Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Climate: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Climate - Precipitation
During summer, regions of Mediterranean climate are dominated by the subtropical high pressure, and are thus equivalent to deserts from t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Climate: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Climate - Cause
In most places with Mediterranean climates, rainfall results almost entirely from the procession of the westerly zone of frontal storms d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Basin: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Basin - Geography
The Mediterranean basin covers portions of three continents, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Europe lies to the north, and three large peninsul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hms Ramillies 07: Encyclopedia Ii - Hms Ramillies 07 - Mediterranean
After the entrance of Italy into the war in June 1940, Ramillies served in the Mediterranean. Along with HMS Royal Sovereign she escorted...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Mediterranean Fleet: Encyclopedia - British Mediterranean Fleet
The Mediterranean Fleet was part of the Royal Navy. The Fleet was one of the most prestigious commands in the navy for the majority of it...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atlantis: Encyclopedia - Atlantis
The "Lost city" of Atlantis was an ancient mythical island, whose existence and location have never been confirmed. The first references ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crusader States: Encyclopedia - Crusader States
The Crusader states were the feudal territories created by Catholic Western Europeans during Holy Wars, called crusades because they carr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Woodland: Encyclopedia - Woodland
Biologically, a woodland is differentiated from a forest. In these terms, a forest has a largely-closed canopy -- in other words, the bra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Sea: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Sea - Geography
The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Strait of Gibraltar on the west and to the Sea of Marmara and Black Sea, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of The Mediterranean: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of The Mediterranean - Crete
Main article: Battle of Crete The evacuation of Allied land forces after their defeat by German paratroops in the Battle of Crete during ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Basin: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Basin - Origins
The Mediterranean Basin was shaped by the ancient collision of the northward-moving African-Arabian continent with the stable Eurasian co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Sea: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Sea - Ecology
As a result of the drying of the sea during the Messinian Salinity Crisis, the marine biota of the Mediterranean are derived primarily fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Basin: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Basin - History
Neanderthals inhabited western Asia and the non-glaciated portions of Europe starting about 230,000 years ago. Modern humans moved into w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Sea: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Sea - Geology
The geology of the Mediterranean is complex, involving the break-up and then collision of the African and Eurasian plates, and the Messin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Sea: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Sea - Name
The term Mediterranean derives from the Latin mediterraneus, 'inland' (medius, 'middle' + terra, 'land, earth'), in Greek "mesogeios". Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Sea: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Sea - Subdivisions
The Mediterranean Sea is sub-divided into a number of smaller seas, each with their own designation (from west to east): the Alboran Sea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Basin: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Basin - Flora And Fauna
The Mediterranean Basin is the largest of the world's five Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and shrub regions. It is home to a number of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of The Mediterranean: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of The Mediterranean - Battle Of Taranto
Main article: Battle of Taranto To reduce the threat posed by the Italian fleet based in the port of Taranto to convoys sailing from Alex...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of The Mediterranean: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of The Mediterranean - The Battle Of Matapan
Main article: Battle of Cape Matapan The Battle of Cape Matapan was a decisive Allied victory, fought off the coast of the Peloponnese in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Games: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Games - Participating Countries
