The Schlieffen Plan explained | Imperial War Museums
When the First World War broke out in 1914, Germany had a massive problem. The alliance between France and Russia left them totally surrounded, with only Austria Hungary on their side. Outnumbered, Germany's chances in a long war were slim.French and British forces counterattacked at the Battle of the Marne and forced the Germans back. Leaving their plan …
The History of the Remembrance Poppy | Imperial War Museums
During the First World War, millions of soldiers saw the poppies in Flanders fields on the Western Front. Over 100 years later, the poppy is still a world-recognised symbol of remembrance of the First World War, and millions of people choose to wear a red poppy in November. But when did this tradition start? Find out in our film.
What You Need to Know About The Troubles - Imperial War …
During the First World War, on 24 April, 1916, Irish republicans seized notable buildings in Dublin and proclaimed an Irish Republic in what became known as the Easter Rising.The British Army clashed with rebels in the streets of Dublin and buildings in the city centre, including the General Post Office, were all but destroyed by British artillery.
Why D-Day Was So Important to Allied Victory In WW2 - Imperial …
The invasion of northern France in 1944 was the most significant victory of the Western Allies in the Second World War. American, British and Canadian forces established a foothold on the shores of Normandy, and, after a protracted and costly campaign to reinforce their gains, broke out into the French interior and began a headlong advance.
Life In The trenches Of The First World War - Imperial War Museums
When it comes to the First World War there's one thing that instantly comes to mind - trenches. Muddy, rat-infested hell holes with death around every corner. Places so bad that only going over the top could be worse. Trenches dominate our perspective. But …
10 Facts About D-Day You Need To Know | Imperial War Museums
A command team led by American General Dwight D. Eisenhower was formed in December 1943 to plan the naval, air and land operations. Deception campaigns were developed to draw German attention - and strength - away from Normandy.To build up resources for the invasion, British factories increased production and in the first half of 1944 approximately 9 million tonnes of …
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Battle Of France 1940 In WW2 - What You Should Know - Imperial …
Britain and France declared war on Germany in September 1939 in response to the invasion of Poland. The period between September 1939 and April 1940 is often called the 'Phoney War' because, although war raged at sea, very little happened in Western Europe during this time.. This changed in April 1940 with British and German actions in Norway.The following month, …
Did World War One Transform Women's Lives? - Imperial War …
During the First World War, women stepped into men’s jobs for the first time ever.Thousands of women served abroad on the front lines, women’s football even became a hugely popular sport, and the war is thought to have strengthened their case for the right to vote.
How Did The Holocaust Happen? - The Holocaust | IWM - Imperial …
From the mid-1930s until the end of the Second World War, the Nazi regime carried out a campaign of sustained antisemitic persecution that developed into a coordinated programme of mass murder. This genocide is now known as the Holocaust. This video is part one of an introduction to this complex history.