moment in Nazi Consolidation of Power
15 Aug 2026 1 Comment
in economics of crime, law and economics, laws of war, war and peace Tags: Nazi Germany, The Holocaust, World War II
The Schutzstaffel (SS): The Engine of the Nazi State The Schutzstaffel, commonly referred to as the SS, played a pivotal role in the rise and implementation of the Nazi regime in Germany between 1925 and 1945. Originally formed as a paramilitary bodyguard unit for Adolf Hitler, the SS evolved into a multifaceted organization responsible for […]
The Schutzstaffel (SS): The Engine of the Nazi State
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in defence economics, International law, laws of war, war and peace Tags: Nazi Germany, World War II
The Flensburg Government refers to a short-lived, provisional government of Nazi Germany that existed in the final days of World War II, from May 2 to May 23, 1945. Named after the town of Flensburg in northern Germany, near the Danish border, where it was headquartered, this government represented the last vestiges of the Third […]
The Flensburg Government—The Last Convulsions of the Third Reich
10 Aug 2026 1 Comment
in economic history, liberalism, libertarianism, Marxist economics Tags: Nazi Germany
A conversation with Kristian Niemietz
How Socialist Were the Nazis Really?
20 Jul 2026 1 Comment
in defence economics, war and peace Tags: Nazi Germany, World War II
The July 20 Plot, also known as Operation Valkyrie, represents one of the most significant assassination attempts against Adolf Hitler during World War II. This bold initiative was led by a group of senior German officers who, driven by a mix of moral indignation and practical considerations, aimed to eliminate the Führer and put an […]
Operation Valkyrie: The July 20, 1944 Plot
Celebrating humanity's flourishing through the spread of capitalism and the rule of law
Celebrating humanity's flourishing through the spread of capitalism and the rule of law
Celebrating humanity's flourishing through the spread of capitalism and the rule of law
Celebrating humanity's flourishing through the spread of capitalism and the rule of law
Celebrating humanity's flourishing through the spread of capitalism and the rule of law
Celebrating humanity's flourishing through the spread of capitalism and the rule of law
Celebrating humanity's flourishing through the spread of capitalism and the rule of law
Celebrating humanity's flourishing through the spread of capitalism and the rule of law
Celebrating humanity's flourishing through the spread of capitalism and the rule of law
Celebrating humanity's flourishing through the spread of capitalism and the rule of law
Celebrating humanity's flourishing through the spread of capitalism and the rule of law
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