Articles related to "World War Ii"
Battle for the Seelow Heights - Part II
In this epic battle, Heinrici demonstrated that even in April 1945 the German army could put up a tough fight. An embararrassed Zhukov ended up racing Konev to Berlin because he failed to anticipate the strength of the German defense.
berlin • battle • heinrici • zhukov • world war ii
In this epic battle, Heinrici demonstrated that even in April 1945 the German army could put up a tough fight. An embararrassed Zhukov ended up racing Konev to Berlin because he failed to anticipate the strength of the German defense.
berlin • battle • heinrici • zhukov • world war ii
Imperial Delights
What is the reality behind the claim that the colonization of East Asian countries during the Second World War by Japan bring about subsequent economic growth?
japan • imperialism • world war ii • korea • taiwan
What is the reality behind the claim that the colonization of East Asian countries during the Second World War by Japan bring about subsequent economic growth?
japan • imperialism • world war ii • korea • taiwan
Pagan Symbol of the Sun
To the Pagans, the swastika was a symbol of the sun. After Hitler adopted this symbol for Nazism, its use was abandoned in Pagan magickal practices.
pagan • symbols • swastika • hitler • history
To the Pagans, the swastika was a symbol of the sun. After Hitler adopted this symbol for Nazism, its use was abandoned in Pagan magickal practices.
pagan • symbols • swastika • hitler • history
The History of Ultra
First article of a four-part series on Britain's main contribution to Allied victory during the Second World War: Ultra.
world war ii • second world war • ultra • enigma • military intelligence
First article of a four-part series on Britain's main contribution to Allied victory during the Second World War: Ultra.
world war ii • second world war • ultra • enigma • military intelligence
The P-51 Mustang
In 1944 the P-51 Mustang changed the war! Nothing the Nazi's could put in the sky could stop it! Fast, accurate and agile the Mustang racked havoc on the Luftwaffe.
p-51 mustang • world war ii • luftwaffe • flying fortress • war birds
In 1944 the P-51 Mustang changed the war! Nothing the Nazi's could put in the sky could stop it! Fast, accurate and agile the Mustang racked havoc on the Luftwaffe.
p-51 mustang • world war ii • luftwaffe • flying fortress • war birds
Too Close For Comfort: Britain, Ultra, and the Battle of the Atlantic (1941-43)
Article about Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War (1941-1943), and the role that British and German intelligence played in that important battle.
battle of the atlantic • world war ii • ultra • enigma
Article about Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War (1941-1943), and the role that British and German intelligence played in that important battle.
battle of the atlantic • world war ii • ultra • enigma
Ultra and the Battle for North Africa (1941-43)
Article about British intelligence's role in the North African campaign (1941-1943] during the Second World War.
world war ii • enigma • ultra • north african campaign • crete
Article about British intelligence's role in the North African campaign (1941-1943] during the Second World War.
world war ii • enigma • ultra • north african campaign • crete
World War II on the Homefront
world war ii • media • united states • public opinion • joyce carol oates
world war ii • media • united states • public opinion • joyce carol oates
Why We Need Another GATT Round
This article examines why the global economy need another multilateral round of negotiations to further liberalize trade and investment
gatt • wto • global economy • asia financial crisis
This article examines why the global economy need another multilateral round of negotiations to further liberalize trade and investment
gatt • wto • global economy • asia financial crisis
Effectiveness of Allied Bombing in Europe
Did strategic bombing during World War II have a decisive impact on the outcome of the war?
world war ii • wwii • strategic bombing • third reich • allies
Did strategic bombing during World War II have a decisive impact on the outcome of the war?
world war ii • wwii • strategic bombing • third reich • allies
Queen Mary Long Beach California
The Queen Mary is an Art Deco luxury ocean liner that successfully completed 1001 transatlantic cruises before being docked permanently in Long Beach, California.
queen mary ocean liner • long beach california • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories • floating hotel
The Queen Mary is an Art Deco luxury ocean liner that successfully completed 1001 transatlantic cruises before being docked permanently in Long Beach, California.
queen mary ocean liner • long beach california • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories • floating hotel
Albert Walter and the Comintern in Hamburg
From the early 1920s until February 1933, Albert Walter led a world-wide organization that funded international Communist clubs, cells, and dispensed propaganda.
albert walter • international of seamen and harbor workers • the hamburg method • communism in post world war ii germany • red international of labor unions
From the early 1920s until February 1933, Albert Walter led a world-wide organization that funded international Communist clubs, cells, and dispensed propaganda.
albert walter • international of seamen and harbor workers • the hamburg method • communism in post world war ii germany • red international of labor unions
Benefits of Grand Coulee Dam
Grand Coulee Dam first generated electricity in 1941. It fueled the American war machine in the Pacific Northwest during World War II. Other advantages were gained too.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • longview • vancouver
Grand Coulee Dam first generated electricity in 1941. It fueled the American war machine in the Pacific Northwest during World War II. Other advantages were gained too.
grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • longview • vancouver
Churchill's Greatest Speeches
This article offers excerpts from Winston Churchill's three greatest wartime speeches to the House of Commons in the British Parliament.
