World War III

World War II is one of the most well-known wars to have ever been fought. It is known throughout history for being one of the largest and bloodiest conflicts to ever take place. It lasted a long, grueling six years from 1939 to 1945 and had detrimental effects on not only Europe, but the entire world. The war resulted in not only the deaths of millions of soldiers but civilians as well. Additionally, two new world super powers emerged after the war had ended and a Cold War between capitalism and…

Prussia’s lack of political dominance over Europe that produced what could arguably be considered the actual First World War: the Seven Year’s War in Europe. Triggered by Frederick’s invasion of Saxony in 1754, the Seven Years’ War began with a bleak prospect for Prussia and developed into a spectacle of Frederick’s military genius, with Prussia surviving the war despite copious adversities. The war, then, became a means through which Frederick the Great asserted his dominance as a political…

In July of 1914 the most notable conflict on the earth was commenced, World War I. With more than 6 million deaths due to this war it is apparent that the desideratum to kill was stronger than ever before in the wrangling soldiers, but will the slaughtering ever end? One man had to propose the conditions for peace and it was Thomas Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States, served from 1913 to 1921 and was the leader of the Progressive Movement. Wilson, joined with The Inquiry,…

of power lasted into World War II, where he decided to side with Nazi-backed Germany, in the formation of the Axis Powers. Benito Mussolini ascended…

able to accomplish several amazing things as well as conquering many failures, making both into benefits for Russia. Catherine the Great was a German princess turned Russian Empress. She gained her throne through a coup d’état with her husband Peter III, ruling for 34 years until her death. Many believe Catherine the Great was a power hungry dictator, but Catherine ruled as an enlightened despot, this is shown with all the accomplishments she made to help Russia and not herself. Born on May 2,…

Fascism started after the first world war and while it may have been originated in Europe, Benito Mussolini or otherwise known as II Duce or Iron Perfect, formed a party called the “Fascist Party” in 1919. Benito would govern Italy from 1922 to 1943 with absolute power over the citizens of the country. Before we can discuss Mussolini’s, achievements and what brought him to his death we first must understand where it all began. Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini was born on July 29, 1883 in Dovia…

British Prime Minister who led the Empire into the Second World War. Each of the three covers of the books shows a picture of an increasingly ageing Churchill. From a lean young man in Visions of Glory, Churchill transforms to the hat-wearing man we all know of in the Defender of the Realm. In this book review, we will look at all the three volumes…

gets to eat the last dodo bird for brunch. However, throughout the course of world history, mankind has devised ways to bring the abhorration of compromise to a global scale. One of the most popular examples would be the…

The battle for Madagascar was an important, but often overlooked battle during World War II. The island had fallen under control of the Nazi puppet government known as Vichy France. Under the colonial government, this island was going to be used not only to station Japanese vessels as a strategic advantage, but also for possible future concentration camps for Polish Jews, sent over by the Nazis. This was known as the Madagascar Plan. The main concern by the British was not just the issue of…

Mussolini invaded Albania and Poland and announced war on Ethiopia; these actions told him to not enter World War II because of Italy’s weak troops. “In April 1939 Italy occupied Albania. . . in September 1939, after the invasion of Poland, Mussolini decided not to intervene on Germany's side due to the poor preparation of the Italian armed forces.” (“Italy”). In 1940, Mussolini believed that his country was ready, so he led the country in World War II. Furthermore, Mussolini was a charismatic…