Anachronistic History

If this isn't a long article that says almost nothing new, and seeks to blame people who've long been dead for something that's likely misunderstood, I don't know what is.

Should the Allies have heeded calls to bomb Auschwitz when they learnt the full horror of the Nazi Holocaust?

It is one of the enduring controversies of World War II.

By the summer of 1944, detailed information about the true nature of the death camps had reached the West, but it was not until months later that Auschwitz was finally liberated by the advancing Red Army.

During that time, thousands more had perished in the gas chambers.

For one of the "enduring controversies", this is the first time I've heard about it. And how about this priceless little gem?

The SWC says the UK and the US could have relaxed stringent immigration policies to allow refugees a safe haven, and sent frequent and unequivocal warnings to Germany that its leaders would be held accountable.

This reminds me of a scene from Team America: World Police...

Hans Blix: Then let me look around, so I can ease the UN’s collective mind. I’m sorry, but the UN must be firm with you. Let me see your whole palace, or else.

Kim Jong Il: Or else what?

Hans Blix: Or else we will be very, very angry with you, and we will write you a letter telling you how angry we are.

Kim Jong Il: Oh, Okay.