You claim to be for the Protestants Johhny

If you claim to advocate for Christianity, even if it be Protestant, how can you call yourself immortal.

Who won?

Konstatin- although we both saw the war as necessary, obviously we viewed it as such for very different reasons. We both did what we believed right and now ponder who has come out on top. You could argue that I died, I gave up, and my regime was crushed. But I, in no way, lost. I set the standard for what could be accomplished with one incredible leader at the helm of an unstoppable country. The history books will see that I live on. The world will tell their grandchildren of my accomplishments. And my feats will be remembered. So, you see, I did not die, contrary to what you may think. I, unlike you, am immortal.

johnny

In Response to Konstantin

Dear Konstantin,

It is wonderful to hear that you have made it through this horrendous affair. Our world has been redefined and reshaped as we have lived through the past 7 years of hell. How will we redefine our lives in a world so devastated by wretch and flame? Are we to fall to the fates of imperialistic giants duking it out? Or, will we focus upon the humanity these times defined for us in such an abrasive and traumatic way?

We are truly in a new age where we must try to press forward despite the worldwide destruction that has so recklessly occurred.

I wish you the very best and I hope that you have a family to return to. Thank God that you are still alive, Komrade!

The Daily Mirror

Me, Tretiak. I have returned home from the front lines and I come home to loving family and loving wife. You see the war needed to happen.

Catching up...

I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be in character or not... But I am pretty sure that I'm not the only one who keeps checking the blog, waiting for a post, for times' sake. If you read this, I hope you smile, thinking of this year. See, you have to smile?

I'm not sure where in WW2 we would be right now, since we were moving so fast, but lets just imagine that it is late February, early March 1945...

Is it just me, or is the world spinning remarkably fast; seems as though the war has just started. Time just keeps turning, dizzyingly quickly. And to think that the Soviets have started to plow through every single line of offensives and barriers that the Germans have created, it is truly incredible. God must watch over us. All of us, for Germany seems as though it will be crushed and it is anyone's guess what will happen when my guesses become reality. But no, the rest of the world is no longer for Adolf Hitler. The world will celebrate when his forces are obliterated. Even then, though, we must believe that some of his most loyal supporters and closest friends will continue to sow the seed to Nazism. People are resilient and do not change ways easily; watch out my friends, the storm is not over yet. Vigilance. Awareness. Be ready. The war is an unpredictable; ebbing and flowing to an irregular tide. Watch out, to the point of paranoia. And pray unceasingly, my friends.
Johnny

Closing Time...

8th Grade,

Thank you for being such a hard working and dedicated class this year. It has been a blast and a joy to share history with you and I wish you the very best as you head off to new endeavors this coming year.

You can anticipate your week 3 feedback within the next several days. Excellent job on the World War II Blog!

Sincerely,

Mr. Skoog

Response to Editorial #6

I do not like the idea of any of this. Destroying an entire country seems a bit over the top. And didn't you say right now it is unusable, which makes it sound unstable. If something is unstable and can destroy a country don't you think it is too dangerous to experiment with? I don't think you should continue these experiments. And just imagine the future. If another war is to happen imagine what could happen if this kind of power falls into the wrong hands. Nothing good I would think. Wars could even start over this! What ever they come up with is most likely no good, dangerous, and just plain bad.

Until Next Time,

Not Here Yet002

In Closing...

To sillyputty jackson: Equals? If everyone was equal, children could vote. If everyone was equal, elderly men would be fighting on the front lines. If everyone was equal, there would be no leaders, presidents, or rulers. And, furthermore, there are some who are far more superior than others; without these social and government laws, the world would live in anarchy. Your foolishness and eagerness to please amazes me. I would think that someone in your postition would be standing up for their actions. I suppose shame gets the better of the weak.

Nuclear energy: In my opinion, if you have it, use it. The casualties of your country reduced to -perhaps- none, and the obliteration of your enemy without any time or notice for resistance. How very effective. Besides, as I said before, extreme situations call for equally extreme measures.

To jellothere: I never said I didn't believe in Japan, I just think that there is a better solution to carry out the ideals behind the island hopping. Jumping from island to island seems haphazard to me, that's all.

To Franklin Delano Roosevelt: I wish we had more time for discussion, more time for debates. Sadly though, your days are numbered (I suppose mine are, as well), and our correspondence must come to a halt. Best wishes to you, my friend.

I admire and respect all those who continue to fight for their beliefs. Thank you for your sacrifice and willingness to act despite your fear. In closing, I stand by my country and it's actions. I stand by my own actions, words, and thoughts. I regret nothing.

Johnny B. Goode

Response to: Nuclear Energy

If we were to use the nuclear bomb it would be an immediate end, lives will be obliterated in an instant. The total deaths would not be as much but need I remind you all that the loss of life no matter how small is terrible none the less. I will not support it, it is not my decision. If I were to have a say it would be that the war never started and that we could all treat one other as equals. Although I hope for the love of humans to reach out to everyone, I now know humans will all take a part in life and death somehow and that it is much easier to say that you care rather than to show it. I am in no way trying to dishonor anybody, I have the utmost respect for the soldiers fighting this war, for they are just mankind fighting to make their country proud for whatever reason the hold in their heart. May I remind you all once more the loss of life: Germans, Americans, Japanese, French, ANYBODY is a terrible thing and nothing to be proud of, be reverent to ALL deaths because their nationality does not change the fact that we are all children of God.

Editorial #6 - Nuclear Energy - No Thanks

April_1945

My world, we have encountered a fork in the road and we are not in Kansas anymore. Nuclear physicists have been consulting with various heads of state around the globe regarding the development of new forms of weaponry that use nuclear energy to create explosions. These explosions are far beyond the comprehension or understanding of anything we have witnessed before. Based upon what we have been able to gather about testing of these weapons, they can threaten the life of entire metropolitan areas or naval bases. Essentially, had the Japanese used this form of technology on Pearl Harbor, it would have taken one plane - one bomb to obliterate the naval base as well as much of Honolulu.

The concern that every global citizen must wrap their head around is this - If this technology becomes the new "norm" for what we use on our enemies during conflict, we are breaching a threshold that is terrifying. Not only will we face the reality of more military casualties that far surpass what we have seen in this horrific war, but we will see the number of civilian deaths surpass anything imaginable.

The questions that we pose to our readers are this:

Should countries continue developing this technology to a usable form?

Once usable and functional - should countries be able to use these weapons in war?

We beg you to consider the consequences of a single weapon being used in action.

Press Release from Chancellor Adolf Hitler

The Daily Mirror has received the following news blast as world-wide communication intel. It was received this morning and broadcasted by a radio station in Munich.

"I am very much alive. Thank you for the concern. The attempt made on my life was nothing out of the ordinary for my occupation. Those responsible for the fiasco have been dealt with. I now have a world to deal with. Unfortunately, those who wished for my absence from this world underestimate the passion of my party. I may be the temporary beacon, but I am only a messenger. When I return to dust, the Nazi party will continue without me. You are trying to stop a cause that is set in motion and cannot be contested with."

Chancellor Adolf Hitler.

Response to Jean Biche

In every war lives are lost. The way you put it justifies the death but does not hide the horror. The words that you have spoken are true and just, I will stand behind that statement because if humanity realizes this then ALL war might come to an end.

A final trick up their sleeve?

It seems that the Allies are running out of options, but never say the cause is lost until it is all over. There may yet be some way out of this.
JohnnyBgoode: I think you hit it head on. In war no lives are spared without a price and no victory comes without compensation. For every inch gained, two will be lost and for every life save another will be sacrificed in its place.
Everyone has suffered major losses, myself included. Friend die and are forgotten. They become just another soul sacrifed for some greater cause that becomes forgotten in the violence and hate. It becomes as if they didn’t make an impact or do anything to help the war cause. Their life is just added to the list of lost soldiers and civilians killed. Without a doubt more losses are to come, those lives lost becoming forgotten and unimportant, added to the extensive list. How could anything like this unfold? What has happened to this world? My only hope is that the Allies’ solution can end this.

Response to Johnny

Johnny,
I disagree with you. Foolish? The Japanese can win these battles without becoming paranoid because they have done many things that the Americans weren't prepared for. They seem to have everything planned out much better than the Americans. Were the American's ready when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor? I don't think so. I think the Americans should be wanting to go home to their families... but they can't.... Ha Ha Americans.

jellothere

In response to Hitler's Assassination Attempt

I am truly not one for revenge, but what did Hitler expect?! He is a killing monster and he is obviously being planned against. But we all need to keep in mind that we should stay quiet on our thoughts of his assassination attempt because this could all be another one of his traps! He could still be silently walking this earth and saying he has been killed, waiting for our responses, and planning to kill anyone who is glad he is dead! Watch your backs everyone; don't underestimate the Nazis or Hitler's ways. We did this before. We stood back and watched him slowly gain power. We waited until it was too late and he shattered countries, took lives, and crushed races and religions apart. If his really is dead, what will be next? Who will lead Germany? Hopefully that country can find a more virtuous leader that will open their eyes and see what is best for not just himself but his country and the countries around him. 

The War Goes On...

