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 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.
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
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 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’.
Life in the concentration camps during the Holocaust displayed the brutal and cruel nature of Nazi Germany. This article details the history and significance of life in the concentration camps.
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 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.
Joseph Stalin was the totalitarian leader of the Soviet Union and ruled with brutal force, overseeing industrialization, political purges, and the deaths of millions. This article details the life and significance of Joseph Stalin.
The Yalta Conference was an important meeting among the Allied leaders, near the end of World War II. This article details the history and significance of the Yalta Conference.