The rise of Nazism in Germany during the 1930s led to a massive military buildup, defying the limitations imposed by the Treaty of Versailles, which by this time was little more than a formality, with few parties motivated to uphold it. Among the most rapidly expanding branches was the Luft...
However, on June 16, the government received a missive, the same as for Latvia, complaining of “provocations” of nationals against the Soviet army and asking for the establishment of a new government to fulfil the commitments of the treaty as well as reinforcement of the troops.Five days la...
The Treaty of Versailles aimed to prevent Germany from ever being an aggressor in Europe again. It placed the blame for the war completely on Germany and held her responsible for damage and losses suffered by all the Allied countries (except Russia). In addition, Germany lost large parts of ...
British and French continuing their appeasement policies and Italy and Japan supporting the Germans. Before the treaty between Germany and Lithuania was signed, German troops and ships had already entered the city and the Lithuanian troops and Lithuania’s only warship were forced to leave the city...
1960The struggle of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty/ The project of “double income” (Ikeda Cabinet) 1964Tokyo Olympic Games 1968GNP became the world’ssecond biggesteconomic power 1974Stable economic growth period started 1989A stock price reached the highest (¥38,915) in history ...
Why was Japan unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles? Why was World War II the deadliest war in history? Why were Germany, Italy, and Japan called the Axis Powers? Why were many Japanese leaders against unconditional surrender? Why did the British declare war on Germany?
According to paragraph 171 of the Treaty of Versailles from 1919, the German Army and German companies were forbidden to develop tanks. However, nine years after the treaty was signed,… Borgward Light Tank Most people are familiar, at least in general terms, with patents. They are a means ...
Who was the first prime minister of Japan? Who was involved in the Treaty of Nanking? Who united Japan after the Warring States Period? Who used the gunboat diplomacy in Japan? Who did Emperor Hirohito align himself with? Who ruled Japan after Toyotomi Hideyoshi?
[Japan's Surrender | Chiang Kaishek | Chongqing | CPC] Photo(s) dated 15 Aug 194518 Aug 1945 China In Chongqing, China, French and Chinese representatives signed a document that officially returned Kouang-Tchéou-Wan (Chinese: Guangzhouwan) back to China. This treaty port has been forcib...
Hong Kong was ceded to the United Kingdom as the result of the First Opium War per the Treaty of Nanjing. [Nanjing | CPC]13 Aug 1913 China Haiqi participated in the battle in Nanjing, China during the Second Chinese Revolution, flying the flag of the Beiyang Government. [Haiqi | Na...