It's amazing to me how foolish some people are. To think that Adolf Hitler and Nazism could be killed with one explosion is absolutely ridiculous. Hitler spread his beliefs, politics, and way of life so far that it will take more than one bomb to crush. If anyone intends to rid the world of Nazi ways, they must start by taking all of the German empire and continue on to murder millions of Germans until there is no one left to fight you. It sounds harsh- it is- but that is simply the way they have been taught to act, the way they have been taught to think. The German people will never give up, so therefore, extreme measures will be necessary.

Same with Japan- they will not surrender. Ever. All the luck of the world to you, Mr. President, but I don't think it will do anything.

About the Normany invasion- don't celebrate just yet, there are German soldiers hidden in shelters, forts, barns, bunkers, and anywhere else you can imagine. American, Canadian, British, Soviet, and Italian soldiers ( I leave no one out, because there are many nations fighting) will face incredible tests and simply awful battles- this goes without saying, as in any war- to reach Berlin. I pray the casualties are low and everyone's morale stays high. I pray that God watches over you, and leads you safely. No one ever wants a fight, and I applaud those who are willing to die for their families' safety and countries' well being.

Death, my friends, is inevitable. But success is not. For every inch you gain, two will be lost. For every life you save, one will die. Nevertheless, push forward and believe in your God. Luck to those fighting.

Johnny

Response to 6_7_1944 INVASION OF FRANCE - News Article

I hope that this plan works. We just don't need anymore lives lost. I hope they all stay safe. I don't need anymore of this. I have lost just too many dear friends in the war. I even wish the German soldiers keep their lives. We are defending our country and so are they. None of us deserve any of this. We all deserve to live. We all deserve a future. This war is ruining lives and taking away thoughs futures! I want this just war to end! I take that back. The Germans don't deserve what that at all. They started all of this. They are just soulless killing machines. They have no future. They have destroyed it for themselves. I hope they make it. So that this whole thing can end and that the Germans lose what used to be their future.

Till Next Time,

Not Here Yet002

I am not dead

From my lack of blogging I will be dropping hints throughout my next few posts. When I post:

"The war and my morality are coming to an end"

my hint will have come to an end. So the posts following this one up to the specified end will all hold secrets about my character, good luck!

heartless

your attack has done nothing to weaken us. we still stand strong and continue to fight until the very end. once again, i say that you are wasting your men and supplies on a worthless and hopeless cause. your men were being killed instantly as soon as they got onto the beach. the first 3 waves were killed, and nobody gave them much thought. i dont see how a country could be so heartless and cruel that they send hundreds of men out to their death without a second thought. hitler values the lives of all our soldiers instead of wasting them away childishly like you allied forces do. you accuse hitler of being cowardly, but who are you to judge? you are the ones standing around and watching while your soldiers get killed and doing nothing to help them. that is more cowardly than anything hitler has ever done.

Coming to a close

Our blog is coming to a close and one thing I can say in confidence is that I have found who and who I am not for. Who can be trusted... who are the bad guys... but most of all, I have learned that each and every one of us have completely different views that should be remebered in history. I hope that all of you have opened your eyes to see who shouldn't be trusted, who the sick people are, and how to avoid this war's tragedies in the future.

Stop Them

We must push through Germany and put a stop to the terrorizing acts. Crack through to them before the problem can get any worst. We must fight for our lives and for our freedom, not sit back and wait for them to take it. As we make Hitler weaker, we are causing our country to be stronger. To stop the suffering of those around us. To put an end to this once and for all. To stand true to our country before Germany causes more global distress. Crack through Berlin and onward.

ALERT ALERT - ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON ADOLF HITLER!!

We have just received word that there was a massive explosion during a Nazi conference at the Reichstag. Hitler and his top advisers were at the meeting. It appears as though there has been a successful assassination attempt on the life of Adolf Hitler. This may be the end of the Third Reich!

There is nothing but silence in Germany...APART FROM THIS SOUND RECORDING !!

Copy and paste the link below.

THE FUHRER MAY BE DEAD - BE ALERT - - -

YOU NEED SOUND TO RUN THE CLIP - VOLUME UP!!

http://www.zshare.net/audio/75558350163111c5/

Response to Editorial #5 and News Events

As my trusted friend has said, time is short. Yet, so much can happen in that time. My role during the Great War was such that I had to shapeshift at a moment's notice. I was constantly and purposefully kept at a distance from influence and from decisions that could have made a difference. Does Gallipoli ring any bells? I was often cut out of any real discussions that would be decisive in any way. I have seen to it that I will not let my nation plummet as others make decisions around me.

As this plan moves forward, we will have to understand the ramifications of how it will impact our nations and our future. As the Allies move further into the killing zones of France, we must be mindful of what is at stake and that no future is certain. FDR is correct - we must plan now.

At this moment, if our boys continue to move forward, it will not only be the decisive and pivotal moment of our generation, but of global human history. This conflict is entirely different than what we have seen as a turbulent Europe in years past. An entire reordering of the globe is at stake! Who will live and control the resources of the globe and who will vanish entirely because they are seen as "unessential" will be decided by this conflict.

I am strongly encouraged by the current push of the Red Army from the east, yet I cannot be certain of their future intentions. As of now, the cause is served by stretching out Nazi efforts to an even thinner degree. That is a good effect. Regardless, necessity dictates our current actions. The Nazi Regime cannot continue to thrive. We are simply bits of porcelain in a china shop being torn apart by a bull. We will not survive if we do not act. The invasion of Normandy has moved forward at a heavy cost. The blood of the democratic world now flows through the sands of Normandy and I believe that we will find their blood has not been spilled in vain.

What else are we to do? How else are we to answer someone who projects nothing but such reckless hate? Germany's chancellor has illustrated one finite point to us: We live in an unforgiving and relentless world where action is the most powerful form of communication. If action is not taken, we will become obsolete as a nation - as a people. It is not a mythical concept that we can distance ourselves from, but a very real and imminent reality. This realisty IS coming - The world is dying. Will we be there to save it? Our actions will decide the course of humanity.

That is why we are in France. We have to take this "bull" by the horns.

6_7_1944 INVASION OF FRANCE - News Article

Normandy - France:

The American, British, and Canadian troops training in Portsmouth and South Hampton have crossed the channel.

Yesterday, June 6, a long debated question of Allied movement towards the core of German occupied France was definitively answered. In the early morning hours and under the cover of darkness, Allied planes crossed the channel. Not long afterward, thousands of infantrymen and artillerymen departed by sea vessels across the English channel. Their destination would be the beaches of Normandy, France. As reports have indicated, these are some of the most heavily guarded regions of Hitler's Atlantic Wall.

Recovered has been the basic strategy of the Allied Powers. Presumably, they are sending airplanes in first to bombard and drop troops behind the beach head to secure a landing zone for the infantry divisions storming the beach. This would soften German resistance at the beach and allow minimal casualties. From there, the allied troops will move inland to take vital ports such as Cherbourg for the sake of staging points.

Currently, the only intelligence that the Daily Mirror can offer is that troops landing on the beaches near the Contentin Peninsula encountered heavy resistance and suffered many casualties. However, American, British, and Canadian troops have secured the beach head. Further progress will be updated as more information is received.

Muscle and Determination

This crack will be a dangerous attempt and yield extreme loss, no matter what side wins. We can only hope and pray for the soldiers that are involved in this attempt are safe during the fighting. Hopes of rescue increases for those in prisons and hiding for their lives, and necessity of rescue rises at a steady pace as more and more die.
In the Pacific optimism must be sent to those fighting. Japan comes from a culture that America isn’t familiar with, the battle there has been confusing and the unexpected keeps happening for the U.S. Germany has shown their determination, it is strong and so far they have gotten much of what seems their aim. But their determination won’t make much of a difference. Hitler has mass amount of power and he is not afraid to use this power.
Germany and Japan have a strong will to fight and aim only to succeed. At this point surrender doesn’t seem a choice to them.

Revisions:

I'd like to revise a statement I made in my last post. Recently, I have come to the conclusion that no country in this war is 100% behind their troops.

There is far too much doubt and hesitancy about what the right course of action is for the Allies for them to totally agree on plans and movements. On the other hand, the Axis powers are slowly being pulled in their own directions, making for more disagreements between dictators. Some might say that Adolf Hitler would never break the alliances he has made with other powers, but I think that the world should watch him, because sooner or later, it will be to your advantage to ally with Hitler and for some: keep your friends and your enemies closer...

And Japan is off on its own foolish (in my opinion) whims, trying to fight a war that -no matter how patriotic and fearless you are- cannot be won by anyone. Fighting on islands that may not even be on the map and looking over your shoulder to make sure no one's stalking you? There is no way either Japan or America can "win" these battles without suffering heavy casualties and becoming extremely paranoid. I don't understand how that is anything resembling winning.

Good health to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, I hope we can meet one day, my friend!

Johnny

wasted efforts and lives

the allied forces are biting off a bigger piece than they can chew. they are being too agressive and taking too many risks. your over-agressive demeanor will come back to haunt you. because if your running full speed at someone, all the other person has to do to avoid you is step to the side. and then your efforts are wasted. just like your efforts will be when you try to crack the atlantic wall. you americans have no idea what your going up against: the best army in the world led by hitler, the best leader in the world and advanced technology that can wipe you out easily. why do you even try to attack? you know it wont work, so why do it? you waste away your men and equipment for losing cause. hitler would never do such a thing. he would never do something so ridiculous.

