Encyclopedia - 1939: Encyclopedia - 1939
1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). 1939 - Events. January 2 - End of term for Fran...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 - Events
1939 - January. January 2 - End of term for Frank Finley Merriam, 28th Governor of California. He is succeeded by Culbert Levy Olson. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 - Births
1939 - January. January 2 - Jim Bakker, American televangelist January 2 - John McBon, Argentianian Tv Star Ed the Repairman January 3...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cadillac Series 61: Encyclopedia Ii - Cadillac Series 61 - 1939
The Fisher-bodied Series 61 used a 126 in wheelbase. It was available as a club coupe or sedan. All Cadillacs shared the same 346
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Encyclopedia - Lincoln Continental: Encyclopedia Ii - Lincoln Continental - 1939
The first Lincoln Continental was developed initially as Edsel Ford's one-off personal vehicle, though it is believed he planned all alon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Paper Of 1939: Encyclopedia - White Paper Of 1939
The White Paper of 1939, also known as the MacDonald White Paper after Malcolm MacDonald, the British Colonial Secretary who presided ove...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 New York World's Fair: Encyclopedia - 1939 New York World's Fair
The 1939 New York World's Fair, located on the current site of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (also the location of the 1964 New York World...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 In Baseball: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 In Baseball - Champions
1939 in baseball - Major League Baseball. World Series: New York Yankees over Cincinnati Reds (4-0) All-Star Game, July 11 at Yankee S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 In Baseball: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 In Baseball - Births
1939 in baseball - January-June. January 14 - Sandy Valdespino January 29 - Bobby Bolin February 12 - Jerry Walker February 18 - Dal M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 In Film: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 In Film - Events
Movie historians and film buffs often look back on the year 1939 as "the greatest year in film history." Hollywood was at the height of i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 In Aviation: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 In Aviation - Events
January January 12 - the RAF Auxiliary Air Force Reserve is formed February February 9 - Alex Henshaw sets a new speed record for the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 In Rail Transport: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 In Rail Transport - Events
1939 in rail transport - January events. January - General Motors Electro-Motive Division introduces the EMD SW1. 1939 in rail trans...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 In South Africa - Events
1939 in South Africa - September. 5 September - Jan Smuts becomes the 4th Prime Minister of South Africa for the second time ... Se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Warsaw 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Warsaw 1939 - History
Siege of Warsaw 1939 - Air Defence. From the very first hours of World War II, Warsaw, the capital of Poland, was a target of an aerial...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 In Rail Transport: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 In Rail Transport - Births
1939 in rail transport - August births. August 2 - John W. Snow, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CSX Transportation, then Unit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 In Baseball: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 In Baseball - Major League Baseball Final Standings
1939 in baseball - American League final standings. 1939 in baseball - National League final standings. ... See also:1939 in baseba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blackmail 1939 Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Blackmail 1939 Film - Plot
Edward G. Robinson plays a very successful oil-field firefigher with a young family. All is going so well, he's even bought his own oil w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Warsaw 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Warsaw 1939 - Casualties
The Polish Army lost approximately 6 000 KIA and 16 000 WIA. After the capitulation approximately 5,000 officers and 97 000 soldiers and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Ship Launches In 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Ship Launches In 1939 - January
List of ship launches in 1939 - 7. Lützow (Germany): Admiral Hipper class heavy cruiser by Deschimag in Bremen, Germany List of shi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Warsaw 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Warsaw 1939 - Opposing Forces
... See also:Siege of Warsaw 1939, Siege of Warsaw 1939 - History, Siege of Warsaw 1939 - Air Defence, Siege of Warsaw 1939 - Eve of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Paper Of 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - White Paper Of 1939 - Pre White Paper Of 1939
Previous White Papers had stated that the 1917 Balfour Declaration was not a British endorsement of actual Jewish statehood in Palestine....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 In Aviation: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 In Aviation - First Flights
January January 27 - Lockheed XP-38 March March 31 - Miles Master production aircraft N 7408 April April 1 - Mitsubishi Zero May M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Paper Of 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - White Paper Of 1939 - White Paper Of 1939 Content
