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Tag Archives: Quisling
This week in the War, 17–23 January 1944: Death of artist Edvard Munch
This week in the war, on 23 January 1944, the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch died in Oslo. As he evolved as an artist, his work became more violent, emotional, and filled with symbolism. The public was sometimes shocked. His 1892 … Continue reading
Posted in World War II
Tagged Edvard Munch, Norway, Quisling, The Scream
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Vignette: Traitor pigeons of World War II, and the story of Charlie Peanuts
Treason is no stranger, in time of war. England had her Lord Haw-Haw—William Joyce. The Norwegians had their Quisling. Yet treachery is not restricted to human form. A plethora of Dickin Medals—Victoria Crosses of the military animal world—were awarded to … Continue reading
Posted in Vignette
Tagged Charlie Peanuts, Dickin Medal, Lord Haw-Haw, pigeon, Quisling, Rudolf Hess
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