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In the fall of 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was running for his third term of office. He knew that America’s entry into World War II was all but inevitable, but the American public did not want war. Roosevelt needed a way to change public opinion and garner support for the war effort. Meanwhile, across … Read more
World War II was a global conflict that required massive amounts of resources and production to sustain. The United States played a crucial role in the Allied victory, thanks in large part to its ability to out-produce the rest of the world. American factories were able to produce vast quantities of military equipment, from tanks … Read more
During World War II, the Himalayan Mountains were not just a picturesque landscape, but a treacherous and deadly airspace known as the Hump Route. The Hump Route was a vital supply line between India and China, and the only way to provide essential supplies to the Chinese armies fighting the Japanese in the Pacific. This … Read more
In 1937, the Spanish Civil War was reaching its bloody climax, with fascist General Francisco Franco gaining the upper hand against the democratically-elected government. Meanwhile, in Europe, tensions were rising as Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany began to flex its military might and expand its borders. Neville Chamberlain, the British Prime Minister, saw the situation as … Read more
World War II was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 and resulted in the remaking of the political map of the world. In 1942, the tide began to turn for the Allies, as they gained the upper hand in key battles and strategic regions. One of the most significant theaters of war … Read more
During World War II, the United States emerged as a global superpower largely due to its remarkable ability to produce goods on a massive scale. The US dominated the production war, outproducing all of its enemies combined, and providing the Allies with the essential weapons, equipment, and supplies needed to win the war. One of … Read more