At present 21 countries participate in the games: Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia Asia: Lebanon, Syria Europe: Alban...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Games: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Games - List Of Sports
24 sports make up the programme of the games in 2005: Aquatics (Swimming, Waterpolo), Archery, Athletics, Basketball, Bowls, Boxing, Cano...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Race: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Race - Racial Theories
By the late nineteenth century, in Germany, Britain and the USA it was common for white supremacists to promote the merits of the blond, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maritime Archaeology: Encyclopedia Ii - Maritime Archaeology - Mediterranean Area
In the Mediterranean area, maritime archaeology mainly deals with the innumerable retrievals of ancient ages, especially regarding the Ro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Familial Mediterranean Fever: Encyclopedia Ii - Familial Mediterranean Fever - Diagnosis
The diagnosis is clinically made on the basis of the history of typical attacks, especially in patients from the ethnic groups in which F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Familial Mediterranean Fever: Encyclopedia Ii - Familial Mediterranean Fever - Treatment
Attacks are self-limiting, and require analgesia and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as diclofenac). Since the 1970s, colchic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Mediterranean Region: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Mediterranean Region - Ancient
Two of the first human civilizations began in the Mediterranean area. The Nile River valley was unified under the Pharaohs in the fourth ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Shipping Company S.a.: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Shipping Company S.a. - History
MSC was founded in 1970 as a private company by Captain Gianluigi Aponte when he bought his first ship. The Sorrento shipowner then trade...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dwarf Elephant: Encyclopedia Ii - Dwarf Elephant - Mediterranean Islands
Dwarf elephants were once part of the Pleistocene fauna of several Mediterranean islands. Mediterranean dwarf elephants have generally be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Mediterranean Airways: Encyclopedia Ii - British Mediterranean Airways - History
British Mediterranean Airways was established in 1994 by a group of private investors and began operations on 28 October that year with a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Mediterranean Region: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Mediterranean Region - Classical
The two most notable of these were the Greek city states and the Phoenicians. The Greeks expanded throughout the Black Sea and south thro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Games: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Games - Host Cities
All of the host cities to date have been situated on the Mediterranean coast. No inland city has ever hosted the games. 1951: Alexandria...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Familial Mediterranean Fever: Encyclopedia Ii - Familial Mediterranean Fever - Disease Mechanism
Familial Mediterranean fever - Pathophysiology. Virtually all cases are due to a mutation in the MEFV gene, which codes for a protein c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Forests Woodlands And Shrub: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Forests Woodlands And Shrub - External Link
Mediterranean forests, woodlands and scrub (World Wildlife Fund) ... See also:Mediterranean forests woodlands and shrub, Mediterranean...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Familial Mediterranean Fever: Encyclopedia Ii - Familial Mediterranean Fever - Clinical Symptoms
Familial Mediterranean fever - Attacks. There are seven types of attacks. 90% of all patients have their first attack before they are 2...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Mediterranean Region: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Mediterranean Region - Middle Ages
Another power was rising in the east, that of Islam, whilst Byzantine and Persia were both weakened by centuries of stalemate warfare. In...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Theater Of Operations: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Theater Of Operations - Command Structure
The operational command of the MTO was a combined U.S.-British operational command called Allied Forces Headquarters AFHQ, which planned ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii - Naval Campaigns
Unlike the Battle of the Atlantic which was a battle for strategic naval domination of the Atlantic, the Battle of the Mediterranean was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii - Command Structures
Mediterranean Theatre of World War II - Allies. main article Middle East Command main article Allied Forces Headquarters Allied F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii - Italian Campaign
Following the Allied victory in North Africa an Allied invasion (codenamed Operation Husky) of Sicily began on July 10, 1943 with both am...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii - Immediate Post-war Conflict