churchill's greatest speeches • winston churchill wartime speeches • blood toil tears sweat • this was their finest hour • we shall fight on the beaches
This article offers excerpts from Winston Churchill's three greatest wartime speeches to the House of Commons in the British Parliament.
churchill's greatest speeches • winston churchill wartime speeches • blood toil tears sweat • this was their finest hour • we shall fight on the beaches
Non-Defense Nuclear Technologies
Nuclear radiation has great potential for destruction. But engineers and scientists have harnessed the power of atomic forces for a wide range of uses to help humanity.
non-defense nuclear technologies • peaceful uses of nuclear technology;man-made nucle • many uses of radiation • norm • naturally occurring radioactive material
Nuclear radiation has great potential for destruction. But engineers and scientists have harnessed the power of atomic forces for a wide range of uses to help humanity.
non-defense nuclear technologies • peaceful uses of nuclear technology;man-made nucle • many uses of radiation • norm • naturally occurring radioactive material
Origin, Causes of the Vietnam War
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
Ten Essential Movies (4 of 5)
wavelengths • radio astronomy • ultraviolet astronomy • infrared astronomy • opttical wavelengths
wavelengths • radio astronomy • ultraviolet astronomy • infrared astronomy • opttical wavelengths
The Kings of Belgium (Part 2)
Belgium's four most recent kings: Albert I, Leopold III, Baudouin and Albert II.
belgian royalty • kings • albert i • leopold iii • baudouin
Belgium's four most recent kings: Albert I, Leopold III, Baudouin and Albert II.
belgian royalty • kings • albert i • leopold iii • baudouin
History, Trauma and Memory II
The second part of this three-part series of articles will explore the processes by which historical narratives are in or excluded from collective consciousness.
ww ii • memory • history • trauma • collective memory
The second part of this three-part series of articles will explore the processes by which historical narratives are in or excluded from collective consciousness.
ww ii • memory • history • trauma • collective memory
Roald Dahl
In his book "Going Solo", the famous children's author Roald Dahl retells his experiences as a British fighter pilot during World War II.
roald dahl • raf • fighter pilot • going solo • hurricane
In his book "Going Solo", the famous children's author Roald Dahl retells his experiences as a British fighter pilot during World War II.
roald dahl • raf • fighter pilot • going solo • hurricane
The Robot Boat of Nikola Tesla
Tesla, the legend of popular culture, inventor of AC current, grandfather of radio, radar and MRIs, invented and tested the world's first remote control weapon in 1898.
nikola • tesla • inventor • race of robots • teleautomoton
Tesla, the legend of popular culture, inventor of AC current, grandfather of radio, radar and MRIs, invented and tested the world's first remote control weapon in 1898.
nikola • tesla • inventor • race of robots • teleautomoton
The Conscience of His Generation: George Lansbury, Pacifism, and the 1930s
george lansbury • pacifism • 1930s • moralism • politician
george lansbury • pacifism • 1930s • moralism • politician
Book: Electric Universe
Physics Book Review: "Electric Universe: The Shocking True Story of Electricity" by David Bodanis
david bodanis • electric universe • electricity • electromagnetism • cyrus field
Physics Book Review: "Electric Universe: The Shocking True Story of Electricity" by David Bodanis
david bodanis • electric universe • electricity • electromagnetism • cyrus field
Gangster Film Reader
An anthology of articles following the evolution of the gangster movie by review and commentary of many gangster characters and classic and innovative movies.
gangster film reader;gangster films • godfather • scarface • film studies • book review
An anthology of articles following the evolution of the gangster movie by review and commentary of many gangster characters and classic and innovative movies.
gangster film reader;gangster films • godfather • scarface • film studies • book review
Is This Any Way To Conduct The Peace Process
middle east peace process • peace talks • israel • palestine • israelis
middle east peace process • peace talks • israel • palestine • israelis
Big Ben
The fascinating story of the creation one of Britain’s most enduring symbols.
big ben • edmund beckett denison • benjamin caunt • westminster palace • george airy
The fascinating story of the creation one of Britain’s most enduring symbols.
big ben • edmund beckett denison • benjamin caunt • westminster palace • george airy
George Orwell Life and Works
Brief biography and works of English writer and critic Eric Arthur Blair, better known as George Orwell.
george orwell • orwell biography • orwell novels • orwell animal farm • orwell 1984
Brief biography and works of English writer and critic Eric Arthur Blair, better known as George Orwell.
george orwell • orwell biography • orwell novels • orwell animal farm • orwell 1984
MLS Soccer for the Toronto Tourist
MLS Soccer's Toronto FC is an attractive alternative to high-priced NHL and NBA games, with a rowdy, dedicated fan base and tonnes of enthusiasm.
mls soccer • toronto tourism • toronto tourist • soccer • football
MLS Soccer's Toronto FC is an attractive alternative to high-priced NHL and NBA games, with a rowdy, dedicated fan base and tonnes of enthusiasm.
mls soccer • toronto tourism • toronto tourist • soccer • football
President Franklin Roosevelt
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
Teddy Atlas Autobiography/Book
In his autobiography, Teddy Atlas reveals the struggles, mistakes, and triumphs that have forged one of the most trusted names in boxing.
