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Images and Pictures of German Invasion of Norway 1940
New page on Images and Pictures of the German Invasion of Norway (1940) now online at http://historyguy.com/worldwartwo/world_war_two_images_invasion_of_norway.htm
Joe Stack Joins Other Domestic Terrorists on The Dark Side of History
The blazing assault by Joe Stack on the Austin IRS offices comes at a scary time in American politics. The euphoria felt in some corners of America after the election of Barack Obama has now given way to fear. Fear by many, especially those drawn to the populist Tea Party demonstrations and events, of an [...]
Bio on Fed Chair Ben Bernanke
New Biographical page on prominent 21st Century Americans featuring Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke online now at http://historyguy.com/american_history/bernanke_ben.htm
Earthquake adds to Haiti’s Tragic History
Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake on January 12, 2010, causing massive damage and loss of life.
To Donate money to help Haiti, go to: World Vision, Save The Children, or the Red Cross
For information on Haiti’s government, history, and economy, go to http://www.historyguy.com/nations/nation_of_haiti.htm and http://www.historyguy.com/nations/haitian_leaders.htm
Yemen History of Wars Nothing New and al-Qaida Forms New Threat
Yemen is one of the poorest nations in the world, with high unemployment, a low literacy rate, a corrupt government, a well-armed population with a history of stronger allegiance to tribe, clan, and family than to the nation, and a long history of civil conflict. Many analysts consider Yemen a leading candidate to become a [...]
Venezuela War and Conflict Page Online
A new page listing the wars, conflicts, and many coups in Venezuelan history is now online at http://www.historyguy.com/wars_of_venezuela.htm, including information about the ongoing conflict between Venezuela and Colombia.
Joseph Stalin: History’s Villain
Joseph Stalin’s 130th birthday is today. That he was ever born and lived out his evil, bloody life is a cause for despair and sadness. Joseph Stalin was, without a doubt, one of the vilest, most villainous dictators in history. Only Hitler surpasses Stalin in the annals of war and genocide.
Russia’s remaining Communists, though, choose [...]
Aghanistan and the War Against Bureaucracy
For anyone interested in the complexities and frustrations American fighting forces are experiencing in Afghanistan, The History Guy highly recommends reading an op-ed piece in the New York Times written by Afghanistan veteran Jonathan Vaccaro. His article shows the inane bureaucracy imposed on the front-line commanders and soldiers who are doing their best to protect [...]
68th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack
December 7, 2009, marks the 68th anniversary of the surprise Japanese attack on the U.S. military bases in and around Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This attack launched America into World War Two and literally changed the course of history. Without being attacked first, it is highly unlikely that the U.S. would have entered World War Two. [...]
World War Two Updates- Vocabulary and Biography Pages
Two new pages dealing with World War Two Vocabulary and World War Two Biographies are at:
http://www.historyguy.com/worldwartwo/world_war_two_vocabulary.htm
http://www.historyguy.com/worldwartwo/world_war_two_biographies.htm