"Blood Type" aka "Gruppa krovi"

 

 

"The film depicts the tragic fate of children in Nazi concentration camps in the Leningrad region in 1943, where orphans were not only subjected to hunger and grueling labor but were also used as blood donors."  This was a brutal film about an even more brutal chapter in human history.  Give the trailer a go and see pure evil at work.

 

A tough watch,

Brian & Mel 

"Kazbek" aka "Osiyo arsloni Казбек"

 

 

"During the Second World War, a group of Uzbek and SSR soldiers organized an assassination attempt on Nazi leaders in the lands of the SSR occupied by the Nazis."  So this is the movie version of the famous Soviet  Mamadali Topivoldiev who won the Hero of the Soviet Union for his exploits.   Give the trailer a go below and see what you think.

 

Worth a once over?

Brian 

Enemy Elite Friday: Heinz-Günter Amelung (Germany)

 

Heinz-Günter Amelung

 

"Awarded after flying about 300 sorties with the Ju 87."   from his Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross citation, awarded on July 15th, 1942 as Hauptmann with Sturzkampfgeschwader 77.

 

Another capable enemy elite,

Brian & Mel

Honored Allies Wednesday: Chiang Kai-shek (China)

 

Chiang Kai-shek 

"Chiang Kai-shek was awarded the Order of National Glory on October 10, 1943. He was the first recipient of this medal, which was instituted on November 8, 1937, for exceptional merit in safeguarding the nation. The specific citation for his award recognized his supreme command and leadership of the Chinese Armed Forces during the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II."

One of our best and tough allies,
Brian & Mel

"Hello Buddies"

 

"The world of Buddy and his friends continues in the familiar streets of their neighborhood. Their daily routines are punctuated by a series of small-scale misadventures and misunderstandings. The dynamic between the Buddies remains central, as their attempts at work, leisure, and social interaction consistently lead to comedic outcomes. The humor stems from their exaggerated reactions to ordinary situations and the predictable chaos that follows them. A sense of continuity is maintained through recurring locations and character quirks, grounding the absurdity in a recognizable, everyday setting."  These one page comics are pretty fun with most dealing with service folks and those around them in all sorts of funny situations.  Give them a read here and see what the troops were reading in the trenches.

 

Funny stuff,

Mel 

Lost to the Abyss but never forgotten!

  

Our fellow weird war weirdo, John Houlihan, has let us know that the most excellent world of Achtung! Cthulhu is no more!  Read his message and give him a epic weird war send off!  

 

Always, Keep it WEIRD!

Brian & Mel 

Enemy Elite Friday: Heinrich-Wilhelm Ahnert (Germany)

  

Heinrich-Wilhelm Ahnert

 

"Awarded for achieving 57 aerial victories." from his Knight's Cross to the Iron Cross citation, awarded on August 23rd, 1942 as Oberfeldwebel with Jagdgeschwader 52.

 

Another lethal enemy elite,

Brian

 

His Honor Gobblet of the Luftwaffe, awarded on March 2nd, 1942

"Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu"

 

 

"Everybody is seeking the Ostium Magicae, a magical artifact capable of transporting entire armies to any location or dimension they desire. It’s fallen into the hands of an acquaintance, and you’ll need to track her down and help her sneak the artifact out of Nazi Germany and out of evil’s hands. It’s time to gear up and show Cthulhu’s minions that it’s not the Unknown they should fear -- it’s you."  Give the trailer a go below and see what you think.

 

 

Looks fun,

Mel 

Honored Allies Wednesday: Zhou Zhirou (China)

 

Zhou Zhirou

"The Order of National Glory citation for General Zhou Zhirou was awarded on August 14, 1945. The decoration recognized his instrumental role in reorganizing, expanding, and leading the Air Force to victory during the Second Sino-Japanese War."

Another ass kicking ally,
Brian & Mel

"Showa: A History of Japan"

 

"Showa: A History of Japan is a four-volume manga series by acclaimed artist Shigeru Mizuki. It intertwines a comprehensive, highly critical historical account of Japan's Showa era (1926–1989) with the author's own autobiographical coming-of-age story.  The epic narrative blends two very different visual styles—photorealistic historical backdrops and cartoonish manga characters—to explore the turbulent twentieth century."  Although its not too detailed it is enough to understand the main events and weaves an entertaining story with characters that grow on you and gives you some insights that only someone who lived in that time could.  Give it a go here and see what you think.

 

Worth a read for sure, 

Brian

"Playhouse 90"

 

"Playhouse 90 (1956–1961) was a landmark American television anthology series that aired 90-minute dramas on CBS. It was renowned for its lavish live broadcasts, complex storytelling, and high-profile casts, tackling gritty themes."  This show had some good stories set in WWII so give a few below a go and see what you think.

 

"The Presence Of Mine Enemies"

 

"Homeward Borne"

 

"Ain't No Time for Glory"

 

"Nightmare at Ground Zero"

 

"Judgement at Nuremberg"
 

 Some good stuff from the Golden Age of TV!

Brian & Mel 

"The Crossing" aka "Flukten over grensen"

 

"A 10-year-old Gerda and her brother Otto, whose parents are arrested for aiding the resistance are left alone, the siblings discover two Jewish children hidden in their basement and attempt to smuggle them into neutral Sweden."  This is a pretty good flick so give the trailer below and see what you think. 

Worth a once over,

Mel