What were the Aryans of World War 2?
It's complicated
but more or less, Aryans of WWII were essentially "Nordic
Europeans"; that is, tall, blond-haired, blue-eyed, fair skinned,
white men. It really dates back to the racial pseudo-sciences of
the late 1800's/early 1900's (which have since been debunked and
are now extinct). The Nazis believed they were superior to everyone
else and used perverted science to justify their claims. It gets
complicated when you start breaking down the supposed racial groups
and Nazi religious beliefs. Jews, Africans and Arabs were Semites
and were not of the Aryan race. The Aryan race was made up of
Europeans, Indians and Persians, however, the Europeans were
supposedly "less corrupted" than the Indians and Persians who had
"mixed with the Semitic races". The Nazis venerated old Norse
mythology and Runic symbols, like the SS thunder bolts, but Nazi
ideology was also influenced by India and Hinduism. The swastika,
for example, was an ancient Hindu symbol and the word "Aryan"
itself is an Indian term (that is still used in India today). In
fact, there is an odd and very, very small religious cult called
"Esoteric Hitlerism" that has perverted the Hindu religion. They
believe Hitler was an "Avatar" sent by the Hindu god "Vishnu" to
carry out his will. Very strange indeed... and insulting to the
Hindu religion for that matter. Nazi chief, Heinrich Himmler (the
instigator of the Holocaust) was said to have carried around the
Hindu holy book, the Baghavad Gita, in his pocket and often quoted
it to his friends. He funded many archaeological expeditions to
Tibet (India was controlled by the British at the time so he
couldn't go there) to look for clues of the origin of the Aryan
race. When it was pointed out to him that the Roma people (or
Gypsies), who he was exterminating in his death camps, were of
Indian origin and fellow "Aryans", Himmler was said to have
wrestled with it in his mind until he formulated an answer that
"thru their endless wanderings, the Gypsies have intermixed with
Semitic races and are more Semitic than Aryan". This isn't to say
that all Nazis were influenced by Hinduism, because they most
definitely were not. I say this to point out how strange and hard
to understand Nazi Aryanism was. In fact, most Germans of the time
could not understand it themselves. It's hard to explain or
reconcile because most Nazis labeled all dark-skinned people as
Jews and killed them all the same, regardless if they were from
India or Palestine. Nazi religion wasn't really a unified belief
system. That's partly why it's so hard to understand... that and
it's completely and totally irrational and insane. Some were
Christians, others were Pagans, Atheists, etc... To sum it up, the
"Aryan ideal" of WWII was a backwards ideology that was fueled by a
twisted, invented, pseudo-science that had existed long before
Hitler was born. It was basically a tool used by European autocrats
to justify their actions and get what they wanted.
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In World War 2
Where did World War 2 start?
In Europe, World War started between the German-Polish boarder when Nazi Germany invaded and occupied Poland along with the USSR on September 1sts 1939. The war in pacific alr…eady began on July 7th 1937, at the start of the Second Sino Japanese War. This took place on mainland of China and the British overseas territory and Burma. It wasn't class as a "World War" until Europe got involved, which involved most of the words powerful countries. It began for different countries at different times and places: * For China it began with the Japanese Invasion. * For Italy it began with their Invasion of Ethiopia. * For Britain, France and Germany it began withe Germany's Invasion of Poland. * For the US it began with Japan's attack at Pearl Harbor. * For the USSR it began with Germany's Invasion. * For smaller countries, they joined as the uncontrolled reaction to worldwide events and happenstance. A rare few avoided declaring their position until the inevitable was in sight. Some countries played footsy with both sides. World War II began on September 1, 1939, when the Germans invaded Poland. (MORE)
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What was the war after World War 2?
The war after world war 2 was the cold war or it was the Korean war Answer 2 The Cold War was only a name given to the stand off between the United Soviet Socialist Republ…ic (U.S.S.R/Russia) and the United States of America (U.S.A). No shots were fired and the only casualty were 'accidents'. So, the Korean War was the war after WW2. (MORE)
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Who were the enemys in World War 2?
