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How strong was the Swiss Military compared to the Germans during World War 2? Would the Swiss have been able to resist a German invasion?

QED - tank numbers are not from WW2. These are the current figures.Si vis pacem para bellum! If you want peace prepare for war! Svizzeri armatissimi et libertissimi! Machiavelli said that 500 years ago. He meant to say that the Swiss owe their liberty to their arms! If Hitler had invaded Switzerland and implemented Operation … Continue reading How strong was the Swiss Military compared to the Germans during World War 2? Would the Swiss have been able to resist a German invasion? →

The Rise of the Moron

Every now and then a public figure emerges from the nameless masses by making a distinct case or by ejaculating nonsense. Sometimes, there may even be a seed of truth or logic to what they’re saying. Sadly, this is fast becoming a rare occurrence. Also, let me be clear. The next case has nothing to … Continue reading The Rise of the Moron →

Switzerland – The Last Democracy

YouTube is very educational. Unlike it's brethren, Facebook, which is almost useless when it comes to learning something useful, YouTube looks as if was made to advance human knowledge by the sheer power of moving pictures. It is rather true what they say about a picture being worthy 1,000 words. What about 26 or 60 … Continue reading Switzerland – The Last Democracy →

Winston Churchill and The Denial of Death

Winston Churchill was the greatest English man who ever lived. Let me explain. "Churchill mobilized the English language and sent it into battle," as Lord Viscount Halifax noted after his famous June 4, 1940 speech in the Commons. Mr. Churchill achieved that which was thought impossible by his enemies, his friends, and those fence-sitters who … Continue reading Winston Churchill and The Denial of Death →

Life is a prison and everybody is an inmate

I was at work today and thinking of fate. Fate manifests itself in a myriad ways. Some people are born with a deficit of luck, but through either hard work or a reversal of fortunes, make it big. And some other people, born with all the right pedigree, family connections, power, wealth, and health, suffer … Continue reading Life is a prison and everybody is an inmate →

On parents & promises

My mother always taught me the value of honesty. I couldn't have been older than 11 when my mother started teaching me about the value of honesty and about how important it is for a person to keep their promises. Captain Jack Aubrey of the Royal Navy - who believes in keeping one's word but … Continue reading On parents & promises →

Polish historical painters – the curious case of Jan Alojzy Matejko (1838-1893) – Part II

Unia Lubelska (Union of Lublin) - (1869). This is the tercentennial anniversary painting of the Union of Lublin (1569), which united Poland and Lithuania. I cannot say this enough: Matejko is the master of historical painting. One has only to look at the range of emotions, costumes, ambiance, and light, which starts in the middle, … Continue reading Polish historical painters – the curious case of Jan Alojzy Matejko (1838-1893) – Part II →

On Honour and Sacrifice

An American SBD dive bomber prepares to hit the Rising Sun on a Japanese carrier at Midway (4 June 1942) The Japanese Samurai concept of honour is not a singular occurrence in history. It is a shared trait the Romans, the Swiss, the Nepalese, and other peoples shared throughout history. Tonight, I was watching for … Continue reading On Honour and Sacrifice →

Family – the Foundation of Everything

My grandmother was a very intelligent, a very strong, and a fearless person. She taught me from an early age that we often need to rely on others, no matter how young, inexperienced or little they are. Her favourite phrase resonates with me still: On a souvent besoin d'un plus petit que soi. In my … Continue reading Family – the Foundation of Everything →

Polish historical painters – the curious case of Jan Alojzy Matejko (1838-1893) – Part I

Today we will talk about the curious case of Jan Alojzy Matejko, Poland’s oil on canvas historical painter. While recognized as a national artist in Poland, Matejko was subject to lifetime censure by the Russian empire due to his Polish revival themes. He was not just an artist. He was a true Polish patriot and … Continue reading Polish historical painters – the curious case of Jan Alojzy Matejko (1838-1893) – Part I →