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Modern Memory Affected by Images?
The Japanese military atrocities in the Chinese city of Nanking are regarded as being some of the worst in human history, with hundreds of thousands of Chinese citizens killed, beaten, raped, tortured, and bullied by the Japanese soldiers. It is not my intention to doubt the severity of the destruction or the brutality of the … Continue reading “Modern Memory Affected by Images?”
French Ideas for a Postwar World Order
The reconstruction of France and France’s place in the postwar world political arena was on the mind of French political leaders as World War Two came to a close and in the immediate aftermath. As apart of preparing for the future the French commissioned a study called “Outline of a Doctrine of French Policy”. This … Continue reading “French Ideas for a Postwar World Order”
The Rape of Nanking
In the western world when anyone thinks of wartime atrocities their mind immediately goes to the Holocaust during World War II. The systematic extermination of Jewish people by Hitler’s Nazi regime is widely considered one of the most abominable acts of violence by man against other men in the history of the world. The Rape … Continue reading “The Rape of Nanking” Continue reading →
The Rape of Nanking
In the western world when anyone thinks of wartime atrocities their mind immediately goes to the Holocaust during World War II. The systematic extermination of Jewish people by Hitler’s Nazi regime is widely considered one of the most abominable acts of violence by man against other men in the history of the world. The Rape … Continue reading “The Rape of Nanking”
Nanjing Massacre: Fact or Fiction
The articles and video provided to us discussed the Japanese assault on Nanjing. During the late 1930’s, Japan started to invade China, they had set their sights on Nanjing. Nanjing was the capital of China until the government moved the capital more inland from the Japanese. When the Japanese reached Nanjing there appears to be … Continue reading “Nanjing Massacre: Fact or Fiction” Continue reading →
The Nanking Massacre (?)
From 1931-1932, the Japanese Imperial army took over Manchuria, and in July of 1937, the Second Sino-Japanese War began. In December of this war, a battle occurred in Nanking between the Chinese and Japanese. Or was it a massacre of the Chinese by the Japanese? In her book, “The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust […]
Recovering from the Atomic Blasts
As the Second World War came to a close, the Allies were faced with a very difficult decision. Having already won the won in Europe, the Allies, but primarily the United States, had to decide whether invade the island of … Continue reading →
Catching Up
My name is Parker Manning. I am a double major in Political Science and History. I study Political Science for the Army and because I want to study law and work in international relations and politics, but I study history because it is my one of my hobbies. World War Two is my favorite war … Continue reading “Catching Up”
Veterans Blog (Seminar Leadership)
1) A common theme was the disgrace and shame the German soldiers received. Collin R. wrote “duty and honor are forever tainted” when referring to the general attitude towards the German army still today. My question is why? Because they lost or because they are synonymous with the holocaust? Thinking Points: Not every German Soldier … Continue reading “Veterans Blog (Seminar Leadership)”
It’s Me!
Hello everyone! My name is Kendall Romaine and I am a junior at Virginia Tech studying History. I am from North Carolina and love all things about America, especially the history aspect.
