"Greenback" is a slang term for the emergency paper currency issued by the U.S. during the American Civil War in the mid-1860s. Its distinctive green ink recognised it. Initially, the notes were used to finance the Civil War and were backed by the government. However, they were not backed by gold or silver, which led to fluctuations in value and inflation.

Discover how Russia received crucial supplies from the U.S. during WWII through the Lend-Lease Program. Despite the Russians later minimising the program's significance, Marshal Georgy Zhukov acknowledged that the materials were crucial to Russia's war effort.

It's 17 June 2024, and I'm reflecting on the historical significance of two naval disasters: the Battle of Jutland in 1916, WWI, and the sinking of the Lancastria in 1940, WW2. These events occurred twenty-four years apart in June during Churchill's time.