Xiaobai, who has no knowledge of modern warfare, has the audacity to read war-related picture book stories to children. This person is me.
In a panic, I brought back the "History of the Second World War" from the bookstore, thinking that I would be able to gnaw down nearly 700 pages of the huge work. Who would have thought that the trapeze artist had been in the air for several days, and the book had not been opened.
What is it about telling children about war?
It has been said that the world is not a completely safe place at any given time. There will always be smoke and artillery fire somewhere in the world, and people under the ruins will survive. In such an uncertain time, we think about war, about war against war, and about the importance of peace.
"The History of World War II" is positioned in the history of war, and the author conducts a multi-dimensional analysis of the battles that took place on various battlefields in the six years from the beginning of World War II to the end of World War II, and presents the military strategies and tactics such as victory and defeat factors, war consequences, etc.
In Chapter 1, How World War Broke Out, I first saw an analysis of Hitler as follows: "The last thing Hitler wanted was another world war."
Hitler's attitude toward the war changed from cautious to later strong push, both the acquiescence of Britain and France to Hitler's eastward expansion at the beginning, and the mistakes of Britain and France in analyzing the current situation.
Judging from the geographical location of Germany at that time, the so-called territorial guarantees of Britain and France to Poland were indeed absurd. Poland feared that seeking Soviet aid would lure the wolf into the house, but Hitler was able to put his face in his pocket and seek the Soviet Union's inaction.
Small people can still influence changes in national fortunes, let alone big people like Hitler and Chamberlain, who have decision-making power.
Reading the history of war, in addition to seeing the cruelty of war clearly, we should understand the precautions and the teacher's proposal of "people don't offend me, I don't offend people; If anyone sins against me, I will offend him".
See humanity in war
War is one of the more extreme forms of human behavior, showing different aspects of human nature, both bright and dark.
Hitler's original intention was to recover the land lost in World War I, so it was once considered righteous by Western countries. Lust is raised, and greed stretches out its claws. Hitler's series of aggressive expansions finally aroused strong emotions in all countries of the world, and war inevitably broke out.
Understand the choices and reactions of human nature in extreme situations, so as to recognize ourselves and control our words and actions.
Look at wisdom in war
War is not only a contest of forces and the use of modern weapons, but also a game of wisdom. Every battle has the right time, place, and people. Zhuge Kongming borrowed the east wind, and Stalingrad borrowed the severe winter cold to block the advance of the German army.
Reading this book, we can learn how to make wise decisions in complex situations and how to find opportunities to break through difficult situations.
Peace in war
War is not only a military contest, but also a political, economic, cultural, and other confrontation. There is no absolute winner in war, and peace is our ultimate pursuit. The Chinese nation has always loved peace, but we will still be ready at all times.
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