Blog
This section was originally intended to examine and comment on current events related to Julius Erasmus and research into his life in a blog format. As the research progressed, the focus of the blog gradually broadened. It now also presents reports from contemporary witnesses, thoughts, and events related to war and war graves from various countries in order to show how war arises, what it means for people, and what consequences it has for them — thus drawing a connection to the activities of Julius Erasmus.
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Thoughts on war: Reinhard Mey, soldier “Kai” and the “damned field of honor” (Published on 12/03/2026)
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Thoughts on war: Greek soldier Giorgos Sarantaris on death in war, 1940 (Published on 05/03/2026)
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Mail Correspondence with Soldiers at War (“Feldpostbriefe”): Letter from the English soldier Fred Baker to his 4-year-old daughter in fall of 1942 (Published on 30/01/2026)
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Thoughts on war: Speech by former German soldier Johannes Uhr on the importance of commemorating the victims of Stalingrad, September 1988 (Published on 13/01/2026)
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Thoughts on war: Russian soldier Semyon Gudzenko on the last German soldier in Stalingrad, 1943 (Published on 07/01/2026)
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Thoughts on war: Japanese soldier Nakamura Tokuro on his efforts to show human kindness and compassion in war, March 1944 (Published on 02/01/2026)
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