Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
I recently saw evangelist Franklin Graham share a concerning story from Fox News. This would be a serious breach of religious freedom if Clive Johnston was arrested for simply preaching a gospel message based on John 3:16. But was he? There is far more to the story. People in the UK are not being arrested … Read More “Is the UK Arresting People For Preaching the Gospel?” »
Aviation-minded naval officers in the interwar years understood that carrier power could redefine maritime strategy, but only one navy demonstrated it in combat before December 1941: the Royal Navy at Taranto. Japan’s Naval General Staff watched that operation closely. One year later, the Imperial Japanese Navy executed its own audacious carrier strike against Pearl Harbor. … Read More “How the Attack on Taranto Informed the Attack on Pearl Harbor” »
The Germans have been busy during 1941. Not only had they invaded the Soviet Union and continued the Battle of the Atlantic, they also had occupied several countries and were still trying to deal with Britain. This included a bombing campaign, as well as the war in North Africa. This episode brings us to the … Read More “SWWP 43 – Catching Up With the Germans on the Eve of Pearl Harbor” »
When World War II began in 1939, several nations had built formidable military forces, each excelling in different areas such as army size, naval power, and air superiority. Below is an analysis of the top five militaries at the start of the war, detailing their strengths and capacities. You may also be interested in The … Read More “The Top Five Militaries at the Outbreak of World War II” »
Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister of Britain, truly desired peace for Europe. He believed that Adolf Hitler could be negotiated and that Hitler’s stated intentions were sincere. The situation was Germany’s plan to send troops into Czechoslovakia. Instead of warning Hitler to keep out, he agreed for Hitler to take part of Czechoslovakia and leave the rest. … Read More “Peace in Our Time?” »
There has been a renewal of historical movies related to the Second World War with the success of Dunkirk. One of the recent offering is Darkest Hour, featuring the first part of Winston’s Churchill time as prime minister. Portraying Winston Churchill would be a challenge for any actor. I though John Lithgow did a great … Read More “Darkest Hour – Review” »
