World War 1 and Archduke Ferdinand
How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 lead to a war? Determining the significance of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in the larger chain of events that lead to World War I (WWI) requires an understanding of the larger political climate of late 19th century Europe. There are a three key t ...continues
A brief description of the U.S civil war and how the North won.
What events led to the surrender of the confederate in the civil war?
What are some good sources of information on the cold war?
A summary of how World War II could be considered "Hitler's War."
In what ways could World War II be considered "Hitler's War"?
A summary of unrestricted submarine warfare
A summary of unrestricted submarine warfare and how it brought the United States into World War I. What was unrestricted submarine warfare?
A summary that explains the military downfall of the German army by 1942.
Why was Germany so successful militarily from 1939 to 1941 and so unsuccessful from 1942 to 1945?
A study guide for World War II, covering 1941-1945
How do I prepare for an exam that covers World War II?
Why did the U.S. eventually withdraw from Vietnam w/out achieving its objective?
By 1968, the United States had committed up to 500,000 troops and some of the most advanced weapons of war to the military effort in Vietnam. Yet Americans forces were unable to prevail. How does Tim o'Brien's "If I Die in a Combat Zone" help us to understand why the United States eventually withdrew from Vietnam without achiev ...continues
United States policy on Vietnam
The United States stunbled into a commitment to a shsky government in the 1950s and the unvarying policy of every subsequent administration was to do what was necessary to prevent the collapse of that government. They were doing so not because they anticipated victory but because they saw no alternative . However, high the cost ...continues
The United States stumbled into a commitment to a shaky government in the 1950s and the unvarying policy of every subsequent administration was to do what was necessary to prevent the collapse of that government. They were doing so not because they anticipated victory but because they saw no alternative . However, high the cost ...continues
