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The War, WarCommons Sitrep

The Liberation of the Netherlands: Why Freedom Had to Wait

A carrier crew of 8th Rifle Brigade hands out chocolate to Dutch civilians during the advance of 11th Armoured Division in Holland, 22 September 1944.

Today is May 5, 2026. You’re probably wondering what this could possibly have to do with World War II, unless you’re Dutch. May 8, 1945 marked the official end of World War II in Europe. Sometimes better known as VE…

Nick Ravenshade
May 5, 2026

The War, WarCommons Sitrep

The Burning of Dresden: 25,000 Dead and a Question That Remains

Altstadt (old city), Dresden in the late 19th century. View from the War Ministry.

Dresden was the scene of one of the most horrific bombings carried out during the Second World War. A massive firestorm broke out, killing approximately 25,000 people. Almost all of them were civilians. Most military and industrial targets were missed…

Nick Ravenshade
April 2, 2026

The Liberation of the Netherlands: Why Freedom Had to Wait

The Burning of Dresden: 25,000 Dead and a Question That Remains

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