As World War II raged on the Soviet Union desperately called for Great Britain and the US to open a second front in the west. Eventually the allies agreed which culminated in the historic event now known as D-Day. The world may know of the event, but not nearly as many know the exact D-Day …
The history of nuclear weapons is a story of extremes, and the largest bombs ever built are among the most extreme examples of human ingenuity and destruction. Only two nuclear bombs have ever been deployed against humans, both in the United States’ bombing campaign against Japan to conclude World War II. Just one 13 kiloton …
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The Battle of Midway was one of the most important battles in World War II whereupon the timeline of major events lasted just a single day. In the span of a couple hours – a few minutes really – the Japanese war effort suffered a major blow. Prior to this battle the Japanese appeared unstoppable …
The German U-boats were a deadly force during World War II, striking fear into the hearts of Allied sailors and threatening to turn the tide of the war in favor of Nazi Germany. But despite their fearsome reputation, U-boats were not invincible, and Allied forces successfully sunk a large percentage of the vessels. In this …
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Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live during the American Revolution? To be caught between loyalty to your neighbors and loyalty to the British crown? Loyalists and Patriots alike faced this divisive question head on during the American Revolution. The complex issue ultimately tore apart families and communities and helped …
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The American struggle for independence was a defining moment in world history, and many lives were lost in the struggle for independence. But just how many people actually died in the American Revolution? The answer to this question is not as straightforward as you might think, as records from the time period are often incomplete …
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