Last Stand Quotes
The Muslims conquered Spain and controlled it to one extent or another for 600 years.
Japan and 7 Western countries had sent military troops to China ostensibly to protect “foreigners” who were the victims of the irrational violence of the Boxer Rebellion--{641726} and {641727}. The Chinese government was unwilling and/or unable to suppress the Boxers--{641838}. Regardless of the justification, this was an act of war—an invasion contrary to international law. The Chinese national forces were not only too weak to take on the Boxers but were no match for the 8 powers’ well equipped military forces. None-the-less, the Empress decided to fight. In the early fighting the Chinese Imperial forces killed the German Minister to China, Baron von Ketteler, thus precipitating full scale war.
Stalingrad was the bloodiest battle in human history with over 2 million casualties, many produced by Hitler’s order. The Germans were bogged down, could not take Stalingrad, the Russian Winter was closing in on them, the Germans were not equipped or dressed for the winter, and the Luftwaffe had not been able to resupply the armies who were out of food and ammunition. Paulus requested permission to surrender the army and received this response. Shortly thereafter, he disobeyed orders and surrendered what remained of the German forces who by that time were in terrible shape. Professional military men have criticized the Field Marshall for not having surrendered much earlier and saved so many of his men.
He was not supported and a peace was negotiated with the British. De la Rey became a Senator and later was shot while trying to organize another rebellion.
The America First Committee consisted of right wing Americans who admired the fascist states of Nazi Germany and Italy. They were very anti-English and wanted the USA to have an alliance with Hitler against England and above all to not support England in the Second World War. Once Hitler declared war on the United States, the absurdity and danger of the American First groups became clear. A few changed their minds, but most remained ultra right wing fascists. They were a public group and under surveillance by the FBI so they never participated in any sabotage or successful spying for the enemy. Ironically, the organization with the most patriotic sounding name was so disloyal and in support of those who warred on America. Great Britain had an equivalent organization arguing for England to support Germany and let Hitler control Europe.
