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Today in History: January 4-6

Foreign Exchanges • 491 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
💾 History Wars
  1. On January 4, 1878, Ottomans lost Sofia to the Russian army in a significant battle during the Russian-Ottoman War.
  2. US President Dwight Eisenhower established a doctrine on January 5, 1957, to intervene in the Middle East against Soviet influence.
  3. The last Byzantine Emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, was crowned on January 6, 1449, before falling in the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453.

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day • 255 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
💾 History Wars
  1. Bill Perkins's passion for filmmaking led him to become a Marine combat photographer during the Vietnam War.
  2. Bill Perkins's bravery and sacrifice in Vietnam earned him the Medal of Honor, making him the first combat photographer to receive this honor.
  3. The enduring impact of war is highlighted by the stories of Bill Perkins and Robert Capa, showcasing the price of freedom and the personal toll of conflicts like the Vietnam War.

Photo of the Day -- weekend

Photo of the Day • 196 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
💾 History Wars
  1. Leonard Bernstein launched Young Peoples' Concerts in 1958 with the New York Philharmonic
  2. Important historical moments: The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, U.S. Grant's horse Jeff Davis, and Lincoln's horse Old Bob
  3. Ernie Pyle's WWII reports provided insight into the experiences and struggles of front line soldiers

Imperial shuffle

A User's Guide to History • 216 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
💾 History Wars
  1. Historians of Canada include American Loyalists in their story, as it significantly impacted the country's history
  2. Resettling American Loyalists in Canada doubled the country's population and altered the balance of French and British influence
  3. Black Loyalists faced challenges in Canada, leading to tensions and eventual migration to other regions like Sierra Leone and the British West Indies
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Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day • 157 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
💾 History Wars
  1. Surgeon general warns about smoking in 1964.
  2. Important events in 1964: sports milestones and entertainment highlights.
  3. Significant cultural and political moments in 1964.

Did Mercantilism Cause the Napoleonic Wars?

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 950 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
💾 History Wars
  1. Napoleon was a brilliant general, winning 47 out of 60 battles he fought, showing his outstanding strategic and tactical skills.
  2. The French during Napoleon's time were more open-minded towards sexual indiscretions, contrasting with the stricter norms of later Victorian eras.
  3. Andrew Roberts is working on a book about Napoleon and his marshals, exploring the dynamics between them during the Napoleonic Wars.

In the Shadow of Stumbling Colossus

Devlin’s Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Wars
  1. The Cult of Victory related to WW2 had negative impacts on Russia, promoting bad military practices and authoritarianism.
  2. The Soviet Invasion of Manchuria wasn't a great military operation and doesn't exemplify operational art excellence.
  3. Soviet tactical training in WW2 was consistently poor, affecting the army's readiness and performance.

DOES IT TAKE A WAR?

Seymour Hersh • 95 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Wars
  1. There is a gap between what a president tells us about a war and the reality on the ground.
  2. President John F. Kennedy struggled to understand the war in South Vietnam six decades ago.
  3. Even amidst struggles, President Kennedy and his wife Jackie were admired for their glamorous life in the White House.

Reading, Watching 01.21.24

Unpopular Front • 21 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Wars
  1. The author discusses Sam Moyn's thoughts on modern manifestations of liberal patriotism.
  2. Moyn expresses qualms about support for Ukraine's efforts to fight off Russian aggression.
  3. The author suggests indulging in anti-fascism as a continuation of the Jacobin tradition.

Modernity at Sea

Big Serge Thought • 2 implied HN points • 21 Jan 25
💾 History Wars
  1. Naval warfare transformed drastically in the 19th century, moving from wooden ships to iron and steel battleships. This shift was driven by advances in technology, such as steam power and explosive shells, which changed how ships were designed and built.
  2. The Crimean War was a crucial moment that led to rapid changes in weapon manufacturing. The war revealed the limitations of traditional production methods and pushed for innovations in mass production and steel-making, significantly impacting military capabilities.
  3. New weapons and naval strategies during the Civil War showcased the importance of combining land and sea operations. The Union's ability to move forces along rivers and its superior industrial base allowed it to effectively coordinate campaigns that were pivotal to winning the war.

Critique of Global Peace Index 2023

Richard’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Wars
  1. The Global Peace Index ranks countries based on their peacefulness using indicators in three domains.
  2. China is ranked lower in the index despite not being involved in wars for 44 years.
  3. The author believes that absence of war is the most valid metric for measuring peacefulness.