WWII
A Brief Overview of World War II
The war in Europe began in September 1939 when Nazi Germany, under Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland. Using Blitzkrieg tactics the
Read moreThe Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain took place between July and October 1940. It was the name given to the Second World
Read moreAmerica’s abandonment of Isolationism (1936-1941)
Following the conclusion of the First World War in 1918 and with the onset of the Great Depression, most nations
Read moreRemembrance Day
Artwork by Julian Beresford History Remembrance Day began as Armistice Day. An armistice is the agreement between warring nations to stop
Read moreULTRA and the Coventry Blitz
On the night of 14th Nov 1940, during the height of the British Blitz, the City of Coventry succumbed to
Read moreIndustry in the Second World War
Industry in the Second World War was very similar to the first war because the same things were needed to
Read moreThe French Resistance
What was the Resistance? In June 1940 France surrendered to Germany. German forces took over France. A Germany-approved government was
Read moreThe Battle of the Bulge (1944-45)
The Battle of the Bulge, or its official name the Battle of the Ardennes took place between December 1944 and
Read moreBattle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the most important battles of the Second World War. Ranging from July 1942
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