[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 .)
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[Homer_J_Simpson]

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William L. Shirer, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

[PzLdr]

Tamerlane was NOT a descendant of Chinghiss Quan. He was a Turk of stock descended from the peoples of the Khwaresm Empire, conquered by the Mongols in the period around 1215-1222. On his own march to power, Tamerlane [actually Timur I Ling (”the lame”)] initially worked through a ruler who WAS descended from the Quan. Tamerlane acted as his vizier. It was only much later that Tamerlane ruled in his own name.

There was supposedly a curse on Tamerlane’s tomb, that anyone despoiling it, and opening the coffin would unleash a terrible catastrophe. And tomorrow is June 22d.

[CougarGA7]

Today the Luftwaffe’s Air Corps VIII of Air Fleet 2 reports that they are still short 600 vehicles, 40% of its aircraft, and vital communications equipment.

This is an example of just how depleted the Luftwaffe really is after the ongoing air war with the British. There is a myth that the Germans had air superiority over the Russian front. This is true only in the very short term. It won’t be very long before German after action reports would be filled with reports of Russian aircraft menacing their formations.

[beebuster2000]

great posts today. thanks all