Thread: Reflections on History - 1944 Oct 26

Many of us who collect antique and vintage razors, are fascinated by events in History.

We discuss whether something was made pre-1891 via a tang stamp, some have razor's from the 18th century, and we try to relate to life and events of that time.

Hard to imagine 75 years ago, during WW2, the Battle of Leyte Gulf was about to get underway, the largest naval battle in WW2, and qualifies in many ways as to being the largest naval battle in History.

US Destroys Japanese Navy Battle of Leyte Gulf



Just 75 years ago, the world was a much different place, Occupied Europe, was discussing that with some family members, one who was overseas in the Canadian army, and an Englishman who was in Italy.

They were all young and older people, caught up in events, and just watching this movie last night filled me with wonder at what it would have been like to live during this epic time.

Food for thought, watched, Casablanca, last night a movie about a monumental moment in world history. When this movie was released, I was told that many who watched it had an overwhelming emotional reaction to this dramatic scene that captures the conflict the world was plunged into: