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  1. Passchendaele - August Weather is typical

    Today is the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele. Both sides lost over 200,000 men each, and the battle fields were characterised by mud, slowing the Allied advance. In 1917, August had over 5 inches of rain, while less than an inch was more typical. IN the 4 preceding years, there...

  2. WI Ike backs Britain and France over Suez?

    The big reason why Britain was forced to back down in the Suez crisis was US disapproval of the invasion, and their consequent financial pressures. Ike ordered the sale of UK Government sterling bonds, and had an oil embargo too. What if Ike is neutral? Or, do we need to maintain US support for...
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