FIRESIDE CHAT #3 We Must Plan for the Future

As has been mentioned, Churchill, Stalin, and I have been meeting to discuss what we should do when this conflict ends. My valiant friend, Churchill, does not trust Josef Stalin. He believes he will seize every piece of ground that his victorious Red divisions occupy.

I disagree. I think that Stalin has been a trusted ally. I believe he understands the huge mistake made at Versailles after WWI, and that we MUST respect the sovereignty of individual peoples and their borders. I for one am willing to trust his word, that he will withdraw from occupied territory.

Yes, I AM talking as if the war is over. Leaders MUST see and plan for what is next. Time is short. MY time is short... I feel it in my bones.

One final word. Don't be too hard on Galletas' cries for help. France has been overrun and destroyed in WWII, WWI, the Franco-Prussian Wars, the Napoleonic Wars, the Hundred Years Wars... you get the point. My wife pointed out to me the other day that most French humor involves death. They think death is funny.

It is how a sane person deals with the insanity that has consumed us. Let us end the killing and sweep the stench of death away for the next 500 years. Green fields of France, blue waters of the Pacific...

It has been an honor,
Franklin Delano Roosevelt

A Little Bit of Confusion?

Firstly, to the rat- I like your metaphor of mousetraps. Oddly enough, you are the rat, so that strategy could come back and snap your neck, so to speak. Was that metaphor used knowlingly, because you are falling, countries around you seeing your weakness? Which brings me to my next point.

I think all the troops are fighting well, but some people on the homefront might summon the soldiers back before anything is won, out of their own personal greed. Look at America, they are 100% behind their military forces. They are not cringing or whining about how many in their country that have been lost; they know that those men have died for what they believe in and they will continue to fight. Mourn your dead after the war. Cry for them when your strength is not needed. Until you have the power to show weakness without attracting an opportunity for another country to attack in your vulernability, stay strong. Stay strong for your family, for your country, and for the men that have been lost.

Jesus was strong even in his death on the cross. Let us follow his example and live his courage and faith to ensure that our boys have not died in vain. Pain is only human, it is inevitable, but when and how we show it makes all the difference.

Lastly, to galletas, how hard it must be to live in your own home, not being persecuted, not needing to worry about whether your name will incriminate you. You cower in your home afraid to do anything. FIGHT! You beg someone else to come and rescue you, do it yourself! You, my friend, are all talk and no action. If the world was filled with people like you, it would be a different place, it would be a very different place. Think about that, and maybe it will make you stronger. Or not.

The flad has risen at Iwo Jima-BEHNAALITSOSIE - JAYSHOH - BENEENTATSO [DIBEH - TKIN - ALNAASDZOH] ALTAHJEJAY - BEBOHOSNEE - AYESHI - TAHAHKWODIH - NAZTSAID

In response to Editorial #5

I am trying to list something in this war that Hitler has done that has been helpful to anyone besides his troops or his country.... and I am falling short. The Allies are working together... THAT is why they are being used as a "shooting target." Hitler tries to act like he is unstoppable and fearless, but in reality, Hitler is hiding behind his army and the Atlantic Wall. The latest news we have all heard on the Axis Powers has mainly been about their vicious killings and their lack of teamwork, unlike the Allies. The Allies may be working as a team and helping out their fellow countries, but this doesn't show that they are weak and going to be automatically defeated on the beaches, it shows that they are going to stand up to fear and TOGETHER, unlike Hitler who is only thinking of himself and any extra land he can acquire or army he can defeat. 

Finally!

YES! Finally, an attack on the Nazis. This shall make them fight on even more fronts. I see great courage in those leaders and soldiers whom are making the sacrifice to do what is necessary. I salute you.

I believe you are making a great decision; do not feel bad. I know that there will be many lives lost, but I know that more will be and already have been lost while they wait for the Allies to do something. I can't wait for this war to end so that I may go home. I know great rewards await me: my family, my home, and my share from the government. I believe in you, my fellow allies, and good luck to you on your invasion.

I know that these Nazis will regret they ever swore allegiance to Hitler. I know what will happen to them. The retribution feels good; to be pushing the Nazis back after they pushed so far into Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Nazis can't stand us, just think about how they used to doubt us. Good luck, and trust in your leaders decisions, because if they were wrong they wouldn't be in power.

Dashboarder

I have waited 4 years to be rescued against the nazi pigs who keep us in oppression and in poverty. Now i cannot wait no more! You must try to help us. You must help us. Your paratroopers can land down and help us. We will be meeting you and we will help you secure a few posts and weaken the germans line. Also there are a few places that are safe from Nazis and i can give you info. But you must help us for soon if you do not get to us then the Nazis will and it is off to prison... or worse. Have to go: german halftrack approaching and some nazi uniforms.

The Americans think that this is just another attack, and that this is just another cake walk. Well they are walking into a mouse trap, not just one mouse trap but multipule traps surrounding france. The dough boys were succesful in the first world war, but now the Gremans are ready for you.

Editorial #5 – To Crack or Not to Crack? March_1944

Fellow readers,

You have no doubt by now heard of the Allied Movement in “all directions and fronts” from the Daily Mirror. The article mentioned apparent plans for an Allied invasion on the Beaches of France to “Crack the Atlantic Wall”. Well, it is no new news that the allied forces are moving forward with this. It is actually a plan that is growing and festering in all of their “tiny noggins”.
The notion of movement in all directions and fronts just baffles me. It is almost as though people are trying to sweep the power and actions of the Nazi Regime under the rug as though it is being erased. Lest we forget that we haven’t even had a taste of the true and unbridled strength of the Nazi war machine at its heart. We have only felt the sprinkles of the first storm.

When the allies try to invade France, and they will, this author’s prediction is that their effort will be the equivalent of shooting spitballs at a freight train. The Atlantic Wall is an endless and impenetrable hive of concrete, heavy guns, and dug-in German troops that stretches for miles. At low tide, the beaches of France present hundreds of yards of open beach to run across. Furthermore, the Germans have every square inch of the beach and its surrounding strongholds pre-sighted by every size and caliber of heavy guns imaginable. In other words, if you’re standing on the beach, you’re a dead man. Why do our leaders insist on sending the boys of the Allied Nations into a killing zone as cannon fodder and target practice?

My dear readers, I beg to hear your thoughts.

There was recently successful rescue mission behind German lines in Normandy, France. The French Resistance and the American Army have worked together to deliver "Private Teardrop" home safely.

Regarding Recent Posts:

The war seems as though it is drawing close to its final stages. I think I Mow My Lawn makes a good point that the blog is written in favor of the Allies, but the writing is so mixed with an evident passion for Germany that it is hard to tell truth from fact. To I Mow: Does it really come as so much of a suprise that the blog will be pro-Allies when so many of the contributors are Allies sympathisers? It shouldn't. But it also shouldn't stop you from supporting Germany, after all, the war will soon be over and then you will see who the true "winners" are, anyways.

As far as fighting in Russia goes, I'm suprised Germany has held up as well as they have for so long, but it goes to show you that when there's a will, there's a way. Then again, Russia has fought valiantly for their land, so honestly, the same could be said about the Russian troops. Judging by the states of both Russia and Germany, though, the fighting will definitely be over soon and things in Europe will get much much better, especially since there will finally be peace.

The worst in now over so remember, everyone; love your leader, love your God, and love your home. We cannot fail with these thoughts dwelling within us.

Johnny

Response to the News.

Hmph. The more I read from the Mirror and it's contributors, the more bias I see it is becoming. Anybody in favor of Germany and her ideals is frowned upon. Cake and I see Germany's cause as a noble and daring way for a country to gain retribution after the Allies tore it apart. People see the Allies as these heros, these perfect upholders of peace. They did not uphold any sort of "peace" or "freedom" when they humiliated the German people by dividing Germany into pieces. They did not spare Germany any pride when they told the Germans to disarm completely after the Great War ended. This is retribution. This is revenge against the Western democracy that sees so fit as to constantly keep poking its long nose where it does not belong. The Soviets prevented Germany from going into Stalingrad; at what cost? They fought and won back their OWN CITY IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY! What does this prove? Nothing. This just proves that Germany's boarders are so far reaching that even Mother Russia is strained to keep them back. There is no glory in what the Soviets are doing. They are fighting for their own land! The Germans are fighting for what rightfully belongs to them and what was so wrongfully taken from them by these "heroes" known as the Allies.

I am quite sure that if America were divided into pieces and humiliated on the global scale, it would seek revenge too. It paints this picture of model society and of model government and acts like its the biggest and best thing. I see no nobility in the Americans or the Allies actions. Bullying and dividing smaller, newer, countries such as Germany and Austria and Italy, countries who just barely established themselves; the Allies see fit to reap the benefits of them for themselves hiding behind some false diplomatic wall they called "The treaty of Versailles" . Another point as well; the Americans seek revenge for what happened at Pearl Harbor and the world is okay with that. The Germans seek revenge for what the Allies did to their country and then make it out to be a horrible crime. Am I the only one seeing a picture that is painted only for the Allies' purposes? In any event, the Germans will prevail in Russia. I give the Soviets two weeks before they start appealing for an armistice.