The White Paper of 1939 was published on May 17 1939, and its main points were: Section I. The Constitution: It stated that with over 45...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South American Championship 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - South American Championship 1939 - Matches
Each team played against each of the other teams. Two (2) points where awarded for a win, one (1) point for a draw and zero (0) points fo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Ship Launches In 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Ship Launches In 1939 - February
List of ship launches in 1939 - 19. Bismarck (Germany): Bismarck class battleship by Blohm & Voss at Hamburg, Germany ... See a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Ship Launches In 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Ship Launches In 1939 - July
List of ship launches in 1939 - 7. Black Swan (UK): Black Swan class sloop by Yarrow Shipbuilders at Glasgow, Scotland ... See also...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Religious Leaders In 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Religious Leaders In 1939 - Catholic
List of religious leaders in 1939 - Catholic not in communion with Rome. Polish National Catholic Church - First Prime Bishop Francisz...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Finnish Army 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Finnish Army 1939 - Order Of Battle
Army of the Isthmus (Kannaksen Armeija, KarA) under Lieutenant General Hugo Viktor Österman was located on the Karelian Isthmus. II Cor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - White Paper Of 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - White Paper Of 1939 - White Paper Of 1939 Reactions
The White Paper was passed in the House of Commons by 268 to 179 in favour. Many supporting the National Government were opposed to the p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Ship Launches In 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Ship Launches In 1939 - April
List of ship launches in 1939 - 1. Tirpitz (Germany): Bismarck class battleship List of ship launches in 1939 - 18. Flamingo (UK):...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hatch Act Of 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Hatch Act Of 1939 - Content
The original Act forbade intimidation or bribery of voters and restricted political campaign activities by federal employees. It prohibit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Lwów 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Lwów 1939 - First Clashes
On September 7, 1939, general WÅ‚adysÅ‚aw Langner started to organise the defence of the city. Initially the Polish forces were to defend...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 In Canadian Football: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 In Canadian Football - Regular Season
1939 in Canadian football - Final Regular Season Standings. Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PF = Points For, P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tanks 1919-1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Tanks 1919-1939 - Germany
Germany, constrained by the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, was not allowed to produce tanks of any kind and only a few armoured cars....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Religious Leaders In 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Religious Leaders In 1939 - Islam And Its Offshoots
List of religious leaders in 1939 - Ismaili. Nizari - Aga Khan III (1885-1957) Dawoodi Bohras - Syedna Taher Saifuddin (1915-1965) L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Army Order Of Battle In 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Army Order Of Battle In 1939 - Armies
Polish army order of battle in 1939 - Karpaty Army. Created on July 11, 1939 under mj. gen. Kazimierz Fabrycy. Armia Karpaty was create...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tanks 1919-1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Tanks 1919-1939 - France
The French used a very wide range of tanks, including many unique types. France was the second largest tank producer in the world, behind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tanks 1919-1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Tanks 1919-1939 - Japan
In 1925, the Japanese army decided to produce a tank to satisfy its own requirements. Before that year, all tanks in Japanese service had...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Wizard Of Oz 1939 Film: Encyclopedia Ii - The Wizard Of Oz 1939 Film - Plot
(Also including deleted scenes and other filming information.) These opening scenes were the last ones to be filmed. They were filmed fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Lwów 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Lwów 1939 - New Enemy
On September 17, 1939, the Soviet Union broke all pacts with Poland and joined Nazi Germany in its war against her. The forces of 6th Red...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939-40 Nhl Season: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939-40 Nhl Season - Regular Season
The first place Boston Bruins were once again led by their "Kraut Line", Milt Schmidt, Woody Dumart, and Bobby Bauer as they finished 1-2...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Kock 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Kock 1939 - Before The Battle
