June 6, 1944. If Pearl Harbor is a day which will live in infamy, then surely D-Day is one which will live in intrepidity. It was the culmination of the fears and hopes of an entire world; the crowning battle of the European Theatre; a crusade of courage against an unhinged tyrant. It was 150,000 … Continue reading D-Day: Dawn of Legends
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A World War Two Christmas
Christmas is a time of year that is special and meaningful. As writers, we love to include Christmas celebrations in our work. Perhaps you're writing a novel set during WWII and you wonder how to keep it authentic and real. Or maybe you're just an enthusiastic history buff who takes every chance to learn about … Continue reading A World War Two Christmas
An Appeal To Teach History Again
I grew up in a different world than most of my peers. You see, on any given day in my house, you would find my siblings and I playing make believe of some of the greatest heroes of American history. My parents taught us history from the time we were young children. We took it … Continue reading An Appeal To Teach History Again
History Buff Blog Tag
I have been wondering for an eternity now why someone hasn't created a blog tag for history buffs. I know I can't be the only one out there that adores history and would love to do a blog tag surrounding it. Am I right? Please tell me there are a few of you out there … Continue reading History Buff Blog Tag
3 Ways History Is Becoming a Thing of The Past
Okay, no pun intended in the title. Just had to throw that out there. But it's a valid argument that History is becoming lost to the raging waves of time. How though? I'm glad you asked. 1. Cancel Culture The number one thing that I see as being a reason for History becoming lost to … Continue reading 3 Ways History Is Becoming a Thing of The Past
Is The Confederate Flag Racist?
Here's a topic that's a sore spot to many people today. All around the country we hear the cry ringing out, "Racist!". Everything is about whether you are or aren't racist. Whether an object or symbol is or isn't racist. Well known to Americans all across the country and acclaimed to be among the top … Continue reading Is The Confederate Flag Racist?
5 Things History Buffs Can’t Stand In Movies
It's no secret to any of you that I am a History Buff. I try to hide it, but somehow it just comes out. Kidding of course. I know I do a terrible job at trying to hide that fact. There are some things though that us History Buffs absolutely cannot stand when watching historical … Continue reading 5 Things History Buffs Can’t Stand In Movies