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Carlson’s WWII Revisionism Draws Sharp Rebuke from Rees-Mogg and Polish Diplomats
politics7 days ago

Carlson’s WWII Revisionism Draws Sharp Rebuke from Rees-Mogg and Polish Diplomats

US commentator Tucker Carlson faced intense backlash after arguing in a podcast interview with former UK minister Jacob Rees-Mogg that Britain should not have fought World War II. Carlson claimed Germany had legitimate claims to Polish territory and that the war destroyed Britain’s empire. Rees-Mogg rejected these views, stating that without the war, Britain would be speaking German. The exchange prompted a formal demand for retraction from Poland’s chargé d’affaires in Washington and criticism from US conservative figures, highlighting a sharp divergence in right-wing foreign policy views.

via The Guardian|
#foreign-policy#jacob-rees-mogg#politics
Historian Andrew Roberts Debunks Tucker Carlson's WWII Revisionism in Rees-Mogg Interview
politics8 days ago

Historian Andrew Roberts Debunks Tucker Carlson's WWII Revisionism in Rees-Mogg Interview

US commentator Tucker Carlson faced sharp criticism after arguing in a podcast interview with former UK minister Jacob Rees-Mogg that Britain was wrong to fight World War II and that Germany had legitimate claims to Polish territory. Carlson claimed the Treaty of Versailles unfairly stripped Germany of land, a view Rees-Mogg rejected as historically inaccurate. The exchange drew backlash from US conservatives, including Ambassador Mike Huckabee, who called Carlson's remarks indefensible. Historian Andrew Roberts has since published a detailed rebuttal, arguing Carlson's positions constitute 'Hitler apologism' and misrepresent key facts about the 1939 invasion of Poland and the broader war.

via UnHerd|
#historical-revisionism#jacob-rees-mogg#politics
Final masts of WWII bomb-laden shipwreck removed in Thames Estuary
world8 days ago

Final masts of WWII bomb-laden shipwreck removed in Thames Estuary

The final masts of the SS Richard Montgomery, a WWII shipwreck carrying 1,400 tons of explosives in the Thames Estuary, have been successfully removed. The operation, which cost £9.5 million, was undertaken to prevent the masts from collapsing onto the deteriorating hull and triggering a detonation. The masts will now be conserved and displayed in Kent.

via The Washington Post|
#maritime-salvage#ss-richard-montgomery#thames-estuary
Harry Francis, 101, dies: South Gloucestershire loses last surviving WW2 SBS veteran
obituaries17 days ago

Harry Francis, 101, dies: South Gloucestershire loses last surviving WW2 SBS veteran

Harry Francis, a 101-year-old World War II veteran from South Gloucestershire, has died. He joined the Royal Navy in 1942 after lying about his age and later became one of the first members of the Special Boat Service (SBS), conducting covert operations in Italy, Lebanon, and Burma. His wife Gwen described the family as heartbroken but grateful for community support. Francis celebrated his 100th birthday last year and maintained secrecy regarding his wartime missions due to the Official Secrets Act.

via BBC|
#harry-francis#obituaries#royal-navy
German prosecutors open case against 105-year-old suspect in WWII POW camp murders
world17 days ago

German prosecutors open case against 105-year-old suspect in WWII POW camp murders

German prosecutors in Dortmund have opened an investigation into a 105-year-old man suspected of serving as a guard at the Stalag 326 VI K prisoner-of-war camp in Senne. The suspect is accused of being an accessory to multiple murders involving Soviet prisoners held between 1941 and 1945. This case follows the death of a second former guard from the same camp and highlights the urgent, though increasingly difficult, efforts to prosecute Nazi-era crimes before remaining suspects die. No statute of limitations applies to these charges in Germany.

via The Guardian|
#germany#nazi-war-crimes#soviet-pows
German prosecutors pursue 105-year-old suspect in WWII POW camp murder case
world19 days ago

German prosecutors pursue 105-year-old suspect in WWII POW camp murder case

German authorities are investigating a 105-year-old man for alleged complicity in multiple murders at the Stalag 326 VI K prisoner-of-war camp in Senne, Germany. The suspect is accused of serving as a guard during World War II, a period when the facility held between 180,000 and 200,000 Soviet prisoners. This investigation follows the death of a second former guard from the same camp and highlights the ongoing, though increasingly difficult, efforts to prosecute Nazi-era crimes decades after the war. While no statute of limitations exists for murder in Germany, the advanced age of remaining suspects poses significant logistical and legal challenges for the justice system.

via BBC|
#germany#nazi-crimes#stalag-326
Retailers Remove WWII-Style Soldier Costume After Backlash
business1 month ago

Retailers Remove WWII-Style Soldier Costume After Backlash

Target, Walmart, and Amazon pulled Orion Costumes’ 'German Army Soldier Adult Costume' after criticism it evoked WWII German uniforms; the listings were removed from the retailers’ sites, though Google search results still show pages. Walmart and Amazon confirmed the removals, while Target did not comment. The move follows Target’s earlier backlash over an offensive clown costume and ties into broader debates over DEI policies and brand reputation amid political pressure.

via USA Today|
#business#controversy#halloween
Yasukuni Shrine: Tokyo's Wartime Memorial Spurring Regional Tensions
world1 month ago

Yasukuni Shrine: Tokyo's Wartime Memorial Spurring Regional Tensions

Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine commemorates about 2.5 million war dead, including 14 Class A war criminals, and its annual visits by Japanese leaders provoke sharp protests from China and South Korea who see it as a symbol of unchecked wartime memory. While some officials defend the practice as honoring the dead, the shrine remains a flashpoint in East Asia, highlighting tensions over Japan’s wartime actions and the need for remorse and reconciliation.

via Al Jazeera|
#china-japan-relations#japanese-politics#korea-japan-relations
The Fence that Jumpstarted the Mosquito's Flight
technology1 month ago

The Fence that Jumpstarted the Mosquito's Flight

The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito, nicknamed the Wooden Wonder for its plywood construction, was a versatile WWII aircraft whose rapid development and innovative dispersed manufacturing—harnessing cabinetmakers and furniture makers—let it outpace the Spitfire; a Salisbury Hall neighbor reportedly removed a fence so the second prototype could fly to Hatfield, accelerating production across bomber, fighter, and reconnaissance roles and spawning the Hornet variant.

via The Aviation Geek Club|
#dispersed-manufacturing#mosquito#salisbury-hall
world1 month ago

Japan’s PM skips Yasukuni visit to ease China and Korea tensions on WWII surrender anniversary

On the 81st anniversary of Japan’s WWII surrender, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not visit Yasukuni Shrine to avoid straining relations with China and South Korea, while defense ministers and party officials prayed there. Her Nippon Budokan speech acknowledged peace and postwar responsibilities but did not address Japan’s wartime past, a stance critics say avoids hard truths as regional tensions persist. Emperor Naruhito’s remarks echoed a wish for peace and reflection.

via Politico|
#china#japan#sanae-takaichi