World wars and conflicts have shaped the course of history as countries stuggle to maintain a balance of power. In this section topics such as the Korean War, Vietnam and both World Wars are explored.
The events leading up to the start of World War I depict a time in the history of the world where tensions between developing nations started to clash. This section contains information about the events leading up to the start of World War I. See more »
World War II was a dark period in the history of the world. This section covers topics about some of the many people and events that took place during the course of World War II. See more »
Some of the other conflicts the United States has been involved with include the Persian Gulf War in the early 1990s. Here, you can find information about the U.S. war with Iraq. See more »
Before the Red Terror or nuclear arms race, there was a philosopher named Karl Marx. How did one man's ideas lead to centuries of political and social unrest?
A few Nazi leaders escaped justice after World War II. Who are they, and how are people trying to bring them to justice more than 50 years later?
