Tag Archives: World War II

White Paper: Regional Ethnography and Autonomy Concerns in the Carpathian Region of Europe

Posted on September 25, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary The Carpathian arc—spanning southern Poland and eastern Czechia through Slovakia, Ukraine’s Zakarpattia (Transcarpathia), northern Romania (Maramureș & Transylvania), and a corner of Serbia—is one of Europe’s most intricate cultural mosaics. Its upland “highlander” communities (Rusyns—including Lemkos, Boykos, Hutsuls), … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Effects of Logistical Failures on Japan’s Army, Civilians, and Prisoners of War in World War II

Posted on September 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary From 1942 onward, Japan’s war effort was progressively crippled less by decisive battlefield defeats than by the grinding collapse of its logistics. A small, fragile merchant fleet; late and weak convoy protection; interservice rivalry; doctrinal overconfidence in “spirit” … Continue reading →

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Preface: The Elusive Spark

Posted on March 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

I wanted to share something I am working on, to see what you all think of it. Dear readers, let me know what you think about this: When does a war begin? The question seems simple enough, yet history teaches … Continue reading →

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More Than Just Pearl Harbor: The Japanese Offensives Of Winter 1941-1942

Posted on December 8, 2024 by nathanalbright

Japan’s December 1941 offensive represented a coordinated series of attacks across the Pacific theater, designed to neutralize American military power and secure access to critical resources. The operation encompassed multiple simultaneous strikes spanning thousands of miles, from Hawaii to British … Continue reading →

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The Path To Pearl Harbor, or, The Failure Of Diplomacy

Posted on December 7, 2024 by nathanalbright

Introduction The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, represented the culmination of decades of deteriorating relations between the United States and Japan. This breakdown reflected complex interactions between economic warfare, racial preconceptions, intelligence failures, and diplomatic impasse. … Continue reading →

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Haven in Iran: The Persian Tradition of Refuge and World War II Refugees

Posted on December 4, 2024 by nathanalbright

### Abstract This chapter examines Iran’s significant role as a sanctuary for refugees throughout history, with particular focus on the World War II period. While the Polish exodus represents the largest single group of wartime refugees, this study places their … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.

Posted on December 3, 2024 by nathanalbright

[Warning: There be spoilers below.] The film “Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.” takes its lead from the sprawling biography of the same name written by Eric Metaxas and it manages to present a compelling picture of a complicated man whose views … Continue reading →

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Wojtek The Soldier Bear: A Comprehensive Analysis Of Military Service, Historical Sources, And Cultural Legacy

Posted on December 2, 2024 by nathanalbright

## Abstract This paper examines the remarkable story of Wojtek, a Syrian brown bear adopted by the 22nd Artillery Supply Company of the Polish II Corps during World War II. Through analysis of primary sources, military records, personal accounts, and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Leningrad: State Of Siege

Posted on September 20, 2024 by nathanalbright

Leningrad: State Of Siege, by Michael Jones The siege of Leningrad was one of the epic examples of urban warfare, of a sort, in World War II, but unlike the case of Stalingrad (to give but one example), its epic … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Clash Of The Carriers

Posted on September 16, 2024 by nathanalbright

Clash Of The Carriers: The True Story Of The Marianas Turkey Shoot Of World War II, by Barrett Tillman In fairly examining this book, one must ponder why it is that there are so few books written about the Marianas … Continue reading →

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