IN RESPONSE TO- June 1943- Daily Mirror Update

The Russians are finally showing that Germany can be defeated. Germany is not the omnipotent country we have come to known anymore. They have found their weakest point, Russians. But I say this to the Russians: be careful. With all the chaos in Germany and the mass killings that have been conducted, it has become evident that Hitler and Nazi Germany will stop for nothing, not even innocent families, so keep on the look out. He could come back and who knows, he could hurt your country's civilians in the way that he is hurting Germany, mass killings, destruction of races, families shattered, etc. But I also say to the Russians: congratulations! You showed the Germans your determination by pushing them away from Stalingrad and if this becomes a pattern, Hitler and his destructive army could be crushed and it could save his country's innocent captives and the rest of the world over his wrath.
It is hard to focus on the overall view of the war with all of the chatter on Germany's horrid situation. I have chosen my side. It is evident who is here in the war for good and for evil... What side are you on?

just allied propaganda

like jellothere said, this war is not over yet. don't count your chickens before they hatch. germany is ready and willing to fight until the very end. this is all just allied propaganda. this is obviously a very biased newspaper. we are still as strong as we were in the beginning, no matter what others may think. we will continue to fight, and none of this nonsense about germany losing changes that. i dont know where everyone got the idea that germany was weakening, but it is inaccurate. we continue to follow our courageous leader, and we will until the end. and also, about the "death camps." again, this is just allied propagand trying to make hitler look like the bad guy, and i dont believe a word of it. hitler is the best leader germany has ever had, and he countinues to help our country. and i see that the americans and british are still stalling. you are too scared to actually do something, so you continue to beat around the bush. hitler would never do something so cowardly.

War speech

To the Germans: Be careful, we are intercepting your messages by the second. We will bring an end to this war with our intelligance and our SOE equipped sten's automatic guns. To the vichy: We will burn you traitors and will destroy you.
To the italians: you are pathetic To the Russians: Do not become a monster like Hitler. Democracy is the way to peace. To the Brits and Americans: Keep fighting! I will personally lead my men to help you when you get to us. To the civilians: To your work.

Response to FDR

Mr. President,
I don't really think you should be assuming that were done and were just chilling around because we will make you all cry for your mothers. Oh trust me, we will be prepared for anything that will come from the backs of our heads. So watch it. Also, we have done a few bad things to you Americans and you were definitely not prepared. So, I think WE ARE THE ONES WHO ARE PREPARED. So watch out Mr. President. This war is not over.

Response to FDR

News Article Response

As FDR eloquently told us in his recent fireside chat, End Game is approaching. As Hitler tried to keep to many irons in the fire, he has spread himself too thin like so many leaders before him. As such a radical and self-proclaimed genius, he has certainly taken the bait and pitfall of so many who have fallen before him. Just as the Germans experienced in World War II, unrealistic plans for uncontested success that had to be attained in a microscopic timeline have folded back upon Germany with teeth. This time around, there was more initial success than the Schlieffen Plan as that plan experienced failure the second the Germans tried to take strongholds in Belgium. This time, Germany had the upper hand but was a nation that developed a plan that relied upon fueling the war effort with resources of nations that still had to be conquered. Germany was not afraid to backstab their allies, the Soviets because they just "knew" they would have all the access needed from their soon aquired eastern living space. As soon as the Soviets stopped them in Stalingrad, Germany had an expiration date and now the Nazis are starting to stink. They wagered on a foolhardy gamble, in my opinion.

In the Pacific, Japan is more of a bug to be squashed for the Americans. The United States must be weary of cultural differences between people in East Asia and themselves. A deeply rooted sense of honor and tradition will impact that theater of war far more than the conflicts happening throughout Europe. Just as our people were preparing to fight for their own homes, the Japanese will respond similarly to every trench and foxhole held in these tiny mounds in the Pacific Ocean. I wish the Yanks luck.

Cheers.

Mixed emotions

I have mixed emotions for the prisoners under Nazi Rule. I am not saying I am not praying for them, no way. The problem is I am not in a position to speak on the matter.

On the other hand, I am glad to see that the tide of the war is turning, and it was way past time for this to happen; especially after what has been put in to this war. I see this as proof of Germany faltering and biting off more than it can chew. Germany pushed too far trying to get as much of the USSR before winter came, they have spread out their forced all over Europe, and they have been punched out of North Africa. I believe even more now that we will keep fighting. I just have a good feeling.

Unacceptable

Dear People,

I write to you today in word of my thoughts, the German's must be stopped. To kill innocent citizens is immoral and we can not stand for it. We must stop them and do whatever it takes. German is becoming more and more of a threat everyday, and they must be stopped before it's too late. We are fighting this war for a certain reason, a tactic behind it all. But when it comes to killing innocent Jews and people that don't fit in, thats when it's too far. And I fear that if we don't stop them now, they will stop us...

Sincerely, Mr. Ethan Samston

To Crazy Davy Jones:

You are certainly a smart man. Your strategy is unorthodox, but you back it up with fact, so I can see your reasoning. My question for you is this: do you stand in the battlefield itself, or are you looking at the war from a third person standpoint? Because, you know, your location could affect the outcome of the war...

Nothing is the same

What has this world come to?
The Japanese are showing similar actions to those in Germany. They force their prisoners to walk miles to places where they are tortured beyond a point of humanity, where all morals seem lost. Fighting and marching in Guadalcanal many died, for their country. For those who unexpectedly died at Pearl Harbor. Willing to sacrifices themselves to stop the rage, terror, and war flooding the world.
The situation in Europe continues to increase in horror and fatality. It seems Hitler has become corrupt, is now killing for pleasure and so he leads those only he thinks worthy of living. Those that he wants to lead, not caring about those who would be loyal to him and are ready to follow, but have a trait or do/follow something he dislikes. The urgency of gaining control and helping those being held captive in Europe has come to a point almost intolerable.
It is unknown the amout that die in the death marches and that are being slowly and painfully brought closer to their deaths, but still hundreds die there. Brock Otter said the Germans have formed concentrations camps, killing at least 6,000 a day. Showing no mercy, compassion, or regret. Thousands more soldiers die in the Pacific and in Europe every day. In less than a week overhalf a million are dying for this war. Why? What will millions of lives being lost prove? We must continuously pray that this will soon be over. This haunting war, forever gouged into history will soon end; that lives will stopped being sacrificed for a man corrupt with power, for a battle started by an unexplained attack, and for some reasons unknown.

June 1943 – Daily Mirror News Update

Turning points have embroiled the Globe.

The shadow of Axis power that seemed to crawl across the world uncontested is finally shrinking. In January, the Soviet Union was able to finally push the Germans back and reclaim their own city of Stalingrad. Hundreds of thousands of civilians were killed in the siege. While all the Soviets have reclaimed is only now a pile of rubble, ash, and dead loved ones, they have been able to guarantee for the moment that the Nazis will not inch towards their claim to living space in Russia.

Meanwhile, the United States has finally crawled through the grass and maze of Jungle at Guadalcanal. The Americans were sleeping in the mud for months on end and being ambushed from every corner of jungle by banzai chargers. General Douglas MacArthur finally has some degree of retribution for the death marches of Bataan in the Pacific.

Weeks ago, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Winston Churchill met at the Trident Conference. A main topic that was being discussed was the prospective invasion by allied powers of German occupied France. FDR and Churchill have instead elected to invade Italy in its place. Will we ever see a proper go at the Atlantic Wall or will it forever be that unwanted pink elephant in the room? The allies are realizing that even though they have pushed Rommel out of the desert, they will have to pull every inch of German occupied Europe out of the cold , dead fingers of every soldier in their path. It will be a long time before we seen American and British boys heading home.

I have chosen...

I have chosen my side, and I am anything but safe. Europe is at a time of war, you very well know, and now America has joined in the turmoil. I have known my position from the beginning, as you have known yours, Mr. President. We both want what is best for ourselves, our superiors, and our countries. Your country speaks of ending the war and my country speaks of establishing peace in Europe. That is the difference between us. In the end, maybe we will get the same thing, maybe we will be united, but we have each entered the war for very different reasons, under different circumstances. You see the different military mobilizations ,and now the war that has arisen, as a threat to the United States; we see it as a threat to our country and everything we hold dear, so we have acted differently. The outcome of this war will affect everyone in the world, no doubt, but where we stand will determine how we are affected. I won't say much, but I tell you this, I never wanted war, my friend.

ALERT ALERT!! NEWS ON GERMANY!!

I have just been recently informed of a newly created "solution" to the "Jewish problem" in Germany. Hitler is killing all Jews but also, The Slavs, Gypsies, and mentally ill. He believes his is creating racial purity among Germany. He has currently locked into his "control-mode" by gaining power over nearly all of Europe. He has invaded the Soviet Union and gathered up many Jews and sent them all to German controlled Concentration Camps. What is a Concentration Camp? A better name for them is Death Camps because this is mainly what the camps are for, ruthless killing. They conduct mass killings of Jews and other civilians they consider inferior. In the camps, the "slaves" or "prisoners" are given little to no food, worked to the bone or experimented on, forced to live in a four-person room with thirty people, and treated so poorly it leads to death or near death. Some of these camps are named Auschwitz, Bergen-Belsen, and Dachau. These Jew camps are rounded up by the SS goverment organization or Schutzstaffel which has an organization under it called Einsatzgruppen. There are SS doctors who constantly check up on these prisoners to to select the healthy ones who will live and the "others" which are to be killed. If you are not already dead from starvation, sickness, or just plain abuse, they check you and if you don't pass the check-up, you are killed in a "shower" which is used to gas these human-beings. The gases are usually Zyclon B or Cyanide and then bodies are cremated or pushed into trenches and this "shower" caused death accours 6,000 people each DAY!
Some of the Jews are able to escape but not for long. After being forcefully removed from their homes, they are checked to see if their occupation is in the "essential worker" range. If their job is useful to the war effort, they are sent to work or labor camps while their families continue to a death camp. These camps are all similar except for the fact that the workers can continue to live if they prove that they can do a good job but if they are caught "slacking-off" they are shot on the spot. But the living workers won't live for long... all Jews must die one way or the other... who will be next? What do you think about these camps and how Hitler is hiding them by covering them up as P.O.W camps (Prisoners of War) and under the cover of battle? What do YOU all think...?

