“In preparing for a lifetime of service, our professionally trained military graduates must train not only for leadership in battle, but also to provide leadership for the Nation in adapting the resources of science and education to our national needs.” General Bradley (1893 to 1981) Omar Nelson Bradley was a US Army officer who commanded… Read More
“Leadership is the knack of getting somebody to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890 to 1969) 34th president of the United States (1953–1961), who had been supreme commander of the Allied forces in western Europe during World War II.
“A good soldier, whether he leads a platoon or an army, is expected to look backward as well as forward; but he must think only forward.” General Douglas MacArthur (1880 to 1964) A US Army General who is widely known for his exploits during World War II, where he commanded the Southwest Pacific Theatre, as… Read More
“Intelligence, knowledge, and experience are telling prerequisites. Lack of these may, if necessary, be compensated for by a good general staff officer. Strength of character and inner fortitude, however, are decisive factors. The confidence of the men in the ranks rests upon a man’s strength of character.” Erich von Manstein (1887 to 1973) Erich von… Read More
1.0 Introduction This article provides an overview of the British Free Corps. 2.0 What was the British Free Corps? Originally known as the Legion of St George (Edmonton Journal, 1945, p.2), the British Free Corps (German: Britisches Freikorps; BFC) was a unit of the Waffen-SS of Nazi Germany during World War II, made up of… Read More
“The commander must establish personal and comradely contact with his men, but without giving away one inch of authority.” Erwin Rommel (1891 to 1944) Field-Marshal Erwin Rommel (aka the Desert Fox), World War I junior officer and World War II General, considered a brilliant military commander; adored by his troops and feared by his enemies.
1.0 Introduction This article provides an overview of the prominent radio personalities who broadcast English-language propaganda on behalf of the Axis Powers – Germany, Italy, and Japan – during World War II. 2.0 The Broadcasters There were a number of radio personalities broadcasting, with the most prominent being: Germany: Mildred Gillars. William Joyce. Wolf Mittler.… Read More
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