[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime”.)
To add this class to or drop it from your schedule notify Admissions and Records (Attn: Homer_J_Simpson) by freepmail. Those on the Realtime +/- 70 Years ping list are automatically enrolled. Course description, prerequisites and tuition information is available at the bottom of Homer’s profile.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

[ColdSteelTalon]

Funny how the students voted not to condemn Russia as the aggressor with Finland.

[Brugmansian]

The American Finnish Workers Federation, a adjunct of the Communist Party USA, had many members emigrate from America to the Karelian peninsula. They encouraged other lefties to go as well. Many were executed by Stalin and are buried in a mass grave at Sandamokh.

[PzLdr]

I see Harvard Law professor James Landis, working for the Feds, finds Harry Bridges isn’t a communist,which Bridges, in fact, was [and an agent to boot]; proving that EVEN 70 years ago, a Harvard trained gov’t gnome couldn’t spot a communist.

And, God bless the university system in Wisconsin. Turning out Red students as early as 1939.

[CougarGA7]

Day 31 of the Winter War, December 30, 1939

The Finnish force at Hulkonniemi captures large amounts of enemy materiel, including 25 artillery pieces, 11 tanks, 150 lorries and 250 horses.
Photo: SA-KUVA

Soviet 163rd Division loses 6,500 men

• Northern Finland: Colonel Siilasvuo is ordered to destroy the Russian 44th Division grouped along the Raate road. Finnish troops continue to pursue the retreating enemy across the frozen Lake Kianta.

• The enemy's 163rd Division loses around 6,500 men, approximately 35% of its strength.

• The Finnish force at Hulkonniemi captures large amounts of enemy materiel, including 25 artillery pieces, 11 tanks, 150 lorries and 250 horses.

• Finnish losses are 350 dead and 600 wounded.

• Lake Ladoga: Finnish troops repel an exploratory offensive by the enemy across the newly-frozen Lake Ladoga.