About Us
Our mission
Every day, we see history being erased. Whether it’s tearing down statues, banning books, changing meanings of words, it doesn’t matter. We are left with only memories. And, those who remember are dying off. Soon, a new generation will not know what their history is. And, that is sad.
History is not political nor is it racial. It is not decisive. It is just history. We need to study all of it to understand not only where we come from but also who we truly are and where we are going.
That’s why History Fanatics was created - to preserve those snippets of history so future generations can enjoy them.
An encouraging word
From a friend in the Artillery:
Today was a good day. A battery commander brought his newest soldiers in for a history lesson, except, it was more than just "here's your history."
"I want these soldiers to understand the importance of their jobs as radar operators and maintainers. If they cut the wrong wire due to inattention, I want them to see the chain reaction that results."
For the next 2-½ hours, we studied. We spent an hour discussing and troubleshooting the failures at Pearl Harbor in 1941. Then, we applied those lessons to the current evolving battlefield.
The questions were stellar. They were engaged as they sought to find solutions to the problems identified.
As Norman Cousins said, "History is a vast early warning system" and these soldiers are learning to read the radar screen and identify the threat.
These warriors, from E1 to O3, motivated me today.
I'm reminded of another quote.
"A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history." - Mahatma Gandhi