Tom Boardman’s Ukulele

A former prisoner of war and the instrument that helped him survive

WWII’s Far East Prisoners of War: A Beginner’s Q&A

Reasons Alistair Urquhart Is Pissed Off

Ian W. Toll’s excellent PACIFIC CRUCIBLE, and why former POW…

A Potemkin Village in WWII Java

Most of History is Mourning

No statement, theological or otherwise, should be made that would not be credible in the presence of burning children.”
 — Rabbi Irving Greenberg

A Poignant Picture

POW artists such as Jack Chalker capture a tragic but human experience

Meeting Mr. Lawrence

How David Bowie got me hooked on World War 2 history (no, really).

Paris and Heart Mountain: Very Assorted Thoughts

This was originally published on November 14, 2015.

The Vegan and the FEPOWs

One of the founders of veganism meets two veterans of the Pacific war. Plus…