The war consisted of 3 sides axis,allies,and countries that were neutral(about 5 or less) the axis powers had Germany,Italy,japan,France and china which were both forced into …the axis powers while the allies had America and the rest of the world(except the neutral countries. (MORE)
In Phoenix
5 Midcentury Modern Towers Tell the Story of Post-World War II Phoenix
Phoenix is home to some of the country's finest midcentury modern architecture. The city came of age and boomed after World War II and it was during this era that innovative, …cutting edge and unique architecture was created. To this day, much of the architecture you see in Phoenix is from the post-World War II era. Most of this architecture is one or two stories, but it does boast of some high-rises as well along its central core. Five towers located in uptown and downtown Phoenix stand out and tell the story of post-World War II Phoenix.The Financial Center is located on 3443 North Central Avenue in uptown Phoenix and was built in 1964 to 1969. It was the brainchild of post-World War II developer David Murdock. Designed by architect W.A. Sarmiento, the Financial Center was to be constructed in three phases, consisting of two matching eighteen-story buildings and two matching low circular buildings. The first phase of the project was constructed in 1964 and included the two circular pavilions and a ten-story version of the south tower. That same year, there was a major economic downturn and Murdock was forced to sell this enterprise to the Driggs family. They added eight more stories to the south tower in 1969. But the north tower which was part of the original plans was never built. The Central Towers are located on 2727 North Central Avenue in midtown Phoenix and were built over 1959 to 1962. They were among the earliest postwar high-rise office towers to be constructed along Central Avenue. Designed by architect Robert Lee Hall, the development covers a city block with two 10-story towers linked by a low-rise office building, an arcade along Central Avenue, and a low-rise parking garage at the rear.The Rosenzweig Center is located on 3800 North Central Avenue in uptown Phoenix and was built over 1962 to 1971. The Rosenzweig family owned 12.5 acres of land in uptown Phoenix and they offered the land to Del Webb for his new corporate headquarters. The development consists of an 18.5-acre complex of several large buildings and towers all designed by Flatow, Moore, Bryan & Fairburn. The first building built was the 17-story Webb Building which opened in 1962. The second building was the Del Webb TowneHouse with ten floors of hotel, fourteen floors of office space, convention facilities and a four-level parking garage. The 25-story Continental Bank tower was completed in 1965 along with the 3-story Pepsi Building. A 2-story office building for the Greyhound Corporation was the seventh facility on the site and it opened in 1971.The Arizona Title Building is located on 111 West Monroe Street in downtown Phoenix and was built in 1964. Designed by architects Weaver & Drover and owned by Herman Chanen, Louis Himmelstein and Milton Bochatthe, the building has 21 stories and three basement levels. The lobby at the Arizona Title Building has Brazilian-styled terrazzo flooring and twenty-four steel columns encased in black Italian marble. Local artist Paul Coze created sculptures for the walls of the lobby and four of these are now displayed in the Phoenix Museum of History.The Mountain Bell Plaza, now torn down, was located on 3033 North 3rd Street in uptown Phoenix and was built in 1972. Designed by Al Beadle, it is a tribute to architect Mies van der Rohe in its style and materials - steel and glass. The building was torn down after the economic downturn of 2008.The lobby at the Arizona Title Building sports 8,496,218 1-inch square tiles affixed to the exterior east and west walls. They were installed over four weeks with intense hand labor.These five towers tell the story of Phoenix's economic and creative rise after World War II. Real estate development became a mainstay industry in the city thanks to an unprecedented population boom after the war. These five towers are important symbols of that optimistic and innovative era. (MORE)
In History
World War II and Gas Chambers
Gas chambers are created to kill humans or animals. This is a sealed area where a poisonous chemical is introduced in the room. In World War II, Hitler ordered the Nazis to se…nd the Jews to these rooms, many times informing them they were shower areas. The chemical was then introduced through the shower nozzles and killed many thousands of Jews as part of Hitler's genocide and maniacal program. This took place over a number of years during the war in Hitler's attempt to abolish all trace of Judaism.As used by the Third Reich in Germany, part of the public euthanasia program was to eliminate mentally and physically handicapped people. This was alongside political undesirables. The gassing took place in the 1940s. At the Neuengamme concentration camp, in 1942, hundreds of prisoners, including nearly 50 Dutch communists, were gassed in Bernburg. Expelling carbon monoxide from running vehicles provided the poisonous gas in this instance.The extermination rooms were created to accommodate large groups of people so the Nazis could exterminate many Jews simultaneously. During the Holocaust era, in 1941, 600 Soviet Prisoners of War (POW) were also gassed with Zyklon B at the Auschwitz camp as part of the experiment to assess whether the gassing was productive. They also used carbon monoxide for the large purpose built rooms, such as Treblinka extermination camp. This chemical came from internal combustion engines.Because of the concentration and extermination camps and killing squads, over 6 million Jews were exterminated between 1941 and 1945. The rooms could obliterate 2,000 people at any one time and aside from the vans, the rooms were primarily underground. Many