FIRESIDE CHAT #2 from PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

To My Fellow Americans Like FoxTrot Zulu
To My Allies like Galletas
To My Enemies Like Chocolate Cake, Mow My Lawn, and Jello

And To JohnnyBBetter:

War is hell - General William Sherman said that on his destructive drive to Atlanta during the Civil War. It has to be so terrible and awful that an enemy will lose all heart.

FoxTrot Zulu, we know your deprivations. You are our heroes. Every night we go to bed praying for your safety, willing you the strength to kill our enemy, and to prevail. Our grateful country thanks you for your service and we are mobilizing every man woman and child to support you back home. American women are building bombers alongside their men, American children go around the neighborhood collecting tin cans to be used in the war effort. My own grandmother uses her ration coupons to eat meat only once a week. Spam is on every American's meal plan. We sacrifice for your sacrifice. Fight on for us.

Galletas, you live in the shadow of the enemy, and you are loyal to freedom and democracy. Do not worry; DeGaulle will return and sweep the vichy away like pig vomit. Stay in the shadows and know we are coming for you. Take out your hidden radios and listen for our messages to the Free French who heroically battle the Nazis in their own backyard. We are coming for you. "It wounds my heart with a monotonous langour..."

Chocolate Cake, you speak of loyalty, but you are loyal to a mad man. Have you read Mein Kampf? Do you realize where this man is leading you. Remember that the lemmings loyally follow their leader... right off of a cliff.

Jello, I haven't heard from you. Is that because we have silenced your Japanese contacts in our camps near Seattle? You are retreating. Your time is short. Beware. Terrible, terrible weapons are coming.

And Johnny B. You are eloquent, articulate... and aloof. You sit at a safe distance saying grand things, but YOU are indecisive. This is a time in history where there is a good and an evil, a right and a wrong. This is the time to fight. To FIGHT. And I am worried about your ignorance - don't you see how stretched Hitler is? He has armies in North Africa, armies in Italy, armies in France. He is throwing away planes like an old woman casting bird seed, and soon he will have no air force left. AND he has made the mistake of Napoleon. He is fighting deep in Russia in winter. No army in history has survived that adversary. Open your mind, use that intelligence and see that Hitler is at heart a mere corporal, a spoiled child moving armies around like chess pieces.

End game is coming.

Response to Chocolate_Cake

Chocolate_Cake: I do not speak envy of your country. We have an amazing leader who has kept us out of this war as long as we could, unlike your leader who is causing mass destruction of his own country. He is killing innocent people. You do not call this spineless? Heaving all of your problems onto your own citizens. My country takes pride in every single citizen it has! We do not put to shame our people. We are all proud to be in this country! Unlike some of your citizens. Are you sure he truly cares you? Are you not just another German citizen? Cause that what the people in your prison camps were. Just another pair of German citizens.

The fuhrer

The Fuhrer is meeting us for a luncheon at this place, library door. on this day, monday, may 3rd. at 800 am.

attention all allied forces

you speak enviously of my pride in my country and its leader, and that's because you lack it yourselves. you are spineless jellyfish just moving with the tide. you have no concept of what true loyalty and pride in your country looks like. i pity all of you as you wallow in your indecision and pointless tactics. i advise that you learn to speak german, soon... very, very soon!
and to not here yet002: i know that hitler cares for me. trust me, i know.

Hitler is bad?

Hitler is not a soulless person, he is doing what is right for his country. He wants the living space just like the Americans wanted living space, and took out the indians, it goes both ways. Anyway as you see Hitler as some ruthless and cold leader, we see FDR as some cold ruthless killer.

To Mr.President

Just a thought- too bad giants aren't used to the desert. Or the ocean, for that matter. Your giants is huge and rather powerful, I must admit, but ignorance could ruin you. What a shame you didn't do any research. I'm through with the giant metaphor simply because I can't stand the thought of a giant being killed.
Good luck, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, because, I'm afraid you're going to need it. Hopefully, someday, we can meet face-to-face to have a wonderful discussion or two, but for now, my communication is limited to notes, so here is my latest.
All the best,
Johnny

Because You are one.

I can.

I understand the feelings of the Japanese Americans.

The world in ruin

NotHereYet002: I am completely and utterly in line with what you are saying. I cannot believe that people would follow a person who has caused this much trouble. Hitler is a soulless man with no reason in what he is doing. He may claim that he just wants more "living space", but how do we know what he really wants? Believing that someone so cruel could do something good for Germany is a thought that blows my mind.

Chocolate_Cake: Have you not been listening to anything we are saying? You people are obviously on a frenzy to kill and have no morals in your right minds. I don't understand how this is blowing over your head so easily.

Farewell.

FAspen

Indecision...

Indecision is a decision, my friends. Although some of you claim you do not know what side to choose, you are supporting the Allies as most are these days, I must say. But Germany remains loyal to Adolf Hitler.

You know, many of you dislike his policies and actions right now, but his leadership and public speeches seem to be drawing his country together in its time of need. Maybe the rest of the world could learn something from him... Most other countries seem to be split where Germany is united, so obviously they are doing things differently. Germany's army at the current time is indeed formidable and I pity the Americans fighting Rommel and his troops in North Africa. Strange how some people seem to rise up stronger than ever from the ashes of harsh criticism, eh?

Watch him, my friends, and watch him closely because with all of Germany behind him tremendous things could happen. When I say tremendous, I mean huge; once-thought-impossible; gigantic. Words like that can only describe the storm I see coming. Nevertheless, there are so many problems worldwide that something must be done, and one can only sit around and talk for so long before the need for action arises. And the time has come and gone, yet nothing has changed...

Not here yet... Your response to editorial #4 was my exact thoughts! Perfect way to fraise it.

Response to FDR

Glad you can join us after this "vacation". Second it is good that you have relieved that general and sended George Patton in to defeat Rommel. I wish him good luck and hurry up to win the war. But i disapprove with the relocation with Japanese who wanted to live in your country. However some people like Chocolate Cake who are fanatics to their country should be either relocated or deported. Also many lives have been lost including my friends and comrades in arms. We need to end this at all cost before people like I mow my lawn with a lamp destroy what's left of Europe.

In response to Editorial #4

America is being loyal to what they joined the war for:  helping out their fellow countries. They are supporting France and getting back at Germany for ever disrupting them. Even though I do not believe in killing or "You kill me, I kill you" talk, I believe that what America is doing is noble and to be respected. They are probably well aware of the power German holds but they put their fears aside. If we want this war to end, we need to do what they are doing, put our fears aside and finish this... please, let's finish this everyone. Maybe the Allies are setting a good example for the World that we need to help each other out. Whether it is helping each other out at the battlefield or home in your own country, we need to help each other out! Possibly, if we all help each other out, we won't need to fight anymore. But I realize this isn't a likely possibility because the world currently has powerful leaders that have completely different views. For instance, if Hitler asked if he could take France, most likely they wouldn't agree... 

In response to JohnnyBgoode

I apologize if I didn't make myself perfectly clear to you, but my point is, that I am NOT perfectly clear in this situation. I do not have solid views on the war because I am not a solid contributor to it. I do not hate anyone or any one country because I would feel horrified if I was hated. Doesn't anyone see? This war is just a misunderstanding of ferocious countries. I do not have concrete views on what leader I am for or what I think...yet (until I have concrete evidence that anything is happening to change my views) but one thing I do stand firm in is that war is not an opportunity to throw away your values, morals, and what you have fought so hard to keep, your country's sanity. If I was in charge, I wouldn't have wanted this war in the first place. It is a sick excuse for hurting other people. I think that (as cheesy as it sounds) we all need to forgive. We all have lives to be getting on with! So don't let this war take you down. So I will clear my views up once and for all for everyone... My views are: at this point I don't have no exact views. I believe every country (including my own) has done immoral actions and so I feel that this blog is just me putting out my thoughts but I am not trying to put down anyone or any country because this war overall is sick and so I feel it foolish to just judge one leader or one action taken.

Dear Mother

Dear Mother,

I would love to share a fascinating book with you. Meet me outside the 8th grade homerooms on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 7:50 AM.

Response to Chocolate_Cake, I love Galletas, and Foxtrot Zulu

Chocolate_Cake: It is people like you that have caused this war. You are ungrateful and full of yourself like every other German out there. Why do you think Hitler cares about you any way? He killed all of those innocent people how do you know your not next? Same goes for you I Mow My Lawn With a Lamp.

