And On The Other Hand

And On The Other Hand

Beyond the Call of Duty

Bravery in war is if not always achieved, at least expected. Bravery while a prisoner of war, when one is far from home, ill-fed and

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Barry J. Klazura

November 12, 2020

Bravery in war is if not always achieved, at least expected. Bravery while a prisoner of war, when one is far from home, ill-fed and brutalized is even more difficult. This tale of bravery in the face of a regime that was nothing short of barbaric should make us all thank our veterans who have done so much for us. I hope it inspires you in your everyday life. https://quillette.com/2020/11/11/on-remembrance-day-celebrating-two-canadian-prisoners-who-took-down-an-entire-shipyard/

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Written by Barry J. Klazura

Writer, historian, and financial advisor. I studied Political Science at Loyola University Chicago and have spent a lifetime reading history. I write because the mainstream will not ask the hard questions. 

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