I've always been fascinated by war, and recently I've been on one of those kicks that seems ephemeral at first but just won't go away. I am particularly fascinated by WWII. I want reading suggestions. [more inside]
posted by Autarky on Jun 14, 2009 - 39 answers

Why did the allies permit West Germany sovereignty after World War II (admittedly only in 1955) rather than keeping control in their hands? Were they not at all suspicious of Germany after its role in the first two world wars?
posted by shivohum on Jul 29, 2008 - 11 answers

Are there any good English-language sources on dissent in World War II era Japan? [more inside]
posted by Kattullus on Jul 3, 2008 - 7 answers

I have a couple of nuts-and-bolts questions about the Pacific theater in World War II. [more inside]
posted by COBRA! on Oct 4, 2004 - 7 answers