Today in the Second World War

The 10th of February

Hidden History
February 10, 2024

Dive into history with us this February 10th as we explore key moments of World War II. Today's edition highlights the courage, strategy, and resilience that defined this day in history. From the battlefields to diplomatic endeavors, join us in remembering the individuals and events that have shaped our past and continue to influence the future.

“As long as there are sovereign nations possessing great power, war is inevitable.” - Albert Einstein

Grinding

1945: US First Army captured the last of seven Ruhr dams in Germany, but in general Canadian and American troops continued to make very slow progress as key areas had been flooded by retreating Germans.

Shoulder sleeve insignia and combat service identification badge of the First United States Army

Photo of the Day

Canadian troops at their Lewis machine gun position overlooking the main highway at Iceland, 10 Feb 1941

As we close today's edition of World War II Daily, we hope the stories and events of February 8th have offered you a glimpse into the complexity and bravery of those times. May these reflections on history inspire us to approach our challenges with courage and wisdom. Thank you for joining us in honoring the legacy of the past. We look forward to sharing more insights and stories with you tomorrow. Until then, keep the spirit of history alive in your hearts and minds.

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Have a great weekend :)

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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