sources attested to this historic fact including the Vrba-Wetzler report, testimony from German soldiers and Rudolf Hoess, Commandant of the Auschwitz concentration camp.When Himmler came into power after the death of Hitler, the rooms were dismantled and destroyed, along with the ashes of the Jews. The only ones that survived were at Dachau, Majdanek, and Sachsenhausen. After the war, the extermination rooms at Auschwitz were then reconstructed as a memorial. The door added when the room was converted into an air raid shelter stayed intact. One door and wall, separating the ?shower? from a washroom had not been reconstructed.In Auschwitz alone, 1.5 million Jews were slaughtered and the bodies were burned in ovens. The Jewish prisoners were then forced to work in these same crematoria where their family, friends, and associates had been killed. The Nazis then killed the prisoners who worked in the crematoria every few months to keep a consistent system. One of the survivors, Eliezer, lost his brother in the crematoria and claimed the smell of burning bodies continuously permeated the air.During World War II, around 6 million Jews were killed, many in gas chambers, under Hitler?s orders. These were mainly located underground and could kill up to 2,000 people at any time. Carbon monoxide and other poisons were injected into ?showers,? and the bodies were then cremated. Historic facts about this Jewish genocide have been documented by the Nazis and surviving Jews.It is against Judaic religion to perform a cremation. (MORE)
In Resources
Locating Military Draft Registration Cards from World War I
World War I was the "War to end all wars" but it turned out to be the beginning of worldwide conflict. If your ancestors lived in the United States during the early 1900s, th…ere are military draft records from before and during the conflict; even if your ancestors never ended up in the military. (MORE)
In Auto
5 Ways World War II Changed the Way You Drive
When World War II began, the automotive industry had to respond. Manufacturers geared up for military production and began mass-producing the Jeep. After World War II, many Je…eps were left over and converted into consumer vehicles. The style caught on, and Jeeps are still popular today.Following World War II, the car industry boost put countless vehicles on the roads. The new flood of cars required new roads for driving, and the government responded by building the massive highway system that is still in place.World War II temporarily halted production of all consumer vehicles. When soldiers and families returned to regular life, everyone suddenly needed new cars. The massive demand following World War II led major automobile producers to make a variety of models to satisfy the changing demands of consumers.During World War II, mass production of military parts and military vehicles was at an all-time high, and after the war, the auto industry simply switched from military manufacturing to consumer production. This resulted in dramatic improvements to mass production technology, and those improvements led to enhancements like air conditioning, automatic transmissions, power steering, and seat belts.Also as a result of the improvements in mass production, the race for horsepower began with the development and production of the V8 engine. The engine was first used in World War II and was successfully reproduced on a mass scale after the completion of the war. This race for horsepower led to the production of the ever-popular muscle cars. (MORE)
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Then and Now: War Slogans
Throughout history, war shapes its current culture. It changes the way civilizations think and behave. It is seen by some as necessary to survival and others as a waste of liv…es and finances. Whatever the reason for a call to war, people always respond with a way to either participate or protest. War slogans are catchy phrases that are designed by the government to illicit the compliance and aid of its citizenry in the war effort. Those against the war also develop war slogans to rally its supporters in the hope of changing the course of war. Here are some of the famous war slogans from both sides throughout the ages."We can do it" is a famous war slogan invented by the U.S. government in World War II. This infamous slogan features the picture of Rosie the Riveter flexing her bicep working for the war effort. This war slogan is designed to encourage women to replace the men in factories as they are shipped off to war. This is one of the United States' most successful war slogans, and it continues to be a reference for feminism today."Keep calm and carry on" is the British answer to war on its shores during World War II. This war slogan shows the British attitude toward life that even transcends into war time. This war slogan reminds the British people to continue their lives in the same manner as before the war. It is still a slogan that is used today on T-shirts and accessories, and it defines the British archetype."Make love, not war" is the quintessential Vietnam War protest war slogan. The height of the Vietnam War coincides with the sexual revolution. The free-love protesters of the war are best known for this slogan, which summarizes their feelings of peace."Drop Bush, not bombs" expresses the discontent of the Iraq War protesters. The Iraq War is a controversial engagement that many do not support. This war slogan challenges the war and the president, George W. Bush, that begins the war.These war slogans define the culture in which they exist. In times of a country's defense, the government designs war slogans to galvanize its nation. During times of unpopular war, the protesters take the lead on defining the war slogans and public opinion."Suppose They Gave A War and Nobody Came" is a popular Vietnam-era anti-war slogan. It's also the title of a film and a Monkees lyric: "They met on the battlefield banner in hand. They looked out across the vacant land, and they counted the missing, one upon one, none upon none. The war it was over before it begun. Two little kings playing a game, they gave a war and nobody came." (MORE)
