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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.
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HISTORY OF WORLD WARS
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In the early hours of Friday, September 1, 1939, German armies stormed across the Polish frontier -- without a declaration of war. War would soon follow, however. More »
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.
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.
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.
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