WORLD WAR II – PURSUIT OF TRUTH, IN THE MIDST OF NARRATIVES

As Christians, and the disciples of the LORD Jesus Christ, it is imperative for us to SEEK the truth, and SPEAK the truth, at ALL times. The LORD speaking through prophet Jeremiah, has this troubling complaint against His “chosen people” – the same can be applied to us too, as Christians.
– “3 And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD…5 And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit iniquity…8 Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait. 9 Shall I not visit them for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?” – Jeremiah 9:3,5,8-9

In the context of the absolute truth, and we seeking and speaking the truth, at all times, I asked some straightforward questions in Google search, about the Second “World” War, because of the 80th Anniversary of the end of it. Here below are the unfiltered and unflattering responses from Google AI, with proper citations, and supportive documents, articles and journals, from Western academic sphere, to it back up. Glad, Google AI is honest and transparent – a much needed fresh breath of air, in the jungle of narratives, pushed and peddled around, as if it is the ultimate truth, that should never be questioned.

Here under are my questions, and the answers provided by Google AI.
1- DETAILS ABOUT WORLD WAR 2
– World War II was the deadliest war in history, with an estimated 70 million deaths. 

2- TOTAL CAUSALITIES of SOLDIERS by MAJOR COUNTRIES in WORLD WAR 2
– UK – Approximately 383,600 soldiers died.
– Around 70,000 civilians were killed, according to the UK Parliament. 

– USA – approximately 407,316 military personnel died. 

– FRANCE –  Estimated 212,000 soldiers died

– SOVIET RUSSIA – An estimated 8.8 to 10.7 million military personnel died.
– Around 14 to 19 million civilians died due to the war. 

– CHINA – Approximately 3 to 4 million Chinese soldiers died.
– Civilian deaths, range from 10 million to 15 million. 

3 – WHICH COUNTRY PLAYED A HUGE ROLE IN DEFEATING THE NAZIS IN WORLD WAR 2?
– The Soviet Union played a hugely important role in defeating Nazi Germany in World War II, bearing the brunt of the fighting on the Eastern Front and making significant sacrifices. Their victories, like the Battle of Stalingrad, proved crucial in shifting the tide of the war. 

4 – DID USA SUPPLY WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT TO NAZI GERMANY IN WORLD WAR 2?
– No, the United States did not directly supply weapons and equipment to Nazi Germany during World War II. While US companies did engage in various business dealings with Germany, including supplying raw materials and technology, they were not officially selling weapons. The US government implemented neutrality laws that restricted the sale of arms to belligerent nations, although some dual-purpose items were allowed. 
– US Companies and Germany: Despite the neutrality laws, some US companies continued to do business with Germany, including supplying raw materials, technology, and even some dual-purpose items. 
– Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures: Some US companies with subsidiaries or joint ventures in Germany were able to continue supplying goods, as they were not subject to the same restrictions as US companies directly selling to Germany. 
– Examples of Business Deals: Examples of companies with ties to Germany include Ford, IBM, and DuPont, who supplied materials, technology, and even some military equipment. 

5 – WHY DID SOVIET UNION NOT GET ITS DUE RECOGNITION FOR THE DEFEAT OF NAZI GERMANY IN WORLD WAR 2?
– The Soviet Union’s role in defeating Nazi Germany, while crucial, has often been underplayed in Western narratives due to a complex combination of factors, including the Cold War rivalry, ideological differences, and the Western Allies’ focus on their own contributions. 

6- WHY THE WEST DID NOT GIVE CREDIT TO SOVIET UNION FOR THE DEFEAT OF NAZI GERMANY IN WORLD WAR 2?
– The West’s limited acknowledgment of the Soviet Union’s crucial role in defeating Nazi Germany stems from a few key factors, including the Cold War, a focus on Western Allied narratives, and the way historical records were accessed during that period. 
– Western Narratives and Hollywood: Western media, particularly Hollywood, often depicted the Western Allies as the saviors of the war, particularly Great Britain and the United States. This narrative overshadowed the massive casualties and sacrifices made by the Soviet Union in fighting on the Eastern Front, which bore the brunt of the Nazi army. 
– Focus on Western Contributions: While the Soviet Union undoubtedly played a crucial role in the war, Western narratives often highlighted the contributions of the Western Allies, such as the D-Day invasion of Normandy, which opened up a second front against Germany, and the development of new weapons and technologies. 
– While the Soviet Union endured tremendous loss and inflicted heavy casualties on the German army, the Western focus on their own contributions and the Cold War context led to a narrative that did not fully acknowledge the Soviet Union’s pivotal role in defeating Nazi Germany. 

The above question are mine, but the answers are generated by Google AI, with supportive documents from Western academic circles. My desire is not so much, to speak about politics, much less about war and wars, but rather, to demonstrate, how people can twist something that is so simple and open, and push a narrative that makes majority of the people believe in something that is not true. I personally believed, up untill a couple of years that, UK and USA were at the forefront in defeating Nazi Germany. In my school, the books I referred to read about World War 2, and in my conversations with many elderly people, never mentioned anything about the how the Nazi Germany was defeated, except UK and USA, have valiantly fought, sacrifice and defected the evil Nazis. I accidentally heard whispers from Western academicians, on the truth about World War 2, and did my own research. Hence these questions in Google search.
– “Truth has no degrees or shades. A half truth is a whole lie, and a white lie is really black.” – John MacArthur
– “If I am afraid to speak the truth lest I lose affection, or lest the one concerned should say, “You do not understand”, or because I fear to lose my reputation for kindness; if I put my own good name before the other’s highest good, then I know nothing of Calvary love.” – Amy Carmichael

We live in a world of narratives and agendas, not a world where truth, the absolute truth is passionately pursued and spoken it boldly. This is the sad reality of the whole world…many Christians have also accepted this position, and are actively employing it for their own ends. We live in a world where absolute truth doesn’t matter…only “my truth” matters.
– ‘We shall soon be in a world in which a man may be howled down for saying that two and two make four, in which people will persecute the heresy of calling a triangle a three-sided figure, and hang a man for maddening a mob with the news that grass is green.” – G. K. Chesterton
– “If you tell any lie long enough, often enough, and loud enough, people will come to believe it.” – Joseph Goebbels, the German Propaganda Minister

My conclusions…
– “Shameless” is the word that comes to my mind to describe the people who go to such great and ingnoble lengths to conceive and promote such blatant lies, with a clear intention to deceive the people, so that, their perceived superiority is intact.
– Such behaviour is the reflection of a bigger problem than the ego and the pride. It is a reflection of the hearts – “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” – Jesus Christ of Nazareth

However I should add with all my gratitude, that I and the world are a beneficiary of Christian love and generosity of missionaries from the West. They were, and are, selfless and self-sacrificing in their love, kindness and generosity towards the people from lesser privileged places. I wish to draw a clear distinction between the Christian missionaries, and their nations, and their political agenda. They both are to be viewed as separate and different points. 

As Christians let us passionately pursue to seek the truth, the whole truth and nothing but truth, without any favour or prejudice towards anyone.
– “Therefore, faithful Christian, seek the truth, listen to the truth, learn the truth, love the truth, tell the truth, defend the truth even to death.” – Jan Hus, the Martyr