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 »
During World War II, Nazis plundered gold from occupied countries, hiding it in caves and mines. Will modern treasure hunters finally locate the legendary Reichsbank treasure?
The Russian Army repelling Hitler's forces put an end to the bloodiest battle in history. The German surrender came on February 2, 1943. Over 91,000 Axis soldiers were taken prisoner by Russian forces. Learn about it and other World War II events of this period.
The advent of trench warfare and air raids made World War II incredibly bloody. Combatant and civilian casualties amounted to nearly 50 million.