The Polish battle plan was disorganized, with no planned combat formations. The Wehrmacht destroyed the Polish reserve army (nicknamed "P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Changsha 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Changsha 1939 - Background And Strategy
The war had already reached a stalemate after only two years of fighting. In early September, Japanese General Toshizo Nishio of the "Jap...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Kock 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Kock 1939 - Battle Of Brześć And Kobryń
After breaking through the Polish lines in the Battle of Wizna, the German XIX Panzer Corps under Heinz Guderian started its fast advance...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hatch Act Of 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Hatch Act Of 1939 - Why It Was Introduced
The Hatch Act grew out of a general tradition of electoral reform. In essence, it finally did away with the last vestiges of patronage, a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hatch Act Of 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Hatch Act Of 1939 - Hostility To The Act
The Act was appealed to the Supreme Court in 1947 and 1974, both times claiming it was a violation of free speech, and both times it was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Lwów 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Lwów 1939 - Order Of Battle
The Polish defences were still not organised enough and consisted only of token forces. General Sikorski had approximately 11 infantry ba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Poland 1918–1939: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Poland 1918–1939 - Interwar Poland
PiÅ‚sudski's first task was to reunite the Polish regions that had assumed various economic and political identities since the partition ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Poland 1918–1939: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Poland 1918–1939 - Interwar Poland
PiÅ‚sudski's first task was to reunite the Polish regions that had assumed various economic and political identities since the partition ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Wizard Of Oz 1939 Film: Encyclopedia Ii - The Wizard Of Oz 1939 Film - History
L. Frank Baum (born Lyman Frank Baum on May 15, 1856, in Chittenango, New York) published his book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900. Ov...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dodge City 1939 Film: Encyclopedia Ii - Dodge City 1939 Film - Plot
The action of the film starts with Colonel Dodge arriving on the first train and subsequently opening the new railroad line that links Do...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Wizard Of Oz 1939 Film: Encyclopedia Ii - The Wizard Of Oz 1939 Film - Fame
The popularity of the film is primarily due to the large number of times it has been shown on television. The vast majority of people who...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Albania 1919-1939: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Albania 1919-1939 - Government And Politics
Albania's first political parties emerged only after World War I. Even more than in other parts of the Balkans, political parties were ev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Albania 1919-1939: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Albania 1919-1939 - Italian Occupation
As Germany annexed Austria and moved against Czechoslovakia, Italy saw itself becoming a second-rate member of the Axis. The imminent bir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tanks 1919-1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Tanks 1919-1939 - Soviet Union
The Soviet Union initially had only a mix of imports and a few domestic tanks developed from the FTs in the 1920s, but Stalin's enthusias...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939-40 Nhl Season: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939-40 Nhl Season - Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Boston Bruins were expected to make the Stanley Cup finals after a first overall finish during the regular season riding the shoulder...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Albania 1919-1939: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Albania 1919-1939 - Social And Economic Conditions
Extraordinarily undeveloped, the Albania that emerged after World War I was home to something less than a million people divided into thr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Albania 1919-1939: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Albania 1919-1939 - Italian Penetration
In return for aiding Zogu's invasion, Belgrade expected repayment in the form of territory and influence in Tiranë. It is certain that Z...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Albania 1919-1939: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Albania 1919-1939 - Zog's Kingdom
In 1928 Zogu secured the parliament's consent to its own dissolution. A new constituent assembly amended the constitution, making Albania...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 Long Beach Tropical Storm: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 Long Beach Tropical Storm - Impact
The storm dropped heavy rain on California, with 5.66 inches falling in Los Angeles and nearly a foot of rain occuring at Mount Wilson. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Poland 1939–1945: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Poland 1939–1945 - Dismemberment Of Poland
Under the terms of two decrees by Hitler (8 October and 12 October 1939), large areas of western Poland were annexed to Germany. These in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Poland 1939–1945: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Poland 1939–1945 - The General Government
