[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” Or view Homer’s posting history .)
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]

Selections from West Point Atlas for the Second World War
Evolution of Plan Yellow, October 1939-January 1940
The Far East and the Pacific, 1941 – The Imperial Powers, 1 September 1939

[ichabod1]

GREAT article on HawHaw. It reminded me that letting the propagandists rant on is the best way of defeating them — something Glenn Beck has been saying about Van Jones and ACORN lately.

[CougarGA7]

Day 88 of the Winter War, February 25, 1940

In Kuhmo, Reuhkavaara 'motti' is finally cleared out by midday.
Photo: SA-KUVA

Scandinavian foreign ministers announce policy of neutrality

• Karelian Isthmus: the enemy offensive on the intermediary positions in the Taipale sector and the Central Isthmus is halted by Finnish counterattacks.

• A Finnish infantry division is deployed in Vuosalmi.

• III Army Corps' focus of operations is shifted to Vuosalmi.

• In the north, an enemy company pursuing the Finnish troops which carried out yesterday's surprise attack at Kuusivaara in Salla is destroyed in an ambush.

• In Kuhmo, Reuhkavaara 'motti' is finally cleared out by midday.

• Scandinavian foreign ministers declare their countries' neutrality and emphasize their commitment to peace.

[CougarGA7]

Tonight from Campbell's Playhouse, Orson Wells proudly presents Only Angels Have Wings. Enjoy.