At the end of World War II, on May 1, 1945, the troops of Yugoslav 4th Army together with the Slovenian 9th Corpus NLA occupied the town ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii - Balkans And Greek Islands Campaign
The Italians attacked Greece from Albania in late 1940. Not only did the Greeks stop the attack, they forced the Italians back. Eventuall...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Third Country Relationships With The Eu: Encyclopedia Ii - Third Country Relationships With The Eu - The Euro-mediterranean Partnership
Main article: Barcelona Process, Euro-Mediterranean free trade area The Euro-Mediterranean Partnership or Barcelona Process is a wide fra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii - Syria And Lebanon Campaign
In 1941, a Luftwaffe aircraft was shot down over Iraq during the advance on Baghdad in the Anglo-Iraqi War. Since the nearest Axis bases ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Theatre Of World War Ii - North African Campaign
Initially the Commonwealth forces, under General Archibald Wavell, fought a successful campaign in the desert west of Egypt. While the fi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Normans: Encyclopedia Ii - Normans - The Normans In Italy Sicily And The Mediterranean
See also Kingdom of Sicily Opportunistic bands of Normans successfully established a foothold far to the south of Normandy. Groups settle...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Felice Beato: Encyclopedia Ii - Felice Beato - Mediterranean The Crimea And India
Little is certain regarding Felice Beato's early development as a photographer, though it is known that he bought his first and only lens...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sidney Smith Admiral: Encyclopedia Ii - Sidney Smith Admiral - Service In The Mediterranean
Following Nelson's overwhelming victory at Battle of the Nile, Smith was sent to the Mediterranean as captain of Tigre, a captured 80 gun...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Fruits: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Fruits - Mediterranean And Subtropical Fruits
Fruits in this category are not hardy to extreme cold, as the preceding temperate fruits are, yet tolerate some frost and may have a mode...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mediterranean Forests Woodlands And Shrub: Encyclopedia Ii - Mediterranean Forests Woodlands And Shrub - Mediterranean Forests Woodlands And Shrub Ecoregions
Coolgardie woodlands (Australia) Esperance mallee (Australia) Eyre and York mallee (Australia) Jarrah-Karri forest and shrublands (Austra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - First Battle Of The Atlantic: Encyclopedia Ii - First Battle Of The Atlantic - U-boats In The Mediterranean
With the suspension of unrestricted submarine warfare, U-boat activities around the British Isles declined to routine minelaying at the m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sidney Smith Admiral: Encyclopedia Ii - Sidney Smith Admiral - Further Service In The Mediterranean
In November 1805, Smith was promoted to Rear Admiral, he was again sent to the Mediterranean under the command of Collingwood who had bec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hms Warspite 1913: Encyclopedia Ii - Hms Warspite 1913 - Return To The Mediterranean
In June 1943, Warspite joined Force H, based in Gibraltar, and took part in Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily, in July, along with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Naval Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Naval Warfare - Oarsmen Of The Mediterranean Sea
The first dateable recorded sea battle occurred about 1210 BC: Suppiluliumas II, king of the Hittites, defeated a fleet from Cyprus, and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Rivers Of Europe: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Rivers Of Europe - Mediterranean Sea
List of rivers of Europe - Western Mediterranean. This section includes the Ligurian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The rivers are sorted ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Military History Of Italy During World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - Military History Of Italy During World War Ii - The Naval War In The Mediterranean
The Regia Marina (Italian Navy) could not match the overall strength of the Royal Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, and wisely declined to e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Systems Of Measurement: Encyclopedia Ii - Systems Of Measurement - Historical Mediterranean And European Systems Of Measurement
Prior to the global adoption of the metric system many different systems of measurement had been in use. Many of these were related to so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - European Theatre Of World War Ii - The Mediterranean And Balkans
Main articles: Mediterranean Theatre of World War II, Balkans Campaign Italy had invaded Albania on April 7, 1939 and had officially anne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Euro-mediterranean Free Trade Area: Encyclopedia Ii - Euro-mediterranean Free Trade Area - Fta Progress
