Tag Archives: WWII
The Berlin Airlift: Reflecting on 75 Years of Historical Significance
It is astounding how places can change over time, sometimes transforming from sites of great....
Jul
One foreigner is not like another – here’s why
There are varying grades of foreigners in Germany, with subtle nuances between them. People instinctively....
May
A kindness repaid, 40 years later
After an overnight trip from Spain, I was thrilled to finally arrive at the doorstep....
May
Look here, U.S. election deniers – Berlin bungled it big time
The press and social media are still abuzz with deniers of the U.S. elections in....
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Feb
The 100 meters between fascism and democracy in Munich
On just a 10-minute walk through Munich, I passed a murder scene leading to the....
Nov
What is the Inquisition doing in 21st-century America?
Looking at U.S. politics over the past few years, Germans recognize many patterns from the....
Nov
Bombs away! The WWII gift that keeps on giving
30 July 2022 One of the punctuality challenges to the Munich train system, as noted....
Jul
If this is punctuality, my watch is broken
Germany has the reputation of being punctual and reliable. But recent snafus in city planning....
Jul
Think digital technology is a cure-all? Don’t bet your life on it
A WWII air raid siren startled me once while I waited for a train. Such....
May
Ukraine on the train – from a military to a cultural conflict
Taking the train home from Berlin, some Ukrainians boarded the train. Watching their interactions with....
Apr
The ladies, the rest home and the bombs
The oldest residents of a rest home suddenly developed mild illnesses. They all shared a....
Apr
The distant agony of past wars is suddenly revived by the attack on Ukraine
The five German cities I visited on a college tour with my daughter were all....
Mar
Footprints from World War II
WWII has long since ended, but the involvement of the U.S. has left indelible traces....
Feb
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