What were the reasons for World War II? Of course, Hitler attacked Poland. On the other hand, when Stalin invaded Poland and then attacked Finland a few months later, nobody declared war on the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, Hitler tried to negotiate a settlement. So what were the reasons for World War II? The Versailles “Peace Treaty” had created so many injustices in Europe that it bore within itself the seeds of a new war. One ought not neglect the colonial arms race in the Pacific between the newcomer Japan and the old European colonial powers…
By William Halvorsen ∙ January 1, 2000
The publication of Pat Buchanan's book, A Republic, Not an Empire, coming with Buchanan's departure from the Republican Party in order to seek the presidential nomination of the Reform Party, has created the opportunity for Buchanan's critics to come crawling out of the woodwork with the usual arguments concerning the supposed anti-Semitism and extremism of…
By David Thomas ∙ May 25, 1998
Introduction “Germany must be destroyed” is a collection of quotes made by various political leaders, scholars, and opinion makers in the West over a period stretching back to the 19th century. It gives a feel for the “problem” that Germany has represented to other nations since Bismarck achieved unity in 1870 and the German people burst…
By Alfred M. De Zayas ∙ January 1, 1989
First report of three judges from the military court at Prague, Hans Boetticher, Georg Hurtig, and Horst Reger. The report dated 29 September 1939 describes their work in the province of Posen between 18 and 28 September: “Witness depositions were not limited to ethnic Germans but also extended to Polish persons. Polish soldiers, especially the…
By James Joseph Martin ∙ October 1, 1985
Table of Contents Opinions and Opinion Makers in the U.S.A. Winston Churchill as a Factor Influencing Americans at the Outset, June 1941 Initial Reaction of Interventionist Spokesmen and Press to the Soviet Entry into the European War Some Diplomatic and Economic Straws in the Wind The Roosevelt Administration and Press Supporters Lean Toward Aid at…
By Else Loeser ∙ January 1, 1983
Dedicated to the memory of the ethnic researcher Dr. Kurt Lueck, Posen, in gratitude for his scientific research into the German ethnic national areas of Poland. Foreword When I was asked about a year and a half ago whether or not I would consider giving a talk on the subject of Poland — in view…
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