Today in the Second World War

The 12th of July

Hidden History
July 12, 2023

As we chart our course through July 12 on the timeline of World War II, the Hidden History Newsletter is here to bring you compelling narratives, lesser-known facts, and thought-provoking insights from that pivotal era. Eighty years ago today, soldiers and civilians alike were in the throes of a conflict that shaped our world. Let's honor their experiences, learn from their choices, and remember the indelible impact of their actions on history.

"This war is not an ordinary war. It is the war of the entire Russian people. Not only to eliminate the danger hanging over our heads, but to aid all people groaning under the yoke of Fascism" - Josef Stalin

Above the Law

Hermann Göring, the German Reichstag President, announced that Adolf Hitler was above the law.

Hermann Goering and Adolf Hitler

Well Known Loss

US Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. passed away from a heart attack in Normandy, France.

Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

Photo of the Day

View from the battleship USS New York with USS Arkansas and cruisers USS Brooklyn and Nashville behind as they leave Reykjavik, Iceland after escorting the US Marine landing force there, 12 July 1941.

As we conclude today's edition of the Hidden History Newsletter, we leave you with a profound sense of reverence for the valiant souls whose lives were entwined with these events. Thank you for accompanying us on this journey through time, reflecting on the indomitable human spirit that pervaded those tumultuous days. Join us tomorrow as we further explore the intricate tapestry of World War II, always learning, always remembering, and perpetually inspired to build a better future.

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Recommended Books:

The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II: Guardia, Mike

From Normandy to Iwo Jima. True tales of combat…on land, sea, and air.

The Last Hill: The Epic Story of a Ranger Battalion and the Battle That Defined WWII: Drury, Bob, Clavin, Tom

Bob Drury and Tom Clavin's The Last Hill is the incredible untold story of one Ranger battalion's heroism and courage in World War II.

The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of WWII's Most Decorated Platoon: Kershaw, Alex

The epic story of the vastly outnumbered platoon that stopped Germany's leading assault in the Ardennes forest and prevented Hitler's most fearsome tanks from overtaking American positions.

The Rifle: Combat Stories from America's Last WWII Veterans, Told Through an M1 Garand (World War II Collection): Biggio, Andrew

Tales of American combat and comradery in World War II all connected to the iconic rifle of the era, the M1 Garand. An award-winning author puts one such rifle into the hands of a series of vets, records their stories, and gathers their signatures on the rifle, in a pilgrimage and homage to heroism.

D-Day Tank Hunter: The World War II memoirs of a frontline officer from North Africa to the bloody soil of Normandy: Hoeller, Hans, Hartinger, Andreas

One of the last German veterans of World War II recounts his wartime experiences - with the harrowing directness of someone who stood amid the firestorm.

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