European History
Nazi Pogroms against the Jews
Nazi pogroms were based on a broader notion of race—of cleansing the racial stock of the country. […]
European History
European History
The Nazi Crusade against Judeo-Bolshevism
After the successful invasion of Poland and other countries in Europe, the Nazis came up with a number of ideas to find a solution to the “Jewish Question”. […]
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Operation Barbarossa: The Eastern Theater of the War
The Germans enjoyed unparalleled success in the initial phase of Operation Barbarossa. The situation changed dramatically by the end of 1941 as the Russians launched a massive counterattack. […]
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Hitler’s Military Operations against the Nemeses
The British frustrated the German efforts during the Battle of Britain. Amidst this failure, Hitler turned his attention to his ideological nemesis, the Soviet Union. […]
European History
‘Blitzkrieg’: The End of Diplomacy
The city of Warsaw had been pounded from the air. Hitler’s blitzkrieg had set a new tone. It had sent a signal that this was to be a different sort of war than the First World War. […]
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Effects of Black Death in Russia
When the Black Death arrived in Russia, it took its toll just like everywhere else it had visited, but Russia was actually exposed to the plague twice. While the first onset of the Black Plague gave Russia a much-needed respite from the Mongol rule, the second wave crippled it. […]
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An Overview of the Black Death’s Journey through Europe
When the Black Death started spreading throughout Europe, it took a different path than expected, and it didn’t truly hit Russia until 1353. […]
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The Scandinavian Myths about the Black Death
There are several folklore and myths that are related to the plague that ravaged Scandinavia in the 1300s. However, these myths and legends varied from one country to another. In Norway and Sweden, the Black Death is described as a person or people, while in Denmark, it was described as the mist. […]
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How did the Trade Routes Spread the Plague in Scandinavia?
The main source of the plague in Scandinavia were the trade routes. Scandinavian countries depended largely on trade for their survival. Finally, in 1349, a ship carrying wool to Norway from London was responsible for bringing the plague to Scandinavia. […]
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How Did the Black Death Reach Scandinavia?
After ravaging several important European port cities, the Black Death finally made its way into Scandinavia in 1349 through an established trade route. […]