How & When Did WW2 Officially End? - HistoryExtra
WEBWhile 2 September 1945 is generally recognised as the final, official end of the Second World War, in many parts of the world fighting continued long beyond that date. And, given the vast scale of the war, which involved troops from every part of the world, it did not simultaneously come to an end everywhere. Instead, it ended in stages. Historian Keith Lowe explains how and when the war ...
Who Are The Illuminati? How To Join, All-Seeing Eye ... - HistoryExtra
WEBJun 4, 2021 · By 1782, the Illuminati had grown to around 600 members – these included German nobles such as Baron Adolph von Knigge who, as a former Freemason, helped shape the group’s organisation and expansion. Initially, Weishaupt’s students were the only members, but soon, doctors, lawyers and intellectuals joined. …
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WEBRegency quiz – week four. Want to put your history knowledge to the test? Try your hand at hundreds of questions which range across your favourite historical topics and eras….
Who Was Simo Häyhä, The Deadliest Sniper in History? | HistoryExtra
WEBJun 24, 2020 · The world’s deadliest sniper: Simo Häyhä. With at least 505 confirmed kills during the Winter War of 1939–40 between Finland and the Soviet Union, Simo Häyhä (1905–2002) has been labelled the deadliest sniper in history. Here, Tapio Saarelainen shares the story of the Finnish sniper and how he achieved his nickname 'White Death'...
Everything You Need To Know About The Anglo-Saxons
WEBApr 26, 2020 · An Anglo-Saxon king was finally buried in 1984. In July 975 the eldest son of King Edgar, Edward, was crowned king. Edgar had been England’s most powerful king yet (by now the country was unified), and had enjoyed a comparatively peaceful reign. Edward, however, was only 15 and was hot-tempered and ungovernable.
Fall of Rome: How, When And Why Did The Roman Empire …
WEBAug 13, 2020 · The fall of the Roman empire is one of the most debated questions among historians of the ancient world. Its collapse has been blamed on a number of different reasons, but even the exact date of its end is still questioned. Some historians give AD 476 as the date the empire ended. Other historians …
The Battle of Britain Guide: Facts, When It Happened And Who …
WEBSep 15, 2020 · Described by prime minister Winston Churchill as the RAF's finest hour, the Battle of Britain (10 July – 31 October 1940) was the first major military campaign in history to be fought entirely in the air. It was one of Britain's most important victories of the Second World War and is credited with preventing Germany from invading Britain.
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WEBNov 8, 2021 · During his long reign, Amenhotep III presided over a golden age during the 18th dynasty when Egypt was the most powerful nation on Earth. Although his grandson Tutankhamun is far more widely known today, it is Amenhotep III who was taken as the ultimate role model by subsequent monarchs.
When did Ancient Egypt start and end? - HistoryExtra
WEBJan 14, 2015 · The dynastic period started with the reign of Egypt’s first king, Narmer, in approximately 3100 BCE, and ended with the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 BCE. During this long period there were times of strong centalised rule, and periods of much weaker, divided rule, but basically Egypt remained one, independent land. However, the dynastic period ...
The Roman Empire: History, Facts, Map And Timeline | HistoryExtra
WEBOct 21, 2020 · The transition from republic to empire was due in large part to the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC.Along with Crassus and Pompey, Julius Caesar was one of the First Triumvirate that ruled the late Republic, but after the former’s death and the latter’s defeat in a civil war, he took sole control. He was eventually declared dictator perpetuo, or ‘dictator for life’.