What Was The Holocaust? - Holocaust History | IWM - Imperial …
WEBThe Nazi plan for extermination. The Holocaust • The Holocaust was the genocide of European Jews during World War II. Between 1941 and 1945, Nazi Germany and its collaborators systematically murdered some six million Jews across German-occupied Europe, around two-thirds of Europe's Jewish population. Watch on. View video transcript.
What Were the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks? | Imperial War Museums
WEBThe broader impact of 9/11 meant that the perceived threat of international terrorism dominated governments and their foreign policies. Two years after 9/11 a decision was made to invade Iraq. The Bush administration claimed that Iraq’s ruler, Saddam Hussein, was developing weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that …
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WEBSep 29, 2024 · Donate Now. Make a donation to IWM and help us to tell the stories of those affected by conflict, launch our ground-breaking exhibitions and deliver our world-class learning programmes. Imperial War Museums explores conflict from WW1 to the present day. Visit one of our five sites or explore our archives to discover real stories of modern war.
The Causes Of The First World War - Imperial War Museums
WEBBy the summer of 1914, Europe was in a crisis. Just weeks before Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, had been assassinated in Sarajevo by a Serbian-backed terrorist. Now just a few weeks later, the continent's largest armies were mobilizing against each other with new nations joining the fight seemingly every week.
Visit Churchill War Rooms - Plan Your Visit - Imperial War Museums
WEBThis year, join IWM in marking the 150th anniversary since Sir Winston Churchill’s birth. Mark the occasion with tours, special events, afternoon teas and a screening of The Darkest Hour at Churchill War Rooms. At IWM London, a new exhibition, Churchill in Cartoons, will offer visitors a snapshot of Churchill’s representation in cartoons through a unique display of 24 original framed ...
What You Need To Know About The Gallipoli Campaign
WEBThe Gallipoli Campaign. At dawn on 25 April 1915, Allied troops landed on the Gallipoli peninsula in Ottoman Turkey. The Gallipoli campaign was the land-based element of a strategy intended to allow Allied ships to pass through the Dardanelles, capture Constantinople (now Istanbul) and ultimately knock Ottoman Turkey out …
Why We Wear Poppies On Remembrance Day - Imperial War …
WEBIt is strongly linked with Armistice Day (11 November), but the poppy's origin as a popular symbol of remembrance lies in the landscapes of the First World War. Poppies were a common sight, especially on the Western Front. They flourished in the soil churned up by the fighting and shelling. The flower provided Canadian doctor John McCrae with ...
Churchill War Rooms: Book Tickets Online - IWM
WEBOpen daily 9:30am to 6pm, last entry at 5pm. Members enjoy free admission -why not join today?. We recommend booking in advance for Churchill War Rooms to minimise wait time. However, tickets are also available on the day.
Blitzkrieg Explained - Lightening War WW2 - Imperial War Museums
WEBThe main principle of Blitzkrieg is to win by not fighting. That's John Delaney, head of the Second World War team at Imperial War Museums. Now what he said might sound impossible, but in practice it was very effective. You identify the weak point in the enemy's line, break through, and cause disruption in the enemy's rear areas.
What Was the Battle of the Somme? - Imperial War Museums
WEBThe Battle of the Somme (1 July - 18 November 1916) was a joint operation between British and French forces intended to achieve a decisive victory over the Germans on the Western Front. For many in Britain, the resulting battle remains the most painful and infamous episode of the First World War.