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Secret List of Nazi War Criminals in Canada Found; Calls for Release Intensify

UCLA researchers unearthed a late draft of a secret list of 700+ suspected Nazi war criminals who settled in Canada post-WWII, prompting renewed calls for the Canadian government to release the full list, which has been kept secret for decades despite past requests.

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Hitler's 'Nero Decree' and Speer's Opposition

On March 19, 1945, Hitler issued the "Nero Decree," ordering the destruction of German infrastructure to hinder Allied advance, a decision directly opposed by Armaments Minister Albert Speer, who had submitted a memo on March 15th arguing against it, leading to a later modification of the decree.

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Vermiglio": A 1944 Alpine Village Facing Change

Set in the Italian Alps during 1944, "Vermiglio" depicts the lives of villagers largely unaffected by WWII, focusing on a patriarchal system challenged by hidden deserters, familial conflicts, and a young woman's decision to leave for a modern life.

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Latvian Legions: Forced Recruitment, Desertion, and Mass Murders During WWII

Declassified Soviet documents expose the forced conscription of Latvian soldiers into Nazi legions during WWII, widespread desertion due to fear of reprisals, and the mass murders committed by Latvian SS units like Arajs' Commando, who killed over 300,000 Soviet citizens.

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Nazi Germany's "Degenerate Art" Exhibit and the Suppression of Modern Art

In 1937, Munich hosted two art exhibitions: the Nazi-backed Haus der Kunst and the "Entartete Kunst," a scathing display of modern art deemed degenerate, attracting two million visitors and demonstrating the regime's suppression of cultural dissent. Many artists targeted were Jewish.

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Brunssum Honors WWII Rescuer for Commemorative Efforts

Jack Aldewereld, a WWII child rescued in Brunssum, Netherlands, is being honored for his decades-long effort to commemorate the town's role in hiding approximately 250 Jewish children during WWII, advocating for memorials, Yad Vashem awards, and giving tours.

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Reserve Officer Volunteers for SMO, Reflecting Intergenerational Military Legacy

Sergey Alekseev, a 54-year-old reserve officer and former police officer from Tolyatti, volunteered for the special military operation (SMO) in 2022, inspired by his family's military history and served in Bakhmut, sustaining injuries before returning to support veterans.

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Last Battle of Britain Pilot Dies at 105

John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving RAF pilot from the Battle of Britain, died at 105; his death marks the end of 'The Few,' the 2,900 RAF pilots who fought in the battle, and underscores the importance of preserving their legacy.

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Last Battle of Britain Pilot Dies at 105

John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, died at 105; his death marks the end of an era and is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during WWII. His squadron shot down 90 enemy aircraft in 11 days during the Battle of France, and he was shot down four times, bailing ...

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Haarlem Debates Memorializing WWII Resistance Fighters Amidst Stolperstein Controversy

In Haarlem, Ton Witteman placed a Stolperstein for his grandfather, a WWII resistance fighter killed in 1945 for sheltering Jews, despite the city's refusal, sparking debate over memorializing diverse WWII victims.

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Winslet's "Lee": A War Correspondent's Journey

Kate Winslet's film "Lee", released in Spain on March 7, 2025, portrays the life of war photographer Lee Miller, highlighting her career trajectory from model to Vogue photographer documenting WWII atrocities, particularly at Buchenwald and Dachau concentration camps.

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80 Years of Gratitude: Dutch Families Honor American WWII Soldiers

For 80 years, Dutch families in Limburg have adopted 8,301 American WWII soldier graves at the Netherlands-American Cemetery, Margraten, honoring their liberators with flowers and prayers, forming unique cross-cultural bonds, and countering rising historical amnesia in the Netherlands.

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