Category: US History

  • The Turning Tide: How D-Day Shaped War and Politics in 1944-1945

    The conclusion of World War II in 1945 was shaped by complex military strategies and political dynamics in 1944, particularly spotlighting D-Day’s implications for Allied leadership and post-war arrangements.

  • D-Day 81 Years Later

    Remembering D-Day: Its Impact on World War II and the Politics of the Allied Powers June 6, 1944, is a date etched in history as D-Day, the day when Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion ever seen. Over 156,000 troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations stormed the…

  • WW1 and WW2: Ukraine

    The historical struggle of Ukraine from World War I through Soviet oppression is marked by significant humanitarian crises, national aspirations, and violent repressions that shaped contemporary identity and conflict.

  • American History: June’s Defining Moments

    June 2025 highlights significant historical anniversaries encompassing constitutional foundations, global conflicts, civil rights achievements, and technological advancements, reflecting humanity’s ongoing quest for freedom, justice, and progress.

  • ReBlog CW160: Memorial Day

    This is one of several articles in my brief history series about the US Civil War and its 160 anniversary. Originally published Memorial Day 2018. Updated May 2023. In 1970, Memorial Day became a federal holiday on the last Monday in May and now most people are not even sure what the holiday is about…

  • WW1@100 The Ottoman-Arab War

    World War I significantly transformed the Middle East, dismantling the Ottoman Empire and establishing colonial mandates, creating enduring conflicts and complexities affecting the region today.