History Uncovered: March 3-9

The article summarizes various historical events reported in the World Socialist Web Site’s “This Week in History” feature. One segment highlights the release of the film "Children of Fire," documenting the devastating impact of depleted uranium weapons used by the US military during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, focusing on the alarming increase in birth defects and cancer among Iraqi children. Another event covered is the 1975 attack on the Savoy Hotel in Tel Aviv by a Palestinian commando unit, resulting in the deaths of both civilians and attackers, further escalating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The article frames the event as a consequence of the unresolved displacement and oppression of Palestinians. The summary also touches upon the end of the 1993-1994 United Mine Workers of America strike against Peabody Coal, deemed a defeat for the union. The agreement saw Peabody retaining control over healthcare, prompting miners to return to work, despite the unfavorable terms. Finally, the article mentions Britain's aerial bombing campaign against Pashtun tribesmen in Waziristan in 1925, part of a broader effort to suppress resistance to British rule in the region. The action resulted in significant casualties and destruction of property, highlighting the brutality of British colonialism. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/03/03/nbge-m03.html