This Day in History. The Latvian Elite Demands the Restoration of Latvia's Independence During German Occupation with a Memorandum
The article discusses a 1944 memorandum drafted by the Latvian Central Council, calling for the restoration of Latvia's independence during German occupation.
This Day in History: Latvian Elite Demand Restoration of Latvia's Independence During German Occupation
A memorandum demanding the restoration of Latvia's independence was drafted by notable Latvians during the Nazi occupation, sparking strong reactions from the occupying authorities.
"Hezbollah is a big mafia that is in survival mode": a Lebanese documentarian's view on the war
Monika Borgmann, a German-Lebanese documentarian, discusses Hezbollah's complex role in Lebanon and warns of potential Israeli occupation in an interview with La Nacion.
Parallels of the histories of Latvia and Ukraine. How national partisans fought against Soviet occupiers
The article discusses the formation and role of the Latvian National Partisan Association during the Soviet and German occupation in the mid-1940s as Latvians sought independence and resisted forced mobilization.
If Day: When Canada staged a Nazi occupation to sell the war
The article discusses the historical event known as 'If Day,' when Canada staged a mock German invasion during World War II to boost morale and support for the war effort.
Pavlos Melas Camp: A detention facility in the heart of occupied Macedonia – The 51 Pontians of Kilkis
The article discusses the historical significance of the Pavlos Melas Camp during the German occupation of Thessaloniki, focusing on its role as a detention and execution site.
Shooting Range of Kaisariani, May Day of '44...
On May 1, 1944, 200 Greek patriots, predominantly communists, were executed by the Nazis in retaliation for the killing of a German officer, marking a tragic event during the German occupation of Greece.
Kaisariani: The Bloody May Day of '44 – Nazi Retaliation, the 200 Executed, and the Sacrifice of Napoleon Soukatzidis
The article discusses the Nazi retaliation in Kaisariani, Greece in 1944, leading to the execution of 200 individuals including resistance fighters, amidst the broader context of German occupation.
A Girl Expelled from Norway for Loving a German Soldier at the Origins of a Family Saga
The article tells the story of Thekla, a Norwegian girl ousted from her community for her love for a German soldier after World War II, reflecting on the long-standing stigma faced by those who collaborated with or loved German soldiers during the occupation.
The Sahrawi refugee camps, the place where the Mercedes die
The article explores how the Sahrawi refugee camps in Tinduf, Algeria, reflect both the long-standing Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara and the enduring utility of the German-made Mercedes W123 model for transportation in the inhospitable terrain.
IPN historian responds to Yad Vashem: We should require seriousness and accuracy from ourselves
The article discusses the response from the IPN historian to Yad Vashem's statement regarding the German occupation of Poland during World War II, emphasizing the importance of serious and accurate discourse about history.