Tag: WWII

WWII: My Tribute to the Excellent British ‘Home Guard’ (LDVF) and Some of My Published Work! (6.10.2023)

My maternal (‘Gibson’) family used to live in Lewisham, East London – until they were bombed-out by Hitler during the Blitz of September 1940 (the Blitz would go on to kill 70,000 British people between 1940-1941 – with 40,000 deaths in London alone). The Gibson family were then evacuated to the ‘Forest Hill’ area of Oxfordshire – due to them having a ‘nephew’ living in the area. In 1983, a book focusing on local history was commissioned entitled ‘Forest Hill with Shotover – A Portrait (1983)’. This was published by the ‘Forest Hill Women’s Association’. The Story of my grandfather – Arthur Gibson – and his family arriving in the area is recorded on Pages 28-29

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ALEXANDER WERTH: BATTLE OF STALINGRAD – Red Army Strikes Back [PART IV]! (4.10.2023)

This article recaps the horrors of Nazi Germany’s brutality during the Battle of Stalingrad based on the experiences of fluent Russian speaker and BBC journalist, Alexander Werth. Werth’s unique access allowed him an unprecedented look at this deadly event. The article details the participating nations’ forces, backed by the Catholic Church and the Trotskyite Movement, in the invasion of the USSR from 1941-1945. It emphasizes the devastating costs of the battle, with around 41 million Soviet casualties including 27 million deaths. Furthermore, during the peak of the Battle of Stalingrad, Nazi Germans relentlessly launched approximately 40 attacks per day.

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ALEXANDER WERTH: The Defensive BATTLE OF STALINGRAD [PART III]! (4.10.2023)

The post discusses Alexander Werth’s book “The Year of Stalingrad” which contradicts Hitler’s presumption about non-existence of churches in Stalingrad. It also raises suspicions about the anti-Soviet propaganda spread by Joseph Goebbels, adopted by US ideologues post-1945, where Werth’s work shows the imperfections in such narratives. Werth’s book alternately portrays how the Russian Orthodox Church collaborated with the Soviet State on a non-political spiritual path.

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ALEXANDER WERTH: The Defensive BATTLE OF STALINGRAD [PART II]! (4.10.2023)

The content is a criticism of the perceived overlooked brutality of Nazi Germany in the USSR during World War II, particularly during the Battle of Stalingrad. It references Alexander Werth’s 1947 book ‘The Year of Stalingrad’ and accuses post-1945 US of ignoring the racially motivated brutality. The piece also suggests the capitalist West is supporting Neo-Nazi regimes to confront capitalist Russia and questions if history is repeating itself referencing the Ukrainian US-proxy war against Russia.

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Alexander Werth: The Defensive Battle of Stalingrad [Part I]! (3.10.2023)

The content reviews Alexander Werth’s experience in the USSR during 1942, emphasizing his perspective on the pivotal Battle for Stalingrad. Werth’s proximity to the Soviet media and front-line individuals makes his narrative valuable amid Western-dominated narratives. The author emphasizes the indispensable role of the Communist Party in the Soviet people’s resistance against fascism.

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ALEXANDER WERTH [PART III]: RUSSIAN ARCTIC CONVOY PQ-16 – May in MURMANSK (USSR) – MERCHANT NAVY SHIP “EMPIRE BAFFIN”! (2.9.2023)

This content discusses a chapter from Alexander Werth’s book, ‘The Year of Stalingrad,’ which provides an insightful portrayal of WWII events concerning the Soviet Union. It highlights Werth’s journey in the PQ-16 convoy from Murmansk to Moscow, offering readers an in-depth view of the war from an ordinary Soviet citizen’s perspective. Despite his work being overlooked due to his left-wing views and refusal to entertain anti-Soviet propaganda during the Cold War, the narrative praises his bravery and sincerity.

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