WWII

May 1940: How Churchill Came to Save Christian Civilization

Winston Churchill’s ascendency to prime minister in May of 1940 is perhaps the most consequential moment in the history of Christian civilization

Life in Weimar on the Edge of Catastrophe

Katja Hoyer’s new book uses the town of Weimar to humanize an often-overlooked chapter of German history: the brief, tragic life of the Weimar Republic

And for All Those in Authority

From Normandy to the raid on bin Laden, America’s leaders have turned to prayer—seeking strength from a power greater than their own

What Nuremberg Did and Did Not Accomplish

Despite the mythology that has surrounded the Nuremberg trials, the truth is that many were all too happy to let numerous Nazis escape Europe and to then offer them protection

Evil in the Dock

The Nuremberg Trials began 80 years ago. It was an essential exercise of justice and the vindication of victims and proved the importance of rubbing one’s nose in it.

Forgetting the Lessons of the Greatest Generation

This Veteran’s Day, it is more important than ever that we remember not only the sacrifices of our forebears, but also the American-led world order they constructed to keep their descendants safe and prosperous

The “Unnecessary War” 80 Years Later

America could have prevented World War II and, with benevolent wisdom and fraternal strength, can forestall another.

The Warsaw Uprising: 63 Days of Tragedy and Glory

The heroic story of the Warsaw Uprising remains a symbol of defiance against tyranny, not just for Poland but the entire world

80 Years After WWII, Americans Still Benefit from the Victory

The US-led international order has delivered immense benefits to America and the world by ensuring a degree of global stability. Today, we must work to defend, restore, and strengthen the Pax Americana.

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