Category: History

How Japan Helped the Allies Spy on Hitler — Pacific Paratrooper

~ Michael D. Turashoff ~ 4 Comments

Throughout the Second World War, the Allies tried to spy on Hitler and his generals. They went to extraordinary lengths to understand what the Führer was thinking, using intercepted messages, intelligence from inside Germany, and the advanced decryption facilities at Bletchley Park. Ironically, some of their best intelligence on Hitler’s thinking came not from spying […] … Continue reading How Japan Helped the Allies Spy on Hitler — Pacific Paratrooper

A Book Review of “The Kennedy Detail: JFK’s Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence” by Gerald Blaine

~ Michael D. Turashoff ~ 4 Comments

This book does a wonderful job of making the Secret Service a bit more human and, at the same time, tell the story of the JFK Assassination from a different viewpoint that of the people who were about as close as anyone could get.

What would become known as – The Bomb — Pacific Paratrooper

~ Michael D. Turashoff ~ 4 Comments

n a 1958 interview, Truman was asked about the soul-searching decision he went through to decide on dropping the bomb. He replied, “Hell no, I made it like _ (snapped his fingers) _ that!” One year later at Columbia University, he said, “The atom bomb was no great decision.”

Iwo Jima — Pacific Paratrooper

~ Michael D. Turashoff ~ 2 Comments

After heavy preliminary bombardment, the Americans began the invasion of Iwo Jima… Not a single Japanese warship was sent to oppose this enemy landing, only 700 miles from the homeland.

Propaganda Prspectives of WWII – Pacific Paratrooper

~ Michael D. Turashoff ~ 4 Comments

It’s easy to forget, sometimes that other societies have a perspective on things that is very different from our own. It’s probably a major reason why we have so much conflict in the world.

Happy Presidents Day

~ Michael D. Turashoff ~ 2 Comments

“without debate, without criticism no administration and no country can succeed and no republic can survive.” ― John F. Kennedy

Paris The City of Light is Still Shining as Bright as Ever

~ Michael D. Turashoff ~ 5 Comments

Known throughout the world as “The City of Light” Paris, France is synonymous with everything beautiful, exciting, tasteful and enchanting.

The Soldiers’ Pocket Books That Legitimized Paperbacks — Pacific Paratrooper

~ Michael D. Turashoff ~ 8 Comments

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis: Even though pamphlets and softcover books have been available in Europe since the 16th century, US readers looked down on them until well into the 20th century. As a recent Atlas Obscura post by Cara Giaimo explains, without a mass-market distribution model in place, it was difficult to make money… … Continue reading The Soldiers’ Pocket Books That Legitimized Paperbacks — Pacific Paratrooper

Fidel Castro’s Letter To Roosevelt: My Good Friend Roosevelt… — Learn Fun Facts

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A 14 year old Fidel Castro writes FDR a Letter.

Women and Computers in WWII – Intermission Story (22)

~ Michael D. Turashoff ~ 5 Comments

First of all I want to personally thank Everett "Smitty" Smith for his service and his family's sacrifice in supporting him and worrying about him while he was away fighting for our freedom.   I understand the thinking behind the protest of taking a knee during the National Anthem, however, I don't think it's appropriate … Continue reading Women and Computers in WWII – Intermission Story (22)