*didn't quite know where to put this, so feel free to move it*
I am a huge World War II History Buff.
It's probably the most significant war in History.
I watch any and all Documentaries I can. Any Movie with historical accuracy.
It involved so many countries, and killed so many people.
But here is what I noticed...
We could all be speaking German, Italian, or Japanese right now.
How close were we to losing???
2 pivotal events that changed the course; and your discusion is encouraged.
The Battle of Midway: The Japanese were ready to deliver a crushing blow to US Pacific fleets; But We broke their codes and instead surprised them by sinking 4 Japanese aircraft carriers and destroying 300 fighter planes!
Germany Declared War on Russia: Breaking the peace treaty. Hitler wanted Caspian Oil, and got overzealous.
Had he not attacked Russia, Europe would surely have fallen, I believe...
What are your thoughts?
I would love a great History thread on World War II, its significance and implications.
Data, History links, Opinions,
anything & everything!
The part of WWII that I know the least about are the battles in Africa.
Only that Nazi General Rommel was a hard nut to crack!
