Today in the Second World War

The 6th of February

Hidden History
February 06, 2024

Good morning, and welcome to today's installment of World War II Daily. As we step into February 6th, we continue our commitment to uncovering and sharing the significant, yet often overlooked, moments of the Second World War. Today, we delve into the stories of courage under fire, strategic decisions that altered the course of battles, and the enduring spirit of resistance and unity. Join us as we pay homage to the events and individuals whose actions have left an indelible mark on history, shaping the freedoms and societies we cherish today.

“How horrible, how fantastic, how incredible it is that we should be digging trenches and trying on gas masks here because of a quarrel in a faraway country between people of whom we know nothing.”- 1938 - Neville Chamberlain

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1941: Adolf Hitler made his final appeal to Francisco Franco to bring Spain into the war on the Axis side.

Hitler and Franco at Hendaye station

Photo of the Day

USS Marblehead at Tjilatjap, Java, Dutch East Indies, Feb 1942; note bomb damage

Thank you for joining us for another edition of World War II Daily. As we close today's chapter on February 6th, we're reminded of the strength and resilience that defined this era. The stories we've shared today are a testament to the human spirit's capacity for courage and perseverance in the face of adversity. We look forward to bringing you more insights into our shared history tomorrow. Until then, let the lessons of the past inspire us to face the future with wisdom and courage.

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Have a great week :)

Recommended Books:

At Dawn We Slept by Gordon W. Prange

Revisit the definitive book on Pearl Harbor in advance of the 78th anniversary (December 7, 2019) of the "date which will live in infamy".

Judgement at Tokyo by Gary J. Bass

A landmark, magisterial history of the trial of Japan’s leaders as war criminals—the largely overlooked Asian counterpart to Nuremberg.

The Things Our Fathers Saw by Matthew A. Rozell

How soon we forget. Or perhaps, we were never told. That is understandable, given what they saw. But, it happened.

Operation: Snare Drum: A WWII Submarine Adventure Novel by Scott W. Cook

December 7, 1941 - America is attacked by the Japanese and dragged into a worldwide struggle for power unlike anything ever seen on Earth.

Pacific Sniper: A World War II Thriller by David Healey

In December 1941, the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor plunges the United States into war. Fresh from the hardscrabble mountains of Appalachia, Deacon Cole joins the fight against Imperial Japan.

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