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This week’s class topic does nothing short of cause an internal battle of the psyche of each reader. The recorded histories surrounding the Rape of Nanking are overwhelmed by biased, one-sided views and opinions that enter into a argument of “he-said, she-said” thwarts for public approval. The entire discussion on the Rape of Nanking might […]

When thinking about massacres that occurred during the Second World War, most people immediately think of the Holocaust as the most evil act committed by the Axis powers. However, in 1937, the Japanese army committed one of the greatest atrocities … Continue reading →

To American’s World War II began on December 7th, 1941, when the Japanese army bombed Pearl Harbor, forcing us to end our stage of isolation. For the rest of the world, World War II began for them at several different times, and for the Chinese and Japanese, World War II was called the Sino-Japanese War. […]

  On January 13, 1937 the Japanese army began a brutal attack on the people of Nanking. An estimated 350,000 people were murdered. Other citizens were raped, assaulted, and forced to witness unspeakable acts perpetrated on on their loved ones by the Japanese soldiers .  It is difficult to conceptualize the amount to life lost in this attack … Continue reading “The Forgotten Massacre”

Since the Revolutionary War, African American soldiers were able to fight the enemies of America as lower enlisted soldiers.  During the Civil War, African soldiers were able to form their own companies under caucasian command, however, they were able to rise higher in rank then previously.  In World War II African American soldiers were able … Continue reading “War: Countries Together Win Wars”

Today we all look back at WWII as a huge lesson in life. Hitler was an evil dictator whop took away some of the most basic human rights from innocent people. It’s common place in our culture. We have all… Continue Reading →

In 1948, following the conclusion of the Second World War and the ensuing years of displacement suffered by the Jewish peoples of Europe,  the remaining Ashkenazim people finally united and pushed forward to make the dream of Zion a reality.  With the help of such Allies as Great Britain, who currently held Palestine as a…

The personal stories of the natives of Palestine from before the creation of Israel seem to be unknown relative to the stories of the Jews who settled in what became Israel. It seems that because of the Holocaust in Europe, and the creation of a Jewish state in the years immediately following the end of … Continue reading “Post-Colonialism and Palestine”

It is rare to find a person today who is completely unaware of the conflicts between the nation of Israel and Palestine. Unfortunately, the history surrounding the ordeal has become shrouded in confusion and disagreement. Emotions and poor historiography have blurred the lines between truth and fiction, leading to years of tragedy. Emile Habiby wrote […]

When understanding the ramifications of the Second World War, it must be understood that the surrender of Japan did not mark the end of difficulties across the globe. For instance, the war brought about a level of human displacement throughout … Continue reading →