The Lessons of History

Historian craigel simons called the attack at pearl harbor one of the most reckless and irresponsible decisions in the history of warfare. The chances of success in this japanese war plan are so small, you want to think per centile dice. If we learn from 19 38 in munich that you can't appease dictator nos, this idea of strength is much lauded in the lessons of history. We never take the opposite lesson, assuming that this is some kind of lesson, to heart. I often wonder how much better life would be for the average german to day if he now germany had won the war in the second world war? Or are they all living like cardas