History Blog June Archive

Industrialization in Tsarist Russia

06/17/09 10:26

Before Russia even turned into what is now the Soviet Empire, Russia had been ruled by an ancient autocratic system that was then ruled by the Tsar. However, by the time Alexander III was crowned Tsar, Russia's power had been already substantially reduced. It was evident then that only industrialization could save the empire from stagnation.

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65 years after D-Day

Last June 6, was the 65th anniversary when couragous souldiers have arrived on fifty-mile stretch of beach along the Normandy coast where men and women have arrived with a mission to eliminate the 4-year Nazi dominaition over Western Europe.

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The Great Escape Through Tunnel Harry

It took 90 double bunk beds, 635 mattresses, 1219 knives, and fairly a lot more. It took this much to engineer the greatest POW escape plan during the World War II, "Tunnel Harry," which can be found in the Nazi POW Camp Stalag Luft III.

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Counterintelligence in the Cold War

One thing that characterized the Cold War is the intensive use of intelligence agencies to gather information from the other side. US and Soviet forces not only used their own intelligence units, but got help from their allies as well.

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Bismarck in the Unification of Germany

Herr Otto Von Bismarck's unique personality and iron image have been the primary factor in the unification of Germany.

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A Wrong Apology Made By Obama?

Thre have been a new topic for the bloggers to deal with after United States President Barack Obama were charged for wrongly apologizing for American arrogance in his recent visit in the diplomatic tour of Europe.

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