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Interested in history? Then you can't miss out on the latest updated on History Know's blog! Check it out at https://lnkd.in/dHbw4xEW #history #blog

Want to abolish war? Check out these top books recommended by World BEYOND War's David Swanson, author of "NATO: What You Need to Know." From debunking pro-war myths to exploring peaceful societies, these reads offer powerful insights and blueprints for a war-free world!

An excellent example of Restorative History in action. Regardless of the outcome, for modern public history, it’s the conversation that matters. #publichistory #publichistorypractice

Immersive learning experiences that go beyond the basic "field trip" - that's what Brad creates for students, parents, teachers, and staff. Reach out if you'd like to learn more about it! #dc #learningimpact #inspiredpathways #immersivelearning

This is far more than a great review of a bad book - it is a compelling essay on the #GWOT itself, and the #history we choose to write about it. This is excellent work by U.S. Naval War College's Joseph Stieb in War on the Rocks. The risk of picking and choosing evidence to support previously held convictions exists in any historical project, and the book under review falls into that trap hard, perhaps deliberately. And given that the preponderance of those who may read this book likely participated in or were affected by the #GWOT in some way will lead readers to approach the book with their own strongly held beliefs. It is hard not to do so. Joseph Stieb shows the real risk of that approach, and readers will stand to benefit by approaching this subject as objectively as they can. Failing to do that will lead to poor conclusions on the 'so what', and risks flawed approaches to modern policy in turn. From the essay: "Can we make good #policy changes on the basis of flawed h#istory? The short answer is no, and that we don’t have to.... critics do not need to rely on biased, overheated histories to make their case. Moreover, if they fall back on #morality tales disguised as history, they will be more likely to dismiss the many problems that leaders faced in the War on Terror and continue to face today, making their recommendations less persuasive to those they must sway if they ever hope to change policy." #ReadFightWin #PME https://lnkd.in/eUX78KTF

If you’re finding managing the numbers in your law firm a bit complex (finances, profit margins, cash flow, marketing ROI, etc) …. This video explains everything you need to know ….. 🤣🤣👍 ===== Stephen Ward & Pamela Featherstone - know your numbers 😜 ===== - a special “Hi” to my friends in #America & stay safe Floridians ===== PS - military veterans out there will get this (Military Logic 101) #veterans #army #marines #royalmarines https://lnkd.in/ezkhBYxY

"The book is a quick read that often straddles the line between academic history and popular history. Both generalists and specialists are likely to find it fascinating from start to finish."—Journal of America's Military Past #READ

On Remembrance Day we reflect on the sacrifices made by ordinary people in times of war. Watch the video below about the importance of archives for keeping alive the memory of Ontario’s war veterans. #lestweforget #WeRemember https://lnkd.in/g3rm3JVt

🔍 Special Issue Spotlight: Mass Atrocities in Southeast Europe: History and Memory of World War II and its Aftermath. 💡 The Sage Journal of Modern European History's latest special issue delves into WWII's lasting impact on national memory and identity in Southeast Europe. The articles explore themes such as nationalism, collaboration, war crimes prosecution, and public memory of genocide and exile, offering profound insights into the region's collective consciousness. Some articles are available as OPEN ACCESS. For further information and submission guidelines, visit: https://bit.ly/45jMttf #ModernHistory #EuropeanHistory #WWII #SoutheastEurope #HistoricalResearch #OpenAccess #AcademicPublishing

It's always a pleasure to contribute to an effort like this, John Amble's capturing some of the best books the Modern War Institute at West Point community has read in the past year. Personally, I'm a sponge when it comes to reading: I absorb as much as I can, then share the best of those books as widely as possible. For this list, it wasn't hard to find two books that stood out. First, Fighting in the Dark, which detailed the evolution of naval warfare at sea in the 20th century. Second, Corie Weathers, LPC, NCC, BCC new book, Military Culture Shift, an amazing read that addresses the generational changes the military is experiencing (and consistently experiences). Reading is, after all, fundamental.