The remaining block of territory was placed under a German administration called the General Government (in German Generalgouvernement fÃ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Poland 1939–1945: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Poland 1939–1945 - German And Soviet Invasion
The Polish armed forces resisted the German invasion, but their strategic position was hopeless since Poland was surrounded on three side...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tanks 1919-1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Tanks 1919-1939 - United Kingdom
Following the Great War, many experiments involving armoured vehicles were conducted in Great Britain. Particularly many advances were ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fall Weiss 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Fall Weiss 1939 - Plan Details
The plan called for start of hostilities before the declaration of war and to pursue the Blitzkrieg doctrine of lightning war. German uni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Poland 1939–1945: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Poland 1939–1945 - The Holocaust In Poland
Persecution of the Jews by the occupation government, particularly in the urban areas, began immediately after the occupation. In the fir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tanks 1919-1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Tanks 1919-1939 - United States
After World War I, the United States Tank Corps was reduced in size. The Defense Act of 1920 restricted tanks to infantry use only; as a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Poland 1939–1945: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Poland 1939–1945 - Governments In Exile
See also special article about Polish government in exile during Second World War. The Polish government re-assembled in Paris and formed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Poland 1939–1945: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Poland 1939–1945 - Resistance
Resistance to the German occupation began almost at once, although there is little terrain in Poland suitable for guerilla operations. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Poland 1939–1945: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Poland 1939–1945 - Aftermath Of The War
Hans Frank was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was one of the defendants at the Nuremberg Trials. During his trial he convert...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Air Force Order Of Battle In 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Air Force Order Of Battle In 1939 - Aircraft In Active Service In September 1939
Polish Air Force order of battle in 1939 - Combat aircraft. P.Z.L.P.7a P.Z.L.P.11 P.Z.L.P.24F.(one example) P.Z.L. P.50 JastrzÄ…b (pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Poland 1939–1945: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Poland 1939–1945 - Treatment Of The Poles
It was German policy that the (non-Jewish) Poles were to be reduced to the status of serfs, and eventually replaced by German colonists. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baseball Hall Of Fame Balloting 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Baseball Hall Of Fame Balloting 1939 - The Old-timers Committee
As the opening of the Hall approached, criticism mounted that no 19th century figures who were known primarily as players had yet been se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Army Order Of Battle In 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Army Order Of Battle In 1939 - Operational Groups
Polish army order of battle in 1939 - Wyszków Operational Group. Was one of the reserves of the northern front of Polish defences. It ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Navy Order Of Battle In 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Navy Order Of Battle In 1939 - War-time Organization
Prior to the outbreak of World War II, on July 10, 1939 the defence of the Polish Pomerania was reorganized into two separate commands un...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Armaments 1939-1945: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Armaments 1939-1945 - Light And Heavy Infantry Armaments
Polish armaments 1939-1945 - Anti-aircraft guns anti-tank guns and artillery pieces. M-14/19 10.0 cm Artillery Cannon vz 26 7.5 cm Art...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Albania 1919-1939: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Albania 1919-1939 - Albania's Re-emergence After World War I
Albania's political confusion continued in the wake of World War I. The country lacked a single recognized government, and Albanians fear...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Navy Order Of Battle In 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Navy Order Of Battle In 1939 - Riverine Flotillas
Main article: Riverine Flotilla of the Polish Navy During the Polish-Bolshevik War the Pinsk Marshes in modern Belarus proved to be al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Soviet Order Of Battle For Invasion Of Poland In 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Soviet Order Of Battle For Invasion Of Poland In 1939 - Byelorussian Front
The Soviet Byelorussian Front commanded four armies and was the northern of the two fronts invading. Soviet order of battle for invasion...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Armaments 1939-1945: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Armaments 1939-1945 - Aircraft
Polish armaments 1939-1945 - Oldest aircraft. SPAD XIII Fokker D.VII Oeffag D.III Ansaldo Balilla SPAD VII Albatros D.III Sopwith Dolp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939 Long Beach Tropical Storm: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 Long Beach Tropical Storm - Storm History
