World War II

Lend-Lease Act

Lend-Lease Act: A Detailed Summary

The Lend-Lease Act was an important piece of legislation that had significant impacts on the events of World War II. This article details the history and significance of the Lend-Lease Act.

Hideki Tojo

Hideki Tojo: A Detailed Biography

Hideki Tojo was the Prime Minister of Japan during much of World War II. He was later executed for war crimes. This article details the life and significance of Hideki Tojo.

Appeasement Before World War II

Appeasement Before World War II: A Detailed Summary

Appeasement before World War II was displayed in several key events from the 1930s, including: the remilitarization of the Rhineland, the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany, the Munich Conference and Nazi German aggression towards Czechoslovakia.

Emperor Hirohito

Emperor Hirohito: A Detailed Biography

Emperor Hirohito was the divine emperor of Japan through major global events, such as World War II. This article details the life and significance of Emperor Hirohito.

Gestapo

Gestapo: A Detailed Summary

The Gestapo was the secret police of Nazi Germany and its main goal was to maintain the Nazi regime in Germany and later in the

Nuremberg Laws

Nuremberg Laws: A Detailed Summary

The Nuremberg Laws were significant policies put forward in Nazi Germany, that ultimately led to the events of the Holocaust. This article details the history and significance of the Nuremberg Laws.

Mein Kampf

Mein Kampf: A Detailed Summary

Mein Kampf focused on a few main themes, including: anti-Semitism, anti-Communism, extreme German nationalism, and lebensraum. This article details the history and significance of Adolf Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’.

Kristallnacht

Kristallnacht: A Detailed Summary

The events of Kristallnacht display a clear shift in Nazi Germany from discrimination against Jewish people to violence. As such, Kristallnacht is considered to be an important event in relation to the Holocaust.

Harry S. Truman

Harry Truman: A Detailed Biography

Harry Truman is remembered today for his significance in the major events of World War II and the Cold War, which are two of the most important events of the 20th century. This article details the life and significance of Harry Truman.