Why are there so many people obsessed with WWII?

The most lethal and widespread war of all time. 60-70 million deaths. Millions mutilated for life. A war where twice as many civilians died as warriors. Where tens of millions became refugees. Inhumanity on a scale never seen before or since. read more

The most lethal and widespread war of all time. 60-70 million deaths. Millions mutilated for life. A war where twice as many civilians died as warriors. Where tens of millions became refugees. read more

There are an astounding number of movies about World War II slated for release between now and the end of 2017: seven at last count. A WWII Film Trend Is Taking Over Movie Theaters All the Hollywood headliners are getting on the troop train—Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Marion Cotillard, Andrew Garfield, Christopher Nolan, and Mel Gibson, to name a few. read more

So, WW1 has always been my (personal & private) hobby. I had crowds of relatives in WW2, but WW1 has been the focus of my study over the past 50+ years. read more