Guerilla warfare in the Irish Civil War

Guerilla warfare in the Irish Civil War

Guerilla warfare became the defining characteristic of the Irish Civil War (1922–1923) because it was the only viable strategy left for the Anti-Treaty IRA (the “Irregulars”) after they lost control of Ireland’s major cities. While the conflict began...
Impact of Versailles on German Borders

Impact of Versailles on German Borders

Here is an overview of how Germany’s borders changed after World War I, designed to be clear and understandable for a Year 9/10 (14-year-old) history student. The Big Picture – Treaty of Versailles (1919) After losing World War I, Germany was forced to...
Remilitarisation of the Rhineland

Remilitarisation of the Rhineland

On March 7, 1936, German troops marched into the Rhineland, a region of Germany that had been demilitarized after World War I. This was a pivotal moment in the lead-up to World War II. Here is an analysis of why this happened and the consequences that followed. Why...