The 1930s were turbulent times in Germany's history. World War I had left the country in shambles and, as if that weren't enough, the people of Germany had been humiliated and stripped of their pride and dignity by the Allies. Germany's dream of becoming one of the strongest nations in the wo...

Why did so many German's vote for anti-democratic parties after 1929? Many German's voted for anti-democratic parties after 1929 due to the effects of the Versailles Treaty, the development and implementation of the German Democratic Constitution, and the growing number of elites opposing...

By the end of World War One, Germany was suffering from many problems. The Allied Naval blockade had caused severe food shortages and this, coupled with the lack of basic medical supplies, led to thousands dying of hunger and common diseases such as influenza. The people left in the poverty-stricken...

Nazi identity In July 1932, Hitler and the Nazi party won 230 seats in the Reichstag elections, becoming the single biggest party in the Reichstag. "Ein volk, ein reich, ein fuhrer". This phrase, which means "one people, one state, one leader" forms the elemental foundation ...

On November 18th of 1918, Germany, a member of the Central Powers, surrendered unconditionally to the allies. World War I had ended with a total of 37 million casualties, including 9 million dead combatants. German propaganda had not prepared that nation for defeat, and its suddenness resulted in...

How did the terms of Germany's surrender in World War I lay the groundwork for Hitler's rise to power and ultimately World War II? The terms of Germany's surrender in World War I laid the groundwork for Hitler's rise to power and ultimately World War II because of the controvers...

Throughout Europe around the time of World War II, there were many countries who became totalitarian. Specifically, Italy, Germany, and Russia evolved new government systems as a result of many factors, some from World War I. Italy converted to their government of Fascism for many reasons. During...

In 1939 Britain evacuate millions of children from its major cities and towns. Evacuate began on 1st September, roughly two days before Britain went to war. The Government wanted its children out of the way before the war started. Evacuation was voluntary, the Government expected over 3.5 million pe...

The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June of 1914 ignited an immediate tightening of European alliances that resulted in a bloody World War. The people of Germany welcomed the news of the war, and the following frenzy of enlistment in the German army became known as August Madne...

Germany's defeat in World War One created political, economic and social instability in the Weimar Republic and led to the rise of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) or Nazi party. The First World War placed increasingly heavy strains and sacrifices on the German peop...

During the twentieth century, Europe went through many changes in politics and trends. On June 28, 1914, Serbian revolutionaries assassinated Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the Austrian and Hungarian thrones, and his wife, Sophie. With Germany behind Austria-Hungary, Austria attacked Se...

During the twentieth century, Europe went through many changes in politics and trends. On June 28, 1914, Serbian revolutionaries assassinated Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the Austrian and Hungarian thrones, and his wife, Sophie. With Germany behind Austria-Hungary, Austria attacked Se...

Germany's Economic System The Federal Republic of Germany's economy has now flourished despite its harsh times that have been faced throughout the decades. Most people know about Germany from its historic involvement in World War II; its successful campaign to unite East and West with...

Hitler and Germany Adolf Hitler, one of the 20th century's most powerful dictators, was born on April 20, 1889 in Braunau am Inn, Austria-Hungary. He first became interested in politics after witnessing a large protest by German workers. Finding the outbreak of World War I as an opportu...

The 1930s were a tumultuous time. After World War I, the Allied powers seemed determined to preserve peace, but Germany and Japan held a shared goal of world domination. In two memorandums about the plans of Germany and Japan, U.S. officials make the position that the United States should take plain...

Was Germany Responsible for Starting the First World War? Introduction The question of Germany's responsibility in initiating the first World War is one that has raised many differences of opinion among historians who have attempted to address the issue. Holger H. Herwig, in his quest to an...

The Treaty of Versailles: Prelude to WWII The Treaty of Versailles was not a justified treaty, which created German feelings of revenge and dislike towards the victorious countries. This feeling of revenge felt by Germany, in addition with the social atmosphere of Europe, led to a Second World Wa...

How did Germany fall into the hands of Hitler? Hitler's power began to grow in 1933 when he was made chancellor of Germany, by August 1934 he was the dictator of Germany. He believed that the new government (appointed after World War One) were useless and he made it very clear to the publ...

The events that occurred in China under Deng Xiaoping 's rule are similar to the events that occurred in Nazi Germany under Hitler's rule and the Soviet Union under Stalin's rule to a great extent. Successful dictatorships use many techniques to win their country's support. Prop...

The chain of events that led to WW1 is controversial and most speculations revolve around the assassination of the Austrian archduke, Franz Ferdinand, and his wife, on June 28, 1914, by a Bosnian revolutionary. Germany's position concerning the possible outbreak of war is also speculative, with som...

What made a nation in 1900 a great power was not how much strength it had, but how it used it. Also the capacity to use and use its geological positions, and its resources to its own benefit determined how effective the great power was. The ability to influence other nations, whether it be by coloni...

Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, Volkswagen and Audi; when we think of these cars, we tend to think about Germany. Though it is known for it's engineering and being one of the leading motor sports countries in the entire world, Germany has much more to offer. In the past Germany was a country that faced...

Germany's Surrender in WWI Germany both at home and working in the army were spiralling down hill fast, even though the government was hiding the worst of the war under its belt. The German people had suffered immensely throughout the war because of the British blockade. Food riots had broke...

Germany's invasion of France via Belgium was the initial act of war that brought about the commencement of war. However, is it fair to say that it was Germany and Germany alone who acted to bring about this first step? I would argue that a series of events led to the German ...

World War I ended on November 11, 1918, and the Treaty of Versailles was written soon after. The Treaty of Versailles, often known as the Peace Treaty, marked the beginning of a great period of poverty in Germany. The diplomats attending the Versailles Peace Conference intended to draft a general pe...