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a vital role in the 20-month Mediterranean campaign, which led to the liberation of Italy during the Second World War. In fact, this campaign was the first large-scale land operation in which the Canadian Army stationed in Great Britain took part.…

and in the Pacific are facing situations that can potentially have a detrimental effect on their national security as well as serious long-term effects on their independence. Since the year of 1939, Germany and France have been the main source of…

war ever, in lives as well as money. One of reasons that this war will always be remembered is the harsh ruler’s that were in control at the time of the war. These rulers are going to be greatly responsible for starting the war, and also for escalating…

to be known was supposed to be the war to end all wars. At no time in the history of mankind had the inferno of war engulfed the entire globe. World War I left an indelible mark in history as it shook the elitist monarchist governments of Europe…

aggression towards other countries which was supported by the rising nationalism of the European nations. Economic and imperial competition and fear of war prompted military alliances and an arms race, which further escalated the tension contributing…

only to World War II as the most bloody, significant and costly war in modern history. Two gunshots, that’s what was heard at the start of World War I. World War I lasted about 4 years & cost the US over $337 billion dollars. We spent an enormous amount…

Germany was forced to accept sole responsibility for causing World War I. This was a totally justifiable demand on the part of the victorious powers. The Treaty of Versailles was enacted into history in June 1919 with Germany forced to accept sole…

took a backseat ride during HitlerÆs rise to power. The entire world didnÆt think that he would become as influential as he became. Hitler achieved his power by relying on the navieness of the world to sit back and allow him to do as he pleased.…

Although many dynamics led to the advent of World War Two, the catalyst of the Second World War was actually the aftermath of the First World War. The First World War's aftermath set the stage for the rise of Hitler. On Nov. 11, 1918, an armistice…

arguably be called the most devastating war in human history considering the number of lives lost and the amount of materials and architecture destroyed. During the years of 1939 to 1945, the majority of the world’s countries felt an overwhelming…