I Love Galletas: You should care about other countries. We are all fighting one war. One big war and you are apart of it no matter what you say. Sorry to disappoint you!

Foxttrot Zulu: Wow. You aren't making anything obvious at all.

Response to Editorial #4

I am not sure what to think at this point. I just feel a little lost. In my opinion I don't think it will be worth all of those lives if they do go to the Atlantic wall. It is very risky, and I can't take any more lives being taken away right now. So many have been lost... let me get to my point though I think that it is a waste of man and material. IF something is 'too risky' then I want to know what the point of taken that chance is! But if that's what it takes to end this horrid war I'm all for it. We must put all of our faith in God that this war will end soon, and hope that certain people will be punished for their wrong doings. I must go for now. Until next time good-bye.

Responce to Editorial #4

Question #1
If you really think about it, the case could be the be-all/end-all operation. If the Nazi's really focus on what they want, they can do it. Plus, if America doesn't stop them, it will be the be-all/end-all operation of the war. If America can focus on what they want, the can win the war and stop this plan while it's still possible.

Question #2
The Prime Minister can scoff all he wants, but if the Atlantic Wall is the location of where you need to strike, then pull the men out of the desert and get them to the Atlantic Wall! For the love of Pete! This isn't a quiz show, people! Just get in there and strike where they're most vulnerable! If the Allies want to beat the Germans, they need to strike where they're weakest - the Atlantic Wall! The families at home want their men back safe and sound! Do you really want to be the person who tells them their men died in the DESERT?! I mean, come on, people! Use your heads for once! Don't fight fire with questions! Fight fire with water! Attack at their "Achilles Heel"! Get them where they're weakest!

Question #3
The Allies are not doing something worthwhile! They're killing their own men. Sending them into the desert to fight a war is like suicide! It's barbaric what you're doing to them! It's hideous what you're doing to your own men! Get them out of the desert, get them some REAL training, get them to the Atlantic Wall, and get them to fight for something important! They're probably dying of thirst out there! Make them fight for something you'll actually want to remember! I mean, do you really want to see newspapers saying;

MEN DIE IN DESERT

While fighting for their country, several young men die from dehydration.

FDR and other world leaders are being held responsible for making their men fight out in the desert only to end up getting themselves killed. When FDR was asked what he feels about the problem, he said, "I have no comment at this time." So much for our once great and strong president along with our once strong nation.

Do you really want newspapers all over the country to say that?! They might even say the same thing about the other world leaders. And yeah, I'm talking to you Mr. Prime Minister! Don't you scoff at something that's actually WORTH fighting for! Good luck standing up to your countries when you tell them you let your men die from thirst!

AMERICA AND HER ALLIES WILL PREVAIL

My apologies for my absence... I have been rather busy.

Let me make clear, our most important task is the complete defeat and disarmament of Adolf Hitler's Germany. That's right, Hitler's Germany. The German people have a long proud history, and I believe many of them want Germany to be cleansed of his fascist dictatorship - only a few Germans are like Chocolate Cake. Germans like Mow My Lamp may be proud of their fighting ability, but they will sicken when they see what Hitler and his ghouls have done. Felix Frankfurter from our Supreme Court has put before me a report that I can only hope is not true.

My commanders urged an immediate attack from Britain across the channel into France in 1942, but Winston Churchill did not want it... too many casualties he said.

So, we are in Northern Africa. I have relieved the commander after the debacle at Kasserine Pass, and I have put one of our best fighting generals in charge, George S. Patton. I believe he and General Montgomery will drive up through Italy - the soft body blow - while we mass our troops for the invasion of France - the knockout punch.

We must do this quickly while Stalin and his Russian army hold off Hitler. The Germans are just outside of Moscow. If we can attack the Germans from another direction, it will make things easier for Russia.

As for the Japanese, how can we now underestimate them after their treacherous attack on Pearl Harbor? We must be careful of Jello and her countrymen. I have signed Executive Order 9066 which relocates the "Issei" (first generation of Japanese who immigrated to the US) and their children, "Nisei" (who were US citizens) to special camps where they can be watched.

As I said to JohnnyBGoode, if you are going to kill the giant, make sure it is a killing stroke. The Japanese did not sink our aircraft carriers and now we have inflicted a mortal blow on their fleet at the Battle of Midway.

The giant is awake and at war.

President Roosevelt

In Light of Recent Events:

Faust Arp: I'm bothered by all of your quick judgements about everyone else. Try posting your views, not calling out random names. You might get more information that way.

Crazy Davy Jones: Puncture? We're talking about land here, not a balloon. America really has the lower hand when it comes to desert warfare and maneuvers. Maybe there is another approach... You can try going through Italy, but given the forces you're up against, there's a good chance you'll find it harder than you thought. I also noticed that you simply restated what had been said in the editorial, almost as though you are used to just following a leader blindly. Hmm. You bring up a good point that America simply can't fly over Europe and go straight to Berlin, but what good would it really do? Do you think Nazism is just going to die with Adolf Hitler? He's influenced far too many people for it to be stopped that easily.

Brock Otter: Which side are you on? Or do you even have a side? Some of your views are compelling, I just can't tell if you really believe in them.

i love galletas: You are a character! Is this Jew that has gone missing your only friend, because you speak as though she is. If it concerns you, do something about it, don't whine to us, we are fighting a war...Or do you just miss her excellent snacks?

I Mow My Lawn With A Lamp: You certainly have a passion for Germany. Of course, after all your leader, Hitler, has done for your country, it is to be expected from the German people. I admire your courage and straightforwardness, but it could get you in trouble with certain people, so keep your eyes open.

To everyone else: This war will continue for years if someone doesn't act soon. There are some people who need to step down - hint hint- and some who need to rise to the occasion.

In closing; my friends, times are even more trying and people's true colors are starting to show. Love your God, love your leader, and love your country. With this basis, we can't fail to accomplish the actions necessary to succeed.

Response

okay well to me it sounded like you were saying "Oh who cares about the Japanese" but okay....

Haha!

The Allies think they can beat the greatest military force ever to walk the earth? Germany, if anything, has the most powerful military I have ever witnessed on the field of combat. They are swift, strong, and above all; ruthless. They will stop at nothing to fight for the cause they believe in; Nazism and Germany's leader, Adolf Hitler. They will fight and die for their country. The Allies have no cause to fight for. They are simply scared and are trying desperately to put out a blazing fire with nothing but a squirt bottle. They have no cause! They simply fight because their leaders are afraid, afraid of change! Their leaders for so long have relied on the people's decisions to shape their governments, and they fear what they call "Facism and Nazism", but what do people know about governments and leadership? Why let common idiots decide things that they know nothing of instead of strong leaders like Adolf Hitler? The Allies do not realize it does not matter where they strike; Germany's armies are strong around the globe, be they in the desert, the ocean, the countryside, or even in Russia; Germany is strong everywhere, and the Allies are seriously underestimating Germany's military prowess if they believe that the Germans have a weak spot. It doesn't matter where the Allies hit; their hit will be nothing more than a pebble thrown at a massive wall.. an Atlantic Wall.

response

i am in europe and i do not give any care to the Japanese because they did not take my country that is for sure MY FRIEND! I have to deal with these nazis in Europe and take care for my men and for myself of course. I cannot bother with a war halfway around the world when i am in one arleady.

Response to i love galltets

Wow. Wow. Wow. Okay who cares about the Japanese??? Are you stupid!?!?!?!?! Clearly you are because the Japanese have done a lot, and looks to me like you have been in a cave this whole war. The Japanese totally KILLED the ships at Pearl Harbor. The Japanese are doing great in my opinion. So i don't know where your head is but you should be paying attention i love galletes. Please, get with the war.

Response to Editorial #4

Crazy Davy Jones - FDR was dead on when he said that you know your stuff. You have my support 110% and your troops are lucky that you have their back. In response to the editorial in general, I am with you! Puncture the underbelly! The Germans can finally get a taste of their own aggression. While it may not be the most direct approach, it is at least something. If nothing else, opening a front in North Africa and through Italy can distract German strength and distribute their lines too thin to mount any kind of formidable counter attack or offensive. At least then, we can use what became their Achilles heel in The Great War against them this time around.

Chocolate Cake - I have been trying to turn the other cheek to your hypnotic Nazi ramblings and I cannot bear them any longer! I cannot believe that you would think of Germany as anything more than a phase. They are simply trying to earn their 15 minutes of fame on the world stage by obliterating the lives of so many in their wake. I think you have been drinking too much Nazi Kool-Aid! Either that, or an operative with a "guilty-conscience"!

Dashboarder - While the ice-cream falling off of the side is a great comparison that I must agree with to some extent - what other approach could we take to begin mounting a real offensive towards Germany? Again, I think your logic is sound, but I am fearful of what will become of the Americans as they try to "learn" their way through the desert. They are learning to crawl in the desert while the Germans are learning to square dance. I'm afraid that the chances of the British and Yanks are slim in that arena.

you are stalling...

ha, you lazy americans. why do you even try to invade? germany will stand strong against any invasion. there is no point to your useless attempts to attack. you waste your soldiers, weapons, and resources on trying to avoid facing germany directly. hitler would take such thoughtless actions. while the allied powers are stalling and wasting their supplies, hitler continues to lead us with is strength and power. we will follow him anywhere, our loyalty everlasting. a world without hitler is not worth living in. and even if you were to try to break through the atlantic wall, you would never reach success. not with your strategy of trying to delay as long as possible. no one can ever stop hitler because he is so powerful and brave. he is our leader and i know i would do anything he told me to do.

