The second world war was a major event in canadian history. Canada transformed from a quiet country, to playing one of the most important roles in the war. The whole country was involved in the war, either by serving in the military, or by serving in the home front either in industry or agriculture. A small nation with a population of only 11 million people had a remarkable impact on the world stage. At war's end, Canada had become a significant military power with the world's fourth largest navy
Approximately 160 years before World War I occurred, the first true world war, called the Seven Years War, was fought. This war was mainly the conflict of trading rights between Great Britain and France, even though most great powers (sovereign states with military power and economic influence throughout the world) during the time of the 1760s were involved. Two main conflicts were what made up the Seven Years War, leading to advantages of some countries, mostly Britain at first. One of these conflicts
The Battle of the Atlantic is said to have been the longest and most important military campaign of the Second World War. For more than five years its fighting grounds spanned from the cold waters of the Baltic sea, down to the West coast of France all the way across the Atlantic over to Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. This historical investigation will examine the following question: “How successful was the Battle of the Atlantic for Germany and what impact did the u-boats have during
The French and Indian war, or sometimes referred to as the seven year war, took place from the year 1754 and continued on until 1764, just prior to the American Revolution. The French and Indian war was reported to be one of the goriest wars that took place during the 18th century. A total of about 25,000 men were either injured or killed in the matter of seven years. People lost family members, homes, possessions and hope (Hist.State.Gov). The French who were allies with the Indians fought against
The Athenians would not have succeeded without their triremes, and it was by the trireme’s effective rowing arrangement, size, structure, speed, and the battle tactics of the rowers on board, that the trireme could emerge as the most successful warship of the
especially by the British, because of the tactics they used against the British. The IRA
in Auvergene on September 6, 1757. Many of his family members passed away when he was just twelve. His father died in the Battle of Minden during Seven Years War and his mother and grandmother died shortly after leaving him a great inheritance. Lafayette joined the Royal Army at the age of 14 and only two years later when he was 16, he married the 14 year-old Marie Adrienne Francoise de Noalles, who came from one of the most powerful and wealthy families in France in a pre-arranged marriage. Lafayette
Knights Templar were different in some ways, but they were also alike in other ways. They both were a part of the crusades; the crusades were holy wars that were fought in the Middle East. There were seven major crusade wars that were fought between 1095 and 1291. Both of these groups had a part in the crusades. It may not have been a big role in the wars but they were both included in them. The Knights Templar was founded in 1118 in Jerusalem. The founder of this order was, Hugh De Payens. Hugh De
Three Punic Wars were fought between the Roman Republic and the Carthage Empire from 264-146 BC. Punic comes from the name Phoenician which applies to the Carthaginians, who are Phoenician ethnicity. The first of the Punic Wars had taken place in 264 BC and lasted more than 23 years. The first war was fought to establish control over the two Mediterranean islands, Corsica and Sicily. Before the war Carthage and Rome were very friendly towards each other. They had no reason to bother each other considering
the article The Great Conquerors: Julius Caesar by Thomas K. Grose, he demonstrates his undefeatable military tactics that lead him to conquering others repeatedly. Thomas K. Grose says “Caesar was used to taking big risks- and winning.” (1). One of these big risks was achieving his greatest coup, crossing the Rubicon to enter Rome and take control, thus creating monarchial rule for years to come (2). Caesar had already invaded and conquered Lusitania, vanquished the Helvetii, Belgae, Nervii, and