Germany

although that number could just as well be much higher. Besides this incomprehensible death count, all sides of this conflict committed many more atrocities. So how does one cope with this enormity once the war is done? Immediately after the war, Germany tried to move on, and forget about the past. Their soldiers were not honoured or recognized, as in the case of the allies, even though they had also been equally brave and risked everything for their country, and now they could no longer fit in.…

In 1937, the government of Germany was under the control of Adolf Hilter from the national Socialist (Nazi) party. The government forms a stated-owned automobile company, known as Volkswagenwerk, or “The People’s Car Company.” Hitler's goals were to develop and mass produce an affordable car. At that time, Hitler's hired an Austrian automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche. In 1939, it was the first time the vehicle was showed to the public at Berlin Motor Show. Not long after the Berlin Motor Show…

1. Born in Weil der Stadt, Württemberg, Holy Roman Empire which now known as Germany on the 27th December 1517. His father was a mercenary soldier and his mother was a daughter of landowner. His father left home for the last time when Johannes was five, and is believed to have died in the war in the Netherlands. Johannes died on 15th November 1630 in Regensburg now known as Germany. 2. Attended a local school in his early years, graduated in 1589 from the Latin and grammar school. He was…

united nation. However, the Germans took a different route to unification. While the Italians unified at one time, the Germans took a gradual process to become one nation. Germany began to be united with the North German Confederation. After the effects of the Franco-Prussian War, however, the “Second Reich” was born, all of Germany became united, and the newly united nation became the most powerful in Europe. While the Italians became unified at one time, the path itself for the Italians,…

Conflict arose over boarding nations and especially the Treaty of Versailles. Germany was exceptionally unhappy because this treaty states that they caused the war and had to repay any “damages.” As Germany was unhappy about having to repay, shrinking the size of their armies and territory gain, the United States did not join the League of Nations and their failure to be less involved in European…

from 1618-1648. The conflicts were fought mostly in Germany. A Protestant revolt against the Roman Empire began the war, it eventually involved most of Europe. In its final years, religion divided power between Austria and Spain on one side and France on the other. The war proved that neither Catholics nor Protestants were powerful enough to take over Europe. Freedom of worship became limited in all countries; however, it was tolerated in Germany. “The Thirty year War radically altered the…

within Europe (Foner 733). Alliances offered flexibility, increased security, defensive support, along with the allowance of political input and restraint if diplomatic partners ever proposed acting in extreme measures. The Dual Alliance between Germany and Austria was formed in 1879, while France and Russia allied in 1894 with the later entente formation with Britain in 1904 and 1907 respectively (Mulligan). These alliances would later be tested in 1914. In efforts to achieve military…

war distorted the population, culture and economy in Germany ominously. The Thirty Years War started in 1618 when the Bohemians revolted from the pressure faced from the Habsburgs. When looking for the assistance of others, Ferdinand II defeated the Bohemians at the Battle of White Mountains in 1620. The Spanish conquered the Lower…

Hitler Vs. Churchill: The Greater Leader Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War Two. Adolf Hitler was the dictator of Germany during World War Two. They both came from a very different background and rose to power in different ways. Also, both were prominent and strong leaders for their respective alliances. So the question might arise: who was the greater leader? Despite their similarities and differences, Winston Churchill was the better leader. Winston…

Versaille intended to achieve European stability and long-lasting peace by containing the aggression of France and Germany and making a balance of power so that no nation gains too much power. And aspire to dominate the other nations. The Congress of Vienna…