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Ukraine Returns Polish Award as WWII Dispute Deepens Over UPA History
world28 days ago

Ukraine Returns Polish Award as WWII Dispute Deepens Over UPA History

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy and senior officials handed back Poland’s Order of the White Eagle after Warsaw said it would revoke the honour, a move tied to a widening WWII-era dispute over the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), accused of massacres of Poles. Poland’s president had announced he would strip Zelenskiy of the award; Kyiv criticized the decision as a strategic misstep and urged reflection rather than political posturing. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged calm to avoid further escalation, while Kyiv said the broader alliance against Russia remains intact.

via Al Jazeera|
#diplomacy#noteextra#poland
Normandy Honors D-Day's Last Veterans on 82nd Anniversary
world1 month ago

Normandy Honors D-Day's Last Veterans on 82nd Anniversary

World leaders and the last remaining D-Day veterans gathered in Normandy to mark the 82nd anniversary of the 1944 landings, with ceremonies at Langrune-sur-Mer and Colleville-sur-Mer honoring about 160,000 Allied troops and more than 4,400 killed on D-Day. Six of the final veterans attended the British Normandy Memorial, and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and UK Defence Secretary John Healey paid respects, underscoring Operation Overlord as the largest seaborne invasion in history and the enduring sacrifice that helped liberate Europe.

via Euronews.com|
#commemoration#d-day#normandy
When a Storm Fizzles: A War-Time Weather Drama Falls Short
entertainment1 month ago

When a Storm Fizzles: A War-Time Weather Drama Falls Short

Pressure aims to dramatize the D-Day lead-up through rival meteorologists, but the film is dull and overreliant on trivia about weather data; despite Andrew Scott’s Stagg and Brendan Fraser’s Eisenhower, the central meteorological conflict lacks real stakes and the promised disaster never materializes, leaving the war-drama with little dramatic payoff.

via The New York Times|
#dday#entertainment#film-review
The Weatherman’s War: Scott and Fraser Star in Pressure
entertainment1 month ago

The Weatherman’s War: Scott and Fraser Star in Pressure

A taut WWII drama centered on Captain James Stagg, the meteorologist who advised delaying the Normandy landings, as Andrew Scott’s wary weatherman clashes with Brendan Fraser’s Eisenhower. Adapted from David Haig’s stage play by Anthony Maras, Pressure is a lean 100-minute chamber piece that foregrounds weather, science and leadership, delivering tense, quietly gripping performances and a timely meditation on truth, expertise, and decision under pressure.

via Variety|
#andrew-scott#brendan-fraser#d-day
Plymouth braces for in-situ WWII bomb detonation as 1,200 evacuated
local-news2 months ago

Plymouth braces for in-situ WWII bomb detonation as 1,200 evacuated

A 250kg German World War II bomb found at a Plymouth building site in the Southway area will be detonated in place after one fuse couldn’t be safely assessed; about 1,200 nearby homes are evacuated within a 400m exclusion zone as mitigation measures—including sand barriers and a protective structure—aim to limit blast damage. Evacuation centers and hotel accommodations are in place, with schools closed, and authorities say there are no immediate plans to extend the cordon, following a prior large Plymouth evacuation in 2024.

via BBC|
#controlled-explosion#evacuations#local-news
Dresden Center Cleared After WWII Bomb Deactivated Near Carola Bridge
world4 months ago

Dresden Center Cleared After WWII Bomb Deactivated Near Carola Bridge

A 250kg British WWII bomb found near Dresden’s Carola Bridge was defused, triggering the city’s largest evacuation (about 18,000 people) and cordoning off much of the old town. After explosive ordnance disposal removed the detonator, residents could return and traffic restrictions were lifted; the device will be disposed of at Zeithain, with emergency accommodation set up at the Dresden Exhibition Centre.

via BBC|
#carola-bridge#dresden#evacuation
War-Torn Swagger: Peaky Blinders Delivers a Polished WWII Sendoff
film4 months ago

War-Torn Swagger: Peaky Blinders Delivers a Polished WWII Sendoff

Tommy Shelby returns in a 1940-set feature that pairs Cillian Murphy’s composed ruthlessness with Barry Keoghan’s volatile Duke against a Nazi-forgery plot; stylish production, sharp costumes and a fan-service mix of brutal action and quiet pathos render it a polished, sentiment‑rich sendoff that should find Netflix audiences after a brief theatrical run.

via Variety|
#barry-keoghan#cillian-murphy#film
Betty Reid Soskin, Nation’s Oldest Park Ranger and WWII Veteran, Dies at 104
obituaries6 months ago

Betty Reid Soskin, Nation’s Oldest Park Ranger and WWII Veteran, Dies at 104

Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active National Park Service ranger who shared her experiences of life during WWII and was a trailblazer for Black Americans, has died at age 104. She served at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, educating visitors and inspiring many, including President Obama. Her life was marked by resilience, activism, and a lasting legacy, including a school named in her honor.

via CNN|
#betty-reid-soskin#black-americans#legacy
Tensions Rise as China and Taiwan Clash Over WWII Legacy and Military Parades
world10 months ago

Tensions Rise as China and Taiwan Clash Over WWII Legacy and Military Parades

China commemorates the 80th anniversary of WWII with a military parade and films highlighting its resistance against Japanese invasion, emphasizing its national identity and historical narrative. Meanwhile, Taiwan uses the anniversary to assert its own history and independence, contrasting with China's narrative, leading to ongoing disputes over the legacy of WWII and its implications for current geopolitics.

via NPR|
#china#japan#nanjing-massacre