Tag Archives: wwii

Stuck in 1945

Posted on March 6, 2017 by mossjon314159

Two consecutive weekends I’ve returned to the Pacific, specifically 1945. Last weekend, I watched The Great Raid, which I’d somehow missed when it was released twelve years ago in 2005.  This movie retells the story of The Raid at Cabanatuan, … Continue reading →

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Dropping the Bomb

Posted on March 4, 2017 by mossjon314159

My Brain Upgrade Project continues apace with readings on social and political philosophy.  I wrapped up the chapter with a section on the Limits of the State, which included the following Philosophy and Life insert on p. 595 of my … Continue reading →

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In Honor of the Fallen on the Anniversary of D-Day

Posted on June 6, 2016 by mossjon314159

Please take a few minutes and watch this amazing documentary about war and peace. The Fallen of World War II from Neil Halloran on Vimeo. You will find hope if you reach the end credits.  I guarantee it.

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To the Amazing Christopher Lee of the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Posted on June 12, 2015 by mossjon314159

A nearly unbelievable list of accomplishments of the recently deceased Christopher, many of which were achieved before the age of 25! One tidbit I did not know and which made me all warm and huzzy inside – Chris was a … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Railway Man (2013) 3.5 Stars

Posted on February 14, 2015 by mossjon314159

The Railway Man (2013) Watched via Netflix BluRay February 2015 3.5 out of 5 stars Plot Synopsis (via Wikipedia): During World War II, Eric Lomax (Firth) is a British officer who is captured by the Japanese in Singapore and sent … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Judy by Lewis (3.5 stars)

Posted on November 26, 2014 by mossjon314159

Judy: A Dog in a Million by Damien Lewis 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5 stars Read in late November 2014 Publisher’s Synopsis: British bestselling author Damien Lewis is an award-winning journalist who has spent twenty years reporting from … Continue reading →

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Article: 10 Little-Known Facts About D-Day

Posted on June 6, 2014 by mossjon314159

10 Little-Known Facts About D-Day http://www.businessinsider.com/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-d-day-2014-6#ixzz33s2nuJCq Celebrating the 70th anniversary of D – Day.  Work kept me quite busy today so I’m catching up on the great articles published today. Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Monuments Men (2014) 3 Stars

Posted on June 1, 2014 by mossjon314159

Monuments Men (2014) 3 out of 5 stars Watched BluRay May 2014 I am sheepishly relieved I did not pay to see this in a movie theater when it was first released.  I enjoyed watching this movie, but ended up … Continue reading →

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10 Shocking Ways the Second World War Could Have Ended Differently

Posted on April 4, 2014 by mossjon314159

http://io9.com/10-shocking-ways-the-second-world-war-could-have-ended-1558135375?utm_campaign=socialflow_io9_facebook&utm_source=io9_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow A bunch of interesting WWII what ifs. Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon

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Article: As ‘The Monuments Men’ movie nears its opening, KC celebrates its ties – KansasCity.com

Posted on January 22, 2014 by mossjon314159

As ‘The Monuments Men’ movie nears its opening, KC celebrates its ties – KansasCity.com http://www.kansascity.com/2014/01/21/4767880/as-the-monuments-men-movie-nears.html Hometown connection and I was already looking forward to this movie. Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, … Continue reading →

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