The Battles of El Alamein was a series of two major battles fought in the deserts of North Africa between the Allied Powers and the Axis Powers in 1942. This article details the history and significance of the Battles of El Alamein in World War II.
Stalinism is the ideology that was used by Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin, during his reign of power. It focused on increasing his power over the people of the Soviet Union and strengthening his dictatorship.
The impacts of World War II extended far beyond the battles and casualties of the conflict itself. The war gave rise to the Cold War, created the United Nations, ushered in the nuclear age, accelerated the end of European colonialism, and permanently changed the role of women in society.
The Spanish Civil War was one of the most significant conflicts of the 20th century and an important event in the lead up to World War II. This article details the causes, history, and significance of the Spanish Civil War.
Vichy France was the wartime French government that worked with Nazi Germany and became tied to collaboration and persecution during World War II. This article details the history and significance of Vichy France.
Victor Emmanuel III was the King of Italy from 1900 to 1946 whose hesitant leadership brought Italy into World War I and whose fateful decision to appoint Mussolini as Prime Minister in 1922 enabled the rise of Italian fascism. This article details the life and significance of Victor Emmanuel III.
Operation Mincemeat was a British deception operation carried out in 1943 that successfully misled Nazi Germany about the location of the Allied invasion of Sicily. This article details the history and significance of Operation Mincemeat in World War II.
The Ruhr Crisis was a major political and economic crisis in Weimar Germany that began in 1923 when French and Belgian troops occupied the Ruhr after Germany fell behind on reparations. The crisis led to passive resistance, hyperinflation, and greater instability in Germany after World War I. This article details the history and significance of The Ruhr Crisis.
Operation Fortitude was a major deception effort that supported the success of D-Day during World War II by drawing Nazi German attention away from Normandy, France. This article details the history and significance of Operation Fortitude in World War II.
Hyperinflation in Germany was one of the worst economic crises of the Weimar Republic and reached its most extreme stage in 1923. The collapse of the German mark wiped out savings, disrupted daily life, and weakened confidence in the new democratic government after World War I. This article details the history and significance of hyperinflation in Germany.