In Wars
An Introduction to the Trojan War
If you are interested in ancient history or warfare, perhaps the war in Troy is one of the most famous wars to read about. The Trojan War occurred between the city of Troy and… many of the Greek kingdoms, after the famous Helen of Troy was kidnapped by Paris of Troy, the city's young prince. The battle is most known for the eponymous Trojan Horse that allowed the Greeks to win the war. Below are some of the most memorable historical facts about the Trojan War, which is thought to have occurred between 1194 and 1184 B.C.Legend has it that Helen of Troy, who was at the time married to King Menelaus of Sparta, ran away with Paris who was a handsome Trojan prince. This sparked outrage, and the neighboring Greek kingdoms partnered with Sparta to wage warfare on Troy. Helen of Troy was thought to be the most beautiful woman in the world, and earned the moniker, "The Face that Launched a Thousand Ships." Throughout the war, many famous Grecian heroes, including Achilles and Ajax, were killed and the city was destroyed.The Trojan Horse is one of the reasons that this war is so famous. Losing the war, the Greek gods that were led by Odysseus devised to trick the Trojans. They built a giant, hollow, wooden horse and offered it as tribute to the Trojans. Inside, however, the horse was filled with armed soldiers who, upon entering the city, razed it and ended the war. According to the myths, the horse was led by Athena who was the goddess of warfare.The Iliad is a famous epic poem by Homer, who also tells the story of the Odyssey. It recounts the entire Trojan war from beginning to end, and tells many tales of the fallen heroes, the gods that fought alongside the Grecian people, and the Trojan horse. The story focuses on only one part of the war; it relates to the last year of what is now known as the siege of Troy. It is perhaps one of the most important and significant pieces of writing from that period, and it is thought to be part of a cycle of poems. However, only the Iliad and the Odyssey remain. Scholars believe that this was transcribed into its first written form, from its oral tradition of being told as a story, around the eight century B.C.For centuries, many people thought that the Trojan War was simply a story and not rooted in historical fact. While the Ancient Greeks believed it to be true, modern historians scoffed at it and called it mythological. However, in the mid-19th century historians stumbled upon ruins that were deemed to be that of the ancient city of Troy. While it is readily agreed upon that the Iliad and accompanying mythology refers to a fusion of wars and sieges that occurred during the Bronze Age, there is proof that Troy did, in fact, exist and the Trojan War is historical.There is much to read and learn about the war of Troy. From the rich history that the Iliad and other sources lay out to the modern day excavation and study of the Bronze Age, it is a fascinating era of history to explore and understand. In order to fully appreciate it, one must also understand Greek mythology and history. However, once you can appreciate the context of the Trojan War, you will likely also be able to understand many popular cultural references about this historical event as well.Excavation has allowed historians to place ancient Troy near modern day Dardanelles in Turkey. It is thought that the war was fought around the 11th or 12th century B.C. Scholars still are unsure of exactly whether the excavated city is the exact location of the famed war, but all historians can agree upon the historical relevance of the many unearthed ruins that were found thousands of years after the Trojan war took place in Troy. (MORE)
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What was the code in World War 2?
Several codes and machine ciphers were used by the Axis powers. These included the German Enigma ( eventually cracked by the allies in the European theatre. In the Pacific the… Japanese employed the Purple code machine- which was successfully solved by ONI ( US Office of Navy Intelligence ). Intercepted Japanese code mesages made possible the dramatic shoot-down of Admiral Yammamoto by Air Force P-38's. The codebreaking activities are more than adequately covered in the book: The Codebreakers, by David Kahn. The USMC employed Navajo ( American Indian) tribesemen as Code talkers- unlike code transmissions- verbal code talk could keep up with the tactical situation- as in commands to firing positions etc, which would be too clumsy for teletyped code- or impractical. they were called "Wind Talkers". (MORE)
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In US in WW2
Who was the voice in World War 2?
I imagine you are referring to Lord Haw-Haw, as the British referred to William Joyce, who broadcast in English on behalf of the Germans in an effort to undermine the mo…rale of the British population during the Second World War. (MORE)
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Darwin in World War 2?
Australia went into ww2 because Japan bombed Pearl Harbour and they were coming closer to Australia. On a9 of February 1942, Darwin was bombed. The two areas that were heavily… bombed were the Post Office and the Wharf because they wanted to cut of communication. They obviously knew the area well. Darwin suffered 64 air raids. THE ABOVE IS INCORRECT - AUSTRALIA WENT TO WAR ON 3 SEPTEMBER 1939 AND HAD BEEN FIGHTING IN MANY CAMPAIGNS ALONGSIDE THE BRITISH AND OTHER COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES. THE USA WENT INTO THE SECOND WORLD WAR FOLLOWING THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOUR. AUSTRALIA HAD ALREADY BEEN FIGHTING THE JAPANESE IN MALAYA AND SINGAPORE. (MORE)
