World War II

Famine

During World War II at least 20 million people died worldwide from starvation and malnutrition.   (Collingham, The Taste of War, page 1)… Read More

War Hero

Hitler invaded Poland on Sept 1, 1939, and the Nazis continued their sweep through Eastern Europe throughout the fall of 1939. Just as this was happening, a Japanese diplomat named Chiune Sugihara reported to his new job as Vice-Consul of… Read More

Pigeon Droppings

I’ve always been fascinated by homing pigeons. A homing pigeon is a type of domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) that is bred to find its way home, often from remarkably long distances. If it’s carrying a message, it’s called a… Read More