Seventy-five years ago, while America slept, Western Civilization was fighting for its life.
In September of 1940, after occupying and enslaving most of continental Europe in less than a year, Hitlerâ??s Germany turned its gaze north, across the English Channel. Beginning on September 7, the Luftwaffe unleashed a storm of death and destruction on the city of London: the Blitz. The first round of bombing raids lasted fifty-seven consecutive nights. CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow was there: â??Iâ??ve seen some horrible sights in this city during these days and nights, but not once have I heard man, woman, or child suggest that Britain should throw in her hand.â?
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