Keep moving

I say they have to fight no matter what and no matter the casualties. They need to press onward or they will fail. ALSO Vichy is destroyed. Take that you sicophats! That will teach you! Also things are not so good over here. Germany is giving us tighter food rations and people who says or reads non German approved books and thoughts die or disappear. Help us!!!

i have been reading Leonardo's shadow. It is a great read

Ice Cream

I think that fighting in Africa is just eating the ice cream already in the cone and not the melted part spilling over the edges. We are focusing on the areas that aren't needed and are avoiding the places that need help. I don't think the Atlantic wall is the best place to start either, because the whole point of the wall is to keep invaders out! This would be a Charge of the Light Brigade. I believe that enough lives have been wasted. There needs to be more help in the areas already in heavy combat. Our own homes and yards are being destroyed. If no help comes, the Nazis will break even farther into the territory that we so passionately are trying to defend. Again, North Africa is not the way, but neither is the Atlantic wall.

Response to Editorial #4 and War Update

I cannot predict what will happen next, all I know is that what is happening with France and Germany seems pretty... fishy. However, we can never tell who may lash out next. Germany did it to the Soviets... Who knows what will happen next? Most of you are saying that this war is definitely capricious. I agree with this statement and hold to the fact that Hitler will not stop until he gets his way. Personally, I feel bad for Britain and Russia... How could anyone be so heartless as to murder the people of these countries? I can't even wrap my arms around the idea. As for the question 'Are the Allies doing something worthwhile,' I have no comment. Split between my opinion, there is nothing I can say. All I know is that the lives of many have been claimed by the Germans, and I am positive Hitler won't stop until he gets his "living space."

Puncture the underbelly!

We need to start our offensive and this is the plan to end it all. It is impossible to fail. We are attacking the weakest parts of Europe. they wont be ready and able to stop us if we come down through Africa and though the weak Italy. We must find victory somehow and this is the way i feel. if we have a troops ready to attack from other angles this would be the only benefit we could take. because if we are comming from the south they would start to fight in the south. leaving a northern area just waiting to be struck. I will stick by the allies in this mission to end Hitlor, the holocaust, and all the evil surrounding them

Work Will Make You Free

Brock Otter, there is some information that may interest you in Auschwitz. WORK WILL MAKE YOU FREE.

Editorial #4 America and Britain - On Target or Missing the Point?

May - 1943

In November, the Allied Powers including the United States and France attacked areas in Northern Africa containing both Germany’s AfrikaKorps and troops of Vichy France – those French who decided to sign armistice and “ally” with Germany after France was occupied by the Germans. When the British and Americans encountered the French, there was little to write home about. However, the Germans soon put up a massive fighting force against the allies at locations such as Kasserine Pass. Apparently, the goal is for these allied nations to puncture the “soft underbelly” of Europe to establish a stronghold and begin charging at Nazi Germany’s “empire".

The Daily Mirror’s question is this – Is this operation the be-all/end-all of operations or will it prove to be a pointless venture for the United States and Britain? Our stance is that the allies should not waste time trying to “beat around the bush” of Nazi occupied territory. We need to strike where it matters! - The Atlantic Wall. Our Prime Minister scoffs at the idea and says it’s too risky. Then what, in the name of all things sacred, are we doing having a go at the Germans in the desert?! Why does it even matter? My loyal readers, I want to hear your take!

Are the Allies doing something worthwhile or it is a waste of men and material?

"I am currently reading Warriors: Bluestar's Prophecy. It is a fascinating read."

Who cares about the Japanese

why are GI's sent there? Anyone would answer that for me

My Update to my fellow bloggers.

I am just signing in to express the fears and concerns I have for how Hitler is acting. I would just like to say one quick thing, Hitler is becoming a powerful, influential leader. How influential really is Hitler? What will he tell his people next? What ideas will he stress to the world? Who will believe him?

I agree with Jean Biches Greater Cons.

At this point, I have no strongly swayed opinions on how the war is going, but one thing I do know for sure is that everyone should remember that Hitler is just a man. He is trying to find a safe way out of this mess that was brought upon the world as much as any man! But that doesn't mean he can brutally take over countries the way he is doing. Jean said Hitler shows power and control to stand up for his country but that doesn't give him the right to slaughter/slay masses of innocent lives. I agree. No one should be able to do that! How can he sit back and kill while he sits safe at home? What I say is that killing is unavoidable in war but if a war is to be fought, don't drag in innocent families...The entire world needs to remember to do one thing: Play fair...

In Response To Everyone:

I'm amazed at the conclusions people are jumping to. I did not mean to offend anyone in any way or even hint that I am in favor of murder. I said that it is not time to lament death, not that death of soldiers and such is good. I do not think that death is a good thing. On the contrary, I think we should try to prevent such killings of innocent people. Right now, we can't focus on death and those lost, but we must carry on and fight the good fight. There will be a time when some will mourn the losses of their beloved and others will mourn the loss of the life of power they once had, but today, we must not be hindered mentally by the physical state of our fellow countrymen. They have died for a cause so much bigger than themselves; an end to war and, ultimately, to make the world better for their children and all future generations. After all, one day we will meet them once more in the eternal kingdom.

The more recent events are somewhat fascinating, especially since certain groups are noticably diminished. I will watch to see if this evolves any futher. Regarding Japan and America, Japan definitely has the upper hand in this particulas series of battles since they know the land, layout, and climate. Mr. President, be careful, you may be a giant, but giants are slow.

My final word: love and trust the Lord, for He will guide you through these trying times.

johnnyBgoode

obviously i have a grudge

how would you feel if your country was destroyed in weeks? How would you feel if you are a repressed person by those blond, German speaking monsters who burns your workplace, shoots your boss and misteriously your close friend who is a JEW disappears? You will never understand because you are safe in your happy little island while i am on my own! Have a nice day.

Greater Consequences

America is fighting a war on two fronts, the Pacific theater and the Atlantic theater. Hope must surround them during their efforts in North Africa. They must wish “island hopping” is enough to defeat Japan. Hope must fill them in order to stay strong and not to fold under the pressure, detestation and massive losses they currently face and have undoubtedly yet to come.Britain has held strong, even under massive and constant bombing raids. May the Lord keep on giving them strength and courage, dedication to their country.Poland fired on the German troops. Does that not show they are provoking a war, provoking another tragedy?German citizens are vanishing, becoming lost in the chaos, also soldiers dying because of an unexplained attack from Poland. Hitler shows power and a willingness to stand up and help his country to gain back control and respect. To bring themselves, once again to power. But does this give him right to slaughter masses of innocent families? Slay innocent lives? As Brock Otter said, I hope not. --- If it has not already come true we must implore the mass power Hitler already has shown doesn’t drive him and his authoritative influence to an uncontrollable point. To a point that overwhelms and causes the world as we knew it to diminish. He is reaching for more living space, have the rest of us not accepted our land? Is Germany really becoming so overpopulated a war must be fought for more room. I don’t think that Germany owns special rights the rest of the world doesn’t.Life use to be simple, only small quarrels, resolved with at most raised voices, a few throws and fresh air. Then negotiations or compromises figured out. At the worst it came to a war, but nothing sizing up to the Great War. Over 17 million died for that war. I thought the world was in agreement, to ensure nothing would size up or even let there be a moment where this could happen again. What is now unfolding may be more than can be tamed. I am trying my best to help resolve the conflicts being clashed about, fighting alongside others, seeing many dedicated soldiers fall for what they believe but is this the answer? Have millions more die again, retracing our actions, pushing ourselves into a debt with payment like that of the Great War…or possibly more?

Response to News

Valkyrie?! j/k

Finally some answers as to what is really happening in these areas covered by German lightning War. I cannot say that I'm surprised as areas such as Russia and Germany have been so anti-Jew for decades. It seems that something is happening under the veil of coercion. Can't tell yet.

If the Nazis have even remotely the sort of resolve they demonstrated when bombing my back yard, implementing some program to the unwanted in their country might make sense. The news report said it all as we cannot rush to judgment. Clearly, the Nazi leader cannot be trusted within the lines that he has already extended. There must be a larger plan than immediately meets the eye.

Chocolate Cake seems to be under the methodical hypnosis of the Fuhrer. So, who is who? JohnnyBgoode - are you an "angel" of sorts? I Love Galletas - you seem to be holding a grudge! I Mow My Lawn... you have to be an AXIS sympathizer!

Keep Your Wits About You...

Information intercepted by British operatives containing the upcoming schedule and locations of the Fuhrer - Adolf Hitler.

Set it off! Now is the time to make an attempt on the life of Adolf Hitler. Will someone strike?

SO far so good

Yay the blond boys (Germans) are being pushed back by the GI's of the U.S. Take that Germans! How does it feel losing huh? huh? Second, these Vichy soldiers are either stupid or traitors. If they are traitors then why do they call themselves french people? They should be ashamed of themselves. Also the war is getting bloody. Mabye the war will not end in a few months.

