Buchanan: The 'Good War' and the Terrible Peace

June 13, 2008 The 'Good War' and the Terrible Peace By Patrick J. Buchanan Share Your Comments In attacking my book "Churchill, Hitler and 'The Unnecessary War': How Britain Lost Its Empire and the West Lost the World," Victor Davis Hanson, the court historian of the neoconservatives, charges me with "rewriting ... facts" and showing "ingratitude" to American and British soldiers who fought World Wars I and II.   Both charges are false, and transparently so.   Hanson cites not a single fact I got wrong and ignores the fact that the book is dedicated to my mother's four brothers who fought in World War II. Moreover, the book begins by celebrating the greatness of the British nation and heroism of its soldier-sons. (Continued Below) Sponsored Content Click Here The Shocking Truth About Muhammad Are you aware that the founder of the world's most intolerant religion was also the originator of today's violent jihad ideology? In fact, it's his most lasting legacy. The liberal media and even some Republican leaders would have you believe that "Islam is a religion of peace." But that myth is putting Western, Christian civilization in grave danger. In The Truth About Muhammad, Robert Spencer exposes disturbing myths and facts about America's deadliest enemy... get your free copy today! Click here to learn more Did Hanson even read it?   The focus of "The Unnecessary War" is on the colossal blunders by British statesmen that reduced Britain from the greatest empire since Rome into an island dependency of the United States in three decades. It is a cautionary tale, written for America, which is treading the same path Britain trod in the early 20th century.   Hanson agrees the Versailles Treaty of 1919 was "flawed," but says Germany had it coming, for the harsh peace the Germans imposed on France in 1871 and Russia in 1918. Click here to continue reading Pat Buchanan's column Sponsored Content Build Your Library With America's Most Important Conservative Books Get 3 Books for $1 Each when you join the Conservative Book Club. Founded more than 40 years ago, the Conservative Book Club has a stellar reputation for insightful editorial reviews, terrific customer service, and great values on our products. We offer the best selection of conservative books anywhere –- from the latest blockbusters from authors like Ann Coulter, Newt Gingrich, Pat Buchanan, and Laura Ingraham -– to important, hard-to-find (and sometimes club-exclusive) books you might not otherwise even hear about. Join the Conservative Book Club today and choose 3 books for $3 Click Here to Learn More

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