#world-war-ii

The leader of France during World War II was Philippe Pétain. He was appointed Prime Minister of France in June 1940, following the German invasion...    Read more

Pierre Laval was the French prime minister who led the Vichy government during World War II. Laval, a prominent politician in the interwar period,...    Read more

The French Resistance played a crucial role in the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Although their activities were initially small scale and...    Read more

The Holocaust was a dark and tragic period in human history that took place during World War II, resulting in the systematic persecution and murder...    Read more

The Battle of Stalingrad was a significant turning point in World War II, marking the first major defeat of Nazi Germany and a major victory for the...    Read more

Canada played a significant role in both World War I and World War II, making important contributions to the war effort and playing a key role in the...    Read more

The United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, during the final stages...    Read more

The aftermath of World War II marked a significant shift in the French colonial empire. As France struggled to rebuild after the war, it faced...    Read more

The Vichy regime was a government in France that was established during World War II, after France was invaded by Nazi Germany in 1940. The regime...    Read more

The UK's participation in World War II was a defining moment in its history and had a profound impact on its political and economic policies in the...    Read more