Category Archives: World War II

Historic Gardening: WWI & WWII Victory Gardens

Posted on May 26, 2017 by

This week’s blog post takes gardening, homefront, and the military a historical step beyond the Civil War era. During the 1860’s, growing food was a necessity. People just did it. There wasn’t a propaganda campaign to get farmers into their … Continue reading →

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With Gladness: World War II Christmases

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

Christmas and other holidays in the 1940’s seem not as “far distant” as other historical eras. I think this is because I’ve heard so many stories from my grandparents and great-aunt about their war time holiday celebrations. When I originally … Continue reading →

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If Only In My Dreams…

Posted on December 9, 2016 by

It is a truth universally acknowledged that most people want to be home or with loved ones for the December holidays. Historically (and in the modern era), that isn’t always possible. One Christmas song recorded in 1943 addressed that reality … Continue reading →

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Photographs: More Than 1,000 Words

Posted on August 26, 2016 by

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Perhaps it’s a little cliché, but it is true. These last few weeks I’ve introduced some of my favorite primary sources from the European Theater of World War II. Today, I’d … Continue reading →

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Heinz Knoke: The “Other” Side of the Sky Battlefields

Posted on August 19, 2016 by

Sometimes it’s good to read “the other side of the story.” Remember, history is (usually) written by the victors, and sometimes the losing side is portrayed with more villainy than perhaps they deserve. I wasn’t sure what I would find … Continue reading →

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Corrie Ten Boom: Living Her Faith

Posted on August 12, 2016 by

It’s not often that there’s a history book people can’t put down, but every person I’ve talked to who’s read this book has had the same positive response. Even folks who think they “don’t like history” devour the pages of … Continue reading →

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