| November 24, 2003 |
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WW2 People's War
When  the entire world goes to war, the ramifications are felt for many generations. Sixty years after WWII impacted countless souls, its aftermath still colors the way we view other countries and cultures, their politics, the role of military, and the price we¿re willing to pay for democracy. On this site by the BBC, all are invited to share their memories of the war, whether it¿s a personal story or a family story. You can read stories posted by date, location, and key events. Most tales currently posted are from the British perspective, and include vivid and harrowing accounts of the Liverpool Blitz, the bombing of Wimbledon, school air raid shelters, and doodlebugs at playtime. In "The Day I Almost Bought It," Steve shares a close call as an eight-year-old in London. While some may think this is old news, the value of preserving first-hand WWII accounts for those who didn't live through it is worth any skepticism. (in History) |
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