Category: WWII

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

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.

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)