Commanders of World War II

episode of Star Trek aired on NBC on September 8, 1966. It promised to follow the starship Enterprise, operated by the NASA-like organization Starfleet, around the universe for five years as it, according to the show’s opening, “explore[s] brave new worlds, seek[s] out new life and new civilizations, and boldly [goes] where no man has gone before.” (SOURCE) Although the “Original Series”, as it later came to be called, was doomed to cancellation after three seasons, five other series were…

conventional weapons to prove that the United States did not intend to start a nuclear war. The speech was the turning point for international focus on peaceful uses of atomic energy. In the “Atom for Peace,” speech Eisenhower attempts to convince the nation that the nuclear weapons created could be convenient in keeping the country safe and does not intend to engage in any affairs with any country that would initiate another war. Eisenhower simply uses…

Over the course of its existence, Japan has endured a great deal and has overcome many significant obstacles, such as natural disasters, post war reparations, government corruption and even the threat of invasion. Although Japan and Japanese politics have seen a plethora change over the course of its history. Evolving from aristocratic state of the Tokugawa period, followed by the authoritarian rule of the Meiji Period under the leadership of Emperor Hirohito and eventually to the current…

year with during World War II, this bomb was not filled with the standard incendiaries. Instead, this 9700 pound bomb resembling an obese metal baseball bat was packed with two masses of highly enriched uranium-235. The bomb, innocently named “Little Boy” arrived at its destination…

Imagine a dark hallway, and there are 20 doors that line it, from each of those doors come screams filled with agony, despair, and mortal anguish. Now imagine that same scene in 1941, the time of World War II (WWII), while their was a war that was being fought, the German party was also imprisoning Jews. The Nazi party has an interesting history to say the least but if you dig deeper into its history you will find example of human cruelty that shall never leave your mind. Everyone knows about…

the mid-20th century, the United States went tough trials and times. Domestically, there were racial and civil issues, whereas internationally there was great competition. America succeeded in keeping its status as the most powerful country in the world, behind the presidencies of two revered leaders: Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy. These two men were very well-liked in the eyes of the public and are still remembered fondly for their work and leadership. They united the nation and had…

Gulf took place in the Philippines and pitted Japanese and the United States naval forces against one another for command and control of the western Pacific region during World War II. The Philippines, to the United States, was another stepping stone closer to striking at Japan’s home island and also a vital staging point to wage war against Japan’s merchant supply line of valuable resources such as oil and fuel. Japan was required to defend the Philippines in the interest of securing its…

The Battle of Myitkyina During World War II, a major battle took place between the Japanese and American forces which would come to be known as the Battle of Myitkyina. This battle lasted from March 15, 1944 to August 3, 1944 and took place mainly on the Ava Bridge located in the Northern Burma Region. The Battle of Myitkyina resulted in the Myitkyina Airfield being seized which was the last remaining stronghold controlled by the Japanese forces. This battle would prove to be a decisive…

Pennsylvania. Jeep is a deeply rooted in American Culture since World War II. Just after lunching the first Jeep for the military, it has become a global and profitable phenomenon. Originally created for the US army in 1941, the Jeep is a vehicle used by all walks of life today with the same purpose of being durable enough for war. During World War I, Germany wiped out North Africa and Europe with astounding speed. To prepare for World War II, the US army urgently scampered to find a…

a crucial point of strategy for Germany and the central powers in World War II. Confusing matters was the recent entry of the United States following Germany’s declaration of war in support of its Japanese ally. The new Anglo-American Allies stated that their first priority was Germany. Hitler wanted to end the fighting on the Eastern Front, or at least minimize it, before the Americans had a chance to get deeply involved in the war in Europe. For this reason, Hitler chose to pursue the capture…