The Daily Mirror - War Update - November 1942

America is moving. We are seeing the first response to Nazi Aggression since 1939. Yesterday, November 8th, British and American soldiers stormed the beaches of North Africa in Algiers. It was one of the first amphibious invasions focusing on being the first “crack” at German occupied territory. Americans were shocked to actually first see French soldiers who are fighting with the Germans under Vichy France – a group that signed an armistice with Germany when Northern France was taken.

Right now, British and American soldiers are trying to see if Vichy France’s troops will fire upon our allies in German held North Africa. The British and American soldiers targeted three major beach landings with very few casualties.

Now, the Americans under General Patton are facing off against the Germans and their legendary Erwin Rommel who has a dramatically advantageous understanding of desert combat over the Americans. It will be mere moments before the Americans and British collide for the first time with the Germans in the North African desert. The weight of the world is on their shoulders.

Meanwhile, Britain is still picking up the ashes of their own country after being bombed mercilessly for months on end. British civilian deaths were horrific and the British nation is calling for revenge.

In the East, the Germans are trying to gain what they call Lebenstraum or “living space” by pushing against the Soviet Armies in Stalingrad. Blood is flowing through the streets on both sides as the Russians are frantically trying to reinforce their armies and are sending wave upon wave against German machine gunners. The youth of the Red Army are being cut to bits by the Nazi Killing Machine.

In the Pacific, Americans are approaching a small island in Polynesia – Guadalcanal. This objective seems to be fairly non-threatening, but Americans will find out soon as they begin silent marches through the jungles of the island waiting to find the Japanese. The Americans are officially trying to “island hop” their way back across the Pacific Ocean to keep Imperialist Japan at bay.

The war is intensifying and spreading like a virus.

ODD...

We are gathering scattered reports regarding citizens in German occupied territory who are missing from their homes. Many of these individuals, interestingly enough, seem to be musicians, writers, artists... Jews.

We do not have enough information to currently piece together a cohesive report.

Hmm

Denmark and Finland.. taken by Germany and the Soviets. Well, I can see why this is an obvious strategic move. They were close to Poland, and Poland is filled a bunch of rowdy individuals who think it is morally okay to fire on innocent German troops. Poland could have been in cahoots with Finland and Denmark for all we know and they could have been planning an attack on Germany and the Soviets. I can't blame Germany for fighting back against these aggressors who constantly threaten her boarders. Germany invading Britain and France? Huh. Well heck, Britain had been mobilizing for a long time. Their blowhard leader Winston Churchill seems nothing but talk and fancy suits speaking of how the British Empire is the strongest in Europe. Maybe he had this coming to him. Same with France who just lives in Churchill and England's shadow. And America.. they never seem to do anything. They constantly talk of helping the European effort but all they do is sit around and spectate the whole thing like its a baseball game.

Response

Okay Brock Otter, I don't think that Hitler is crushing whatever country he wants! He's just trying to pull his nation together. I also don't think he's afraid of being weak. He definitely can handle the power! Have you seen what he's done? But all though many countries have had many defeats against him he still doesn't give up... Now do I like Hitler? Not so much. But I think he's a pretty good leader... Many of you may not but I sort of do... Don't take this the wrong way that I'm "all for Hitler"... It's just a thought...

freedom speech

Friends, Comrades, soldiers, this is a troubling year for all of us but however everyone of us have to suffer against thy tyrrany of the Axis powers. To Hitler, Mussolini, Tojo, you will not live forever and every empire must and will crumble even if it takes a hundred years. To Churchill, F.D.R and Joseph Stalin, you must still fight for the people around the world to preserve democracy, freedom and our lives. To every soldier in the Allies, fight on! Fight until your gas in your tanks are empty, until your rounds are gone and then we fight with tooth and nail! Democracy will always and shall win this war!

wont take no for an answer

Hitler is being a leader who will not take no for an answer. is that such a bad thing? would you rather have a weak leader who will let someone else step all over you? he is assuring that his country will stand strong in the time of disaster. in my eyes, hitler is a leader who will lead our country to greatness. the league of nations tried to cripple us... and now we want to show that we will not be that easily defeated.

To: JonnyBGoode

I never said anything about my views on Hitler staging an attack just to take Poland. I was just defending myself on why people such as yourself, should care about the loss of lives no matter how many are lost.

... and, furthermore you were the one who started this by asking why I value human life.

Just some of my views

 Hitler may be a powerful dictator but that doesn't mean all morals go out the window... Maybe Hitler isn't just afraid of being proved weak, but he can also not handle the power. Does power mean automatic justification for crushing whoever and whatever country you want?! I hope not... 

 

Editorial #3 Response

Once a powerful, fierce country that could be even possibly be looked up to, Germany is now spiraling into a frightening craving for power. I think we all should be scared of what Hitler will choose to do next. Who will he decide to kill?! Who will he  choose next to kill?! But like the Great War, it will eventually end and hopefully solve something. Whether it is Hitler will be defeated and the world can live in peace, or that Hitler will get what he wants and leave the innocent civilians and families alone.

In response to ALERT ALERT - September 1, 1939

I think that if anyone says that this war doesn't leave them completely baffled, they are lying! There can be two sides to this attack on Germany brought to them by the Polish: 1. It is understandable why they would want to attack, they had just had their uniforms stolen! But also 2. The Polish are showing that they are just as low as the Germans. If they stoop to the level of the Germans, retaliating in the face of defeat, it will lead to another extremist country. Another thing that leaves me wondering is: why does the war have to be fought in such a crazy, counter-attack way or even more, why does it have to be fought at all?! Don't you all have better things in your own personal lives that you would like to get on with instead of being dragged into another war we have been trying to prevent?!

To: JonnyBGoode

Does the spill of blood have to be in a large, horrid amount for you to value anything of it? One human taking another humans life is enough of a tragedy to weep about. So if my caring for any amount of death is upsetting you, I sincerely apologize.

Response to FDR's Fireside Chat

(pounds fist on table)... HERE HERE!!

The arsenal of democracy had better react quickly. JohnnyBGoode is squabbling about what evidence has been found of German aggression. Clearly, this person has been hypnotized by their own illusions of power for the past 2 years! The evidence is in the flesh. The bodies of the dead fill the rivers and farmland of France as British and French regiments were raked down by the Nazi Machine. The English Channel was a sea of vessels evacuating troops from Dunkirk and still people call for "evidence". The bombs of the Luftwaffe scream through the night sky in Britain and still we call for "evidence"? What a killing joke.

FDR - What are your plans? When will this arsenal react to the European Theater? Must I remind you of the two declarations of war you received just after declaring war on Japan? You are fighting a war on two fronts, my friend. I too wish to see democracy prevail, but it will take action. How would democracy dream of penetrating a formidable force like the Atlantic Wall? The survival of any shred of democracy in a future Europe depends upon this arsenal acting now!

Light the "torch"!

to Sillyputty Jackson:

What time are you stuck in? From what I have heard, Germany has just taken Poland out of self-defense, and may have started on France for good measure. The loss of many lives? Really? I do not think it is time to lament a few deaths for a greater purpose. In fact, if you are so worried about everyone and so willing to criticize Europe, why aren't you fighting like so many faithful others who have a cause bigger then themselves? Just because America declared war doesn't actually mean that they have done anything else than sign a piece of paper. So go talk to Mr. President and get him to mobilize if it means that much to you, but please, don't criticize us when you have done nothing.

Response to Editorial #3

The loss of lives is unbearable, and now the end is near. So many lives are being lost and with each new death, a life given in WWI are given in vain. It is funny how ironic the world is, the League of Nations was created to uphold peace but their brutality towards Germany left the Germans crippled and desperate allowing the cause for more deaths to come into a role of power. It is the power and control we seek that corrupts us, just like the League of Nations and their misfortune the human ignorance and disrespect for all life has led us to more destruction and devastation.

In our darkest hour morals go astray,
for the World's strength I pray...

Germany not only needs guidance but the rest of us as well. But we must be the ones to deliver Justice so we can only hope we do not lose ourselves in the process of saving ourselves.

Response to Editorial #1

After the League of Nations crippled Germany, I think it is good Germany is recovering and able to place faith in a promising leader. We do not know what is happening and we should not judge them before we do get to know them, it is purely hypocritical to be saying that Germany isn't aloud to try and pull themselves back up when the League of Nations-trying to preserve peace- were the ones who destroyed Germany going against there peace campaign. It is just poor judgment to get scared because people want to live a better life, so until Germany proves us wrong we are in no position to judge.
The reason we are so scared of Germany is because we know punishing them like this was wrong, and were hoping they will not hold a grudge so we are ready to be snippy about every detail that we don't agree with.

Perpare!

I knew Germany could never be trusted. Now we must prepare for anything.

Response to Editorial #3

Will Germany ever cease? Hitler is obviously a bloodthirsty leader who can't get enough power to meet his approval. How many lives can this crazed 'leader' take before he is satisfied? Japan, on the other hand, is most likely scared that they will be attacked, so they make their move now. Is everybody as confused as I am? I'm pondering if there is anybody who thinks the same way as I do about the continued hostility coming from Germany. Leading into the events that followed. How many more will Germany take? I am weary, for I cannot trust anyone. In my opinion, the weaker countries are represented as twigs, sticks that Germany thinks they can break with the slightest touch. Underestimating the power of these countries can lead to fatal decisions. I guess we just have to sit back and let everything unravel, praying that everything will be okay.