At least that’s what one of my graduate professors once said. Welcome to this random assortment of (generally) military-centered academia and the occasional rant. Here
Anime and WWII: The Connection
Japan’s actions during the Second World War are well known, as is the following American occupation and the ways in which the Japanese economy and
Normandy: Then and Now
On June 6th, 1944, the Allied powers launched history’s largest amphibious invasion across the English Channel, landing in the beaches of Northern France and beginning the grueling, ten-month-long process of liberating Europe from the Nazis and defeating Hitler. As a WWII historian, visiting the landing beaches of Normandy has been a massive, massive bucket list item for me for, well…. for as long as I can remember! Come join me as I explore German bunkers, French beaches, and Gothic cathedrals in Northern France!
Solivagant: (adj) wandering alone
Here is my humble attempt to chronicle some of my historically-based adventures. Often alone, occasionally with quality companions, always amazing!
Italian Street Art
As the cradle of the Renaissance, art continues to run strong in the blood of Italians. This stunning collection of street art and grafitti is from my 2019 trip to my motherland.
Romancing Zelenskey
We as a species have *always* romanticized wartime figures, from the classic “Knight in Shining Armor” trope to putting fighter aces in movies and on postcards. Who in our lifetimes is more worthy of such treatment than President Volodomyr Zelensky, who refuses to bow to a 21st century tyrant? But wait – is it even healthy to create heroes in such times?
Mutterkreuz: The German Mother’s Cross
This section of the website will showcase my collection of relics from the Second World War (and honestly probably other random cool stuff) and share
Before Overlord – Turning Points in World War II: A Brief Summary
Six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States Navy halted the seemingly unstoppable progress of Japanese expansion across the Pacific at the Battle of Midway. On the other side of the world, German and Russian forces were engaged in the titanic struggles of Stalingrad and Kursk. Both campaigns have been called turning points. Evaluate the accuracy of that statement. Was there an earlier shift in momentum on either front?”
Assorted Musings from an Unknown Historian 