French invasion of Russia

by the Japanese at Pearl harbor, on December 7,1941, by 1942 the British were already thinking about a invasion across the English channel. With great planing, and difficulties from many generals and intelligence agencies D-day came about. D-Day, June 6, 1944. United the Departments of, Army, Air Force, and Navy, of the allied militaries in what has become known as the largest amphibious invasion force in history. D-Day was given a codename incase the Germans heard about it called operation…

supported by Russia and indirectly by France and Great Britain as well, seeing as they were Russia’s allies. Kaiser Wilhelm II pledged his support to Austria Hungary in secret on July fifth and Austria Hungary wasted no time in giving Serbia an ultimatum full of harsh terms making acceptance impossible. On July twenty eighth, Austria Hungary declared war on Serbia and the powder keg exploded. Austria Hungary and Germany (later known as the Central Powers) were at war with Serbia, Russia, Great…

French revolution gave one of the most important innovation in the was the gradual adoption by the Convention of a policy that at least in theory approached universal conscription. It produced a great increase in the number of soldiers. Furthermore, innovation in military operation was the joint system of railroad and telegraph, which shaped conflicts. The railway revolutionized the mobilization and transportation of mass armies, the telegraph became possible to coordinate mass military action.…

and Russia. The Germans understood the sheer number of the Russian armies and correctly adjusted the plan. Schlieffen’s plan was to disable the French and then focus directly on Russia to win the war as a sole victor. There was a major mistake in this plan. The strategy depended on an invasion of Belgium which ultimately brought England into the conflict. The plan would outflank the French armies and give them an easy victory. Although this wasn’t the case in World War One, the French and…

very complicated alliance in order to hold peace on Germany’s borders. These alliances included: the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, and an alliance with Russia. The purpose of these alliances was to protect Germany from invasion or attack from either France or Russia. However, the alliance with Russia crumbled after Bismarck had influence from another power which invigorated Austrian aggression. So, in order for Germany to save itself from total attack, it had to end its…

Corsica born Frenchman who worked his way through French ranks until he became the emperor of France, and through his life he would have a major impact on the world. Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 to his father Carlo Buonaparte and mother Letizia Romalino Buonaparte. As is quite obvious the spelling of Napoleon’s parents’ last names does not match the spelling of Napoleons, this is because when France acquired Corsica he adopted a more French spelling of his last name which…

the subject is constructed around power, money, territories, and conspiracy. Survival of the fittest. The struggle between three particular world powers throughout the last five decades showcased the most brilliant minds, The Ottoman, British, and French Empires. While the establishment of facts is sure to vary across different cultural backgrounds, most would agree this time in history played a crucial role in how societies will govern themselves today. Each empire played equally important…

missing and being the only one using a hat, his figure suggests sagacity, experience and astuteness. The group is bewildered, exhilarated and surprised of what they are hearing from an iconic admiral, whose bold and aggressive tactics defeated the French at Aboukir. He knows how the next incoming battle is going to develop. Collingwood, sitting on Nelson’s right , is taken aback as he scrutinizes the map while listening to Nelson. His final instructions are rather unconventional. There would…

military engagement and the collision of distinct geopolitical strivings of the two power received a name “the Great Game” in the West historiography. The Great Game played out across the 19th century. The conflict originated in 1813 by the Russian-French attempt to invade English India and came to the end by Anglo-Russian convention in 1907 (Trenin 2014). Although the Great Game came to close in 1907, it can be very useful in explaining contemporary world conflicts. There are several conflicts…

the case. However, if this were the case, some of the key changes in history that would be worthwhile to look at would include, the attempted invasion of the Soviet Union, how the Allies would have faired against the German war machine, and the effect a German victory would have on America. Some of the most inhospitable battlefields of the war were in Russia, the territory of the Soviet Union. In June, 1941, Hitler began his ill-fated campaign to take Moscow by force. Because of the…