atlas • from the streets to the ring • teddy atlas autobiography • teddy atlas and boxing • friday night fights
In his autobiography, Teddy Atlas reveals the struggles, mistakes, and triumphs that have forged one of the most trusted names in boxing.
atlas • from the streets to the ring • teddy atlas autobiography • teddy atlas and boxing • friday night fights
A Legacy of Mothering
"Motherhood has taught me that it is not the abstract that matters; it is the tangible, the touchable, the here-and-now, that is most crucial..."
motherhood • tradition • grandmothers • women's history • newborns
"Motherhood has taught me that it is not the abstract that matters; it is the tangible, the touchable, the here-and-now, that is most crucial..."
motherhood • tradition • grandmothers • women's history • newborns
Amsterdam Holland - Explore The Netherlands
Amsterdam is made for walking. Explore the intricate network of canals, visit 'Brown Cafes', world famous Diamond Centre, Anne Frank's House, Waterlooplein flea market.
amsterdam the netherlands • rijksmuseum • van gogh museum • anne frank house • waterloooplein best flea market
Amsterdam is made for walking. Explore the intricate network of canals, visit 'Brown Cafes', world famous Diamond Centre, Anne Frank's House, Waterlooplein flea market.
amsterdam the netherlands • rijksmuseum • van gogh museum • anne frank house • waterloooplein best flea market
Astronomy of a Different Color: New Wavelengths Open New Windows
wavelengths • radio astronomy • ultraviolet astronomy • infrared astronomy • opttical wavelengths
wavelengths • radio astronomy • ultraviolet astronomy • infrared astronomy • opttical wavelengths
Belgian Peacekeeper Massacre
The Rwandan Genocide of 1994 started with the last stand of a force of Belgian UN Peacekeepers in Kigali who fought to the end in an impossible situation.
belgian peacekeeper massacre • heroic last stand • kigali rwanda • rwandan genocide • 1994
The Rwandan Genocide of 1994 started with the last stand of a force of Belgian UN Peacekeepers in Kigali who fought to the end in an impossible situation.
belgian peacekeeper massacre • heroic last stand • kigali rwanda • rwandan genocide • 1994
British Versus French Aromatherapy
Are essential oils safe for internal use? That depends on whether you were trained in the British or French model of aromatherapy. The history of the 20th-century divide.
essential oils history • british french german model aromatherapy • rene-maurice gattefosse • jean valnet • madame marguerite maury
Are essential oils safe for internal use? That depends on whether you were trained in the British or French model of aromatherapy. The history of the 20th-century divide.
essential oils history • british french german model aromatherapy • rene-maurice gattefosse • jean valnet • madame marguerite maury
Celebrate Lei Day in Hawaii
Lei Day celebrates Hawaiian culture throughout the islands with lei-making competitions, traditional dances, chants, songs, handcrafts, food vendors and other activities.
queen kapi'olani park • honolulu • waikiki • lei-making competition • lei making styles
Lei Day celebrates Hawaiian culture throughout the islands with lei-making competitions, traditional dances, chants, songs, handcrafts, food vendors and other activities.
queen kapi'olani park • honolulu • waikiki • lei-making competition • lei making styles
Chilean Poet Gabriela Mistral
Short biography of Lucila Godoy de Alcayaga (aka Gabriela Mistral), Chilean teacher, diplomat, and gifted poet.
gabriela mistral • desolacion gabriela mistral • poet • writing poetry • poems
Short biography of Lucila Godoy de Alcayaga (aka Gabriela Mistral), Chilean teacher, diplomat, and gifted poet.
gabriela mistral • desolacion gabriela mistral • poet • writing poetry • poems
Corruption and Other Crimes in Customs
Corruption and International Trade
corruption • customs service • international trade • free trade • protectionism
Corruption and International Trade
corruption • customs service • international trade • free trade • protectionism
Dangerous Sea by David Roberts
David Roberts adds politics and intrigue to his 1930s murder mystery - but the results are disappointing.
dangerous sea • david roberts • lord edward corinth • murder mystery • gosford park
David Roberts adds politics and intrigue to his 1930s murder mystery - but the results are disappointing.
dangerous sea • david roberts • lord edward corinth • murder mystery • gosford park
Dealing With Discouragement
Many a peace activist has dropped out of the movement because of what they perceive as lack of impact. Here are ways to avoid burnout and frustration.
peace • peace making • activist • vietnam • nuclear
Many a peace activist has dropped out of the movement because of what they perceive as lack of impact. Here are ways to avoid burnout and frustration.
peace • peace making • activist • vietnam • nuclear
Delta Queen Mississippi River
The Delta Queen is an American icon that has traveled the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers since 1927. Guests can still enjoy the leisurely pleasures of river boat travel.
delta queen riverboat • mississippi river • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories • floating hotel
The Delta Queen is an American icon that has traveled the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers since 1927. Guests can still enjoy the leisurely pleasures of river boat travel.
delta queen riverboat • mississippi river • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories • floating hotel
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