Submitted by Jason McDonald on January 16, 2006 - 11:00pm
A: That figure may be related to the Vichy Regime, which administered southern France under Henrí Petain from 1940-1942, when the Germans occupied the entire country. The actual figure fluctuated depending on the expected needs of the Wehrmacht, the occupation authority, and the availability of garrison troops. Germany had a growing problem in 1940, as she conquered Western Europe without a concrete plan for post-victory occupation.
Submitted by Jason McDonald on January 16, 2006 - 11:00pm
Just back from London! I have many World War II-related photos I will be sharing with you soon. In the mean time, a new question about the occupation of France for our WWII trivia page. Do you know how many German soldiers occupied France from 1940-1945?
Submitted by Jason McDonald on January 1, 2006 - 11:00pm
Okay, a late addition as the winter break has left me without time for updates. Here’s an update to my 2004 visit to London, where I tried to find the locations of some of the Blitz locations and see what they look liked in 2004.
I'm going back to London on business, so I won't be able to update until January 17, 2006. See you then!
Submitted by Jason McDonald on December 31, 2005 - 11:00pm
Based upon the true story of Miriam Shafer, a Lithuanian who survived both the German occupation and the Soviet era, Miriam is the first film I know of that tells the story of the Baltics during World War II. Abused by both Germany and Russia, they suffered greatly under both Stalin and Hitler.
Internet Links
IMdB: Miriam
Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
Submitted by Jason McDonald on December 19, 2005 - 11:00pm
Enjoying the transit strike here in NYC with a break from work. The strike will impact my ability to update the website somewhat, please bear with us.
More updates to the upcoming movies page. A home movies look at the Spanish Civil War and a documentary about the Pacific War and Ernie Pyle.
Submitted by Jason McDonald on December 15, 2005 - 11:00pm
Have you read our new essay about Belgium? Very sad story, that King Leopold III. Of course, if you prematurely surrender to the Nazis, your countrymen are going to be angry. Maybe even depose you...
Submitted by Jason McDonald on December 14, 2005 - 11:00pm
Is Memoirs of a Geisha a World War II movie? Upcoming Movies explores that question...
Submitted by Jason McDonald on December 12, 2005 - 11:00pm
A question for the World War II trivia page. How many types of tanks fought in World War II?
Submitted by Jason McDonald on December 11, 2005 - 11:00pm
Upcoming movies is updated again. Hans and Sophie Scholl are getting more recognition for their fatal and courageous stand against Nazism in 1943. A new film out of Germany tells the story of their final hours.
Submitted by Jason McDonald on December 8, 2005 - 11:00pm
Two updates to upcoming movies. Mel Gibson continues to make people crazy and David Frost, surprise, buys the rights to a British war story.
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