This is really a matter of taste, as you are aware there are mac fans and PC fans. What I can say about the OSX operating system that outshines the windows operating system is how clean it runs. OSX is known for having a clean operating platform, this means that there is not a lot of background applications running when the computer boots up.
Next they are less vulnerable to viruses, PC's for years have been targets for hackers. Security is about the same, you must maintain a firewall and assign permissions to make sure that unauthorized people do not access your hardrive. Time machine is one of the best things about the OSX operating system, after the first initial backup it is a quick way to ensure that you do not lose critical information.
Note that time machines runs every hour and will bog down your computer. I recommend that you leave it off and manually back up at your discretion.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.