Most of us think of chemical weapons as a twentieth century phenomenon. But did you know that one existed in the medieval world as well? We call that chemical weapon Greek fire. For many, the term chemical weapon has negative connotations. We recall the gas mask as an essential piece of equipment for World War […]
Tag: Holocaust
Another Holocaust of World War 2
The Holocaust experienced by Jewish people during World War 2 remains one of the greatest tragedies in human history. The traditional estimate of the number of Jews murdered is six million people; recent research suggests the real number may be higher still. The murders of the Holocaust deserve the infamy and abhorrence they’ve received ever […]
What German Fascism Adds to the Witch’s Brew
German fascism is the most notorious of all for its destructive actions, and rightly so. It is time, then, to examine what Germany added to the basic beliefs of fascism described in my last blog. Heading the list is the idea of scapegoating enemies for the problems of society. Of course, Jewish people headed this […]