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.Drive on Big Scale (Parker) * – 2
Stalin Sends Reply to Roosevelt; ‘Agreeable,’ Says Davies, Returning (Sulzberger) – 3-4
Vatican is Hopeful of Russian Accord – 4
War News Summarized – 4
Zeiss Factory Hit – 5
Power Units Hit in Sardinia Raids – 6
George, Elizabeth Visit U.S. Air Bases (by Robert Richards, first-time contributor) – 7
164th Won Glory at ‘Coffin Corner’ (Hailey) – 9
The Texts of the Day’s Communiques on Fighting in Various Zones – 10-12
2,184 Americans Killed in Africa – 12
Axis Trial by Bombs (Baldwin) – 12
* The map associated with this article is on page 5. We regret the error.