On September 15, a tropical depression formed off the coast of Panama. It quickly strengthened into a hurricane. It tracked northward, in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Poland 1939–1945: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Poland 1939–1945 - Yalta And The Soviet Occupation 1943–45
As the Soviets advanced through Poland in late 1944 the German administration collapsed. The Communist-controlled Committee of National L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wicked Witch Of The East: Encyclopedia Ii - Wicked Witch Of The East - The 1939 Movie
In the extremely popular 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz, The Wicked Witch of the East is not verifiably seen except for her stockinged feet...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - King George V Class Battleship 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - King George V Class Battleship 1939 - Armament
The King George V and the four other ships of the class as built carried 10 14-inch guns, in two four-gun turrets fore and aft and a sing...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zeppelin Mail: Encyclopedia Ii - Zeppelin Mail - Inter-war Period 1919 To 1939
In late 1919, LZ 120 Bodensee resumed flights and mail carriage, using postmarks much as before the war, until 1921 when it was given to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Soviet Order Of Battle For Invasion Of Poland In 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - Soviet Order Of Battle For Invasion Of Poland In 1939 - Ukrainian Front
The Soviet Ukrainian Front covered the southern portion of the invasion of Poland in 1939, and was comprised of three armies. Soviet ord...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polish Armaments 1939-1945: Encyclopedia Ii - Polish Armaments 1939-1945 - Tanks Armored Cars And Other Military Vehicles
Polish armaments 1939-1945 - Tankettes/Light Tanks. TK-1 TK-2 TK-3 TK wz.31 TKF TKW TKD TKS-B wz.39 TKS wz.33 French Renault FT-17 CWS...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avus: Encyclopedia Ii - Avus - History 1907-1939
The circuit through the Grunewald forest was devised by the Automobilclub von Deutschland (AvD), in 1907, as both a motor-sport venue and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lasalle: Encyclopedia Ii - Lasalle - 1939-1940
In its final years, the LaSalle once again became more Cadillac-like in its appearance and details. The narrow radiator grille opening wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dubarry Was A Lady: Encyclopedia Ii - Dubarry Was A Lady - 1939 Broadway Production
The show opened at the 46th Street Theatre on December 6 and ran for 408 performances. It was directed by Edgar MacGregor. DuBarry Was a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aviation History: Encyclopedia Ii - Aviation History - 1918 - 1939
The years between World War I and World War II saw a large advancement in aircraft technology. Airplanes evolved from being constructed o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Poland: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Poland - World War Ii In Poland 1939-1945
Main articles: History of Poland (1939-1945), Polish government in exile, Polish Secret State On August 23, 1939, Germany and the Soviet ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Racial Policy Of Nazi Germany: Encyclopedia Ii - Racial Policy Of Nazi Germany - 1933 To 1939
Nazi racial policy changed extensively in the years between 1933 and 1939. The Nazi Party became increasingly extreme in its treatment of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prometheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Prometheism - Fifth Period 1933-1939
The last, fifth period of prewar Polish Prometheism (1933-1939) was, in Charaszkiewicz's words, one of "seven lean years." A number of de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Muslim Brotherhood In Egypt: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Muslim Brotherhood In Egypt - 1939-1954
For details and sources, see the main History of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt (1939-1954) article. In response to intense pressure fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Poland: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Poland - Independence Regained 1918-1939
Main articles: History of Poland (1918-1939), Second Polish Republic The upcoming World War I and the political turbulence that was sweep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wicked Witch Of The West: Encyclopedia Ii - Wicked Witch Of The West - The 1939 Movie
In the classic movie The Wizard of Oz, the Wicked Witch, played by actress Margaret Hamilton, was tall, green-skinned, and dressed entire...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Glanbrook Township Ontario: Encyclopedia Ii - Glanbrook Township Ontario - History 1939-1974
During the Second World War, the Royal Canadian Air Force built an airfield in Glanford Township. It opened in 1940 to as part of the Bri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Military History Of Germany: Encyclopedia Ii - Military History Of Germany - The Second World War 1939-1945
In September 1939, Germany and the Soviet Union invaded Poland after German special forces staged 'border incidents'. The new German tact...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1939: Encyclopedia Ii - 1939 - Deaths
1939 - January-March. January 2 - Roman Dmowski, Polish politician (b. 1864) January 23 - Matthias Sindelar, Austrian footballer (b. 1...   » Read the article