[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. Also visit our general discussion thread

[Homer_J_Simpson]

Selections from West Point Atlas for the Second World War
Southwest Russia, 1942: German Summer Offensive, Operations, 7 May-23 July 1942
North Africa, 1940: Rommel’s Second Offensive, 21 January-7 July 1942

[fso301]

That blouse and skirt advertised by Lane Bryant for $12.95 would cost $182.80 in 2012 dollars per the BLS inflations calculator.

When you look at the Lane Bryant catalog today, prices don't appear to have changed much. So where was the benefit in dismantling the entire American textile industry?

[CougarGA7]

• "I would be unpatriotic if I aided anyone in bringing aid and comfort to my country's enemies, and I consider that the coddling, visiting, and talking to Japanese by Friends' Societies or other soft-hearted and softer headed individuals is directly prejudicial to my country" - George S. Patton to Caroline Trask

• The Transport Group for the Midway invasion arrives at its assembly point at Saipan.