Week 312 – Hirohito Announces Surrender – War Continues – WW2 – August 17
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in defence economics, economic history, laws of war, war and peace Tags: atomic bombings, World War II
Week 311 – The US drops two atomic bombs on Japan – WW2 – August 10, 1945
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The Unpredictability of Joseph Mengele
09 Aug 2024 Leave a comment
in economics of crime, law and economics, war and peace Tags: Nazi Germany, World War II

I had planned to write a blog on Menegele’s experiments on children, especially on twins, but as before, I couldn’t. I had to stop; the children’s eyes haunted me. Joseph Mengele, often referred to as the “Angel of Death,” is one of the most infamous figures associated with the Holocaust due to his brutal medical […]
The Unpredictability of Joseph Mengele
“Everyone Looked Like Monsters”
07 Aug 2024 Leave a comment
in defence economics, laws of war, war and peace Tags: atomic bombings, World War II

After 79 years there is very little new to be uncovered about the atom bombing of the Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki, by the USA on August 6 and August 9, 1945 respectively, to end World War II. And yet, somehow, there always is. This 52m video focuses on Hiroshima and the photos that were […]
“Everyone Looked Like Monsters”
Hiroshima and “Little Boy”: A Historical Perspective
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in defence economics, laws of war, war and peace Tags: atomic bombings, Japan, World War II

On August 6, 1945, the world witnessed the devastating power of nuclear warfare for the first time when the United States dropped an atomic bomb, code-named “Little Boy,” on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. This event marked a significant turning point in World War II and had profound implications for international relations, warfare, and ethics. […]
Hiroshima and “Little Boy”: A Historical Perspective
Week 310 – Mokusatsu! – WW2 – August 3, 1945
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JFK & PT 109
04 Aug 2024 Leave a comment
in defence economics, politics - USA, war and peace Tags: JFK, World War II

On the night of August 1-2, 1943, during World War II, Lieutenant John F. Kennedy, future President of the United States, experienced a defining moment in his military career when his patrol torpedo boat, PT-109, was destroyed in the Solomon Islands. This event not only showcased Kennedy’s leadership and bravery but also became a significant […]
JFK & PT 109
Week 310 – Mokusatsu! – WW2 – August 3, 1945
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in defence economics, war and peace Tags: Japan, World War II
The Testimony of Toshio Tono—Evil of the Japanese Imperial Army
31 Jul 2024 Leave a comment
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SKIES OF THUNDER: THE DEADLY WORLD WAR II MISSION OVER THE ROOF OF THE WORLD by Caroline Alexander
31 Jul 2024 Leave a comment
in defence economics, war and peace Tags: China, World War II
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(Flying “the Hump” in World War II. The Curtiss C-46 Commando was a mainstay for those operations, conducted over the Himalayan foothills where there was no emergency landing strip.) The term “Over the Hump” is a concept that seems lost to history. When applied properly it embodies the American effort to supply the Nationalist Chinese […]
SKIES OF THUNDER: THE DEADLY WORLD WAR II MISSION OVER THE ROOF OF THE WORLD by Caroline Alexander
Week 309 – Allies Issue Potsdam Declaration – WW2 – July 27, 1945
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in defence economics, laws of war, war and peace Tags: World War II
The 20 July Plot @ 80
21 Jul 2024 Leave a comment
in defence economics, war and peace Tags: Nazi Germany, World War II

The 20 July Plot, also known as Operation Valkyrie, represents one of the most significant assassination attempts against Adolf Hitler during World War II. This daring endeavor was orchestrated by a group of high-ranking German officers, who, motivated by a combination of moral outrage and pragmatic considerations, sought to eliminate the Führer and bring an […]
The 20 July Plot @ 80
Week 305 – Operation Olympic – 100,000 US casualties in 60 days? – WW2 -…
04 Jul 2024 Leave a comment
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The International Military Tribunal for the Far East-aka The Tokyo War Crimes Trial.
03 Jul 2024 Leave a comment
in defence economics, economics of crime, International law, law and economics, laws of war, war and peace Tags: Japan, World War II

Most people will have heard of the Nuremberg Trials, but few have heard of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East (IMTFE), or Tokyo War Crimes Trial. The Nuremberg trials are often criticized because of the low number of convictions of Nazi War criminals. The conviction rate of International Military Tribunal for the Far […]
The International Military Tribunal for the Far East-aka The Tokyo War Crimes Trial.

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