1 So far are concluded FTAs with Kuwait and Bahrain. ██ instrument and year of entry into force ██ instrument and year ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Folk-rock: Encyclopedia Ii - Folk-rock - Elsewhere In Europe And The Mediterranean
In Romania Transsylvania Phoenix (known in Romania simply as Phoenix), founded in 1962, introduced significant folk elements into their r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atlantis: Encyclopedia Ii - Atlantis - Location Hypotheses
Atlantis - The Mediterranean. Since Donnelly's day, there have been dozens—perhaps hundreds—of locations proposed for Atlantis. Som...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Greek Dark Ages: Encyclopedia Ii - Greek Dark Ages - The Rise Of A New Writing System
The use of the syllabary system of the Minoans, the so-called Linear scripts, fell into sharp decline in favour of a new alphabet system,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of West Eurasia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of West Eurasia - Roman Dominance
Magnesia secured Roman dominance in the Mediterranean region. The destruction of Carthage and Corinth in 146 BCE merely confirmed this. D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transportation In Israel: Encyclopedia Ii - Transportation In Israel - Ports And Harbors
Transportation in Israel - Mediterranean Sea. Ashdod Ashkelon Hadera Haifa Herzliyya Tel Aviv-Yafo Transportation in Israel - Red Se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sidney Smith Admiral: Encyclopedia Ii - Sidney Smith Admiral - Service In The French Revolutionary Wars
In 1792, Smith's younger brother, John Spencer Smith, was appointed to the British embassy to the Ottoman court in Istanbul. Smith obtain...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atlantis: Encyclopedia Ii - Atlantis - Origin
Atlantis - Plato. Plato's accounts of Atlantis are in his works Timaeus and Critias; these are the earliest known references to the myt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hms Warspite 1913: Encyclopedia Ii - Hms Warspite 1913 - Peace Shattered
In June 1939, Vice Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham replaced the previous Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet. On 3 September that...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atlantis: Encyclopedia Ii - Atlantis - Modern Interest
Atlantis - Nineteenth century. With rare exceptions, such as Francis Bacon's book The New Atlantis, interest in Atlantis mostly languis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Latin-celt: Encyclopedia Ii - Latin-celt - Significance Of The Term
The terms Latin-celt and Franco-celt are fairly recent, but explain the relatively common occurance of black colored hair amongst many Ce...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Slavery: Encyclopedia Ii - Slavery - History
Slavery - Europe and the Mediterranean. See also: Slavery in the ancient Mediterranean; Slavery in Abrahamic religions. Slavery in the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Latin-celt: Encyclopedia Ii - Latin-celt - Origins And Background
Latin-celt - Celts. The term Celts (pronounced "kelts")[1] refers to any of a number of ancient peoples in Europe using the Celtic lang...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Algeria: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Algeria - Ports And Harbors
Transport in Algeria - Mediterranean Sea. Algiers, Annaba, Arzew, Bejaia, Beni Saf, Dellys, Djendjene, Ghazaouvet, Jijel, Mostaganem, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Types Of Swords: Encyclopedia Ii - Types Of Swords - Sword Types Sorted By Countries Of Origin
Types of swords - Africa. Flyssa Kaskara Shotel Takouba Types of swords - Mediterranean. Gladius Kopis Khopesh Makhaira (μάχαÎ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hms Warspite 1913: Encyclopedia Ii - Hms Warspite 1913 - Inter-war
In 1919, Warspite joined the 2nd Battle Squadron, part of the newly formed Atlantic Fleet. She would spend much of her time in the Medite...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eu-turkey Customs Union: Encyclopedia Ii - Eu-turkey Customs Union - Full European Union Membership
Turkey has been an associate member of the European Community (EC) since 1963, and it has always been Turkey's desire to become a full me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crusader States: Encyclopedia Ii - Crusader States - Facing Islam
While the Reconquista, the centuries long fight to reconquer the Iberian peninsula on the Arabo-Barbaresque Moors (who called it al-Andal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hms Warspite 1913: Encyclopedia Ii - Hms Warspite 1913 - Indian Ocean
In 1941, Warspite departed Alexandria, and began her journey to the USA, where she would be repaired at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Breme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transportation In Turkey: Encyclopedia Ii - Transportation In Turkey - Ports And Harbors
Transportation in Turkey - Black Sea. Hopa Samsun Trabzon Zonguldak Transportation in Turkey - Aegean Sea. Izmir Transportation ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hms Warspite 1913: Encyclopedia Ii - Hms Warspite 1913 - Jutland
In 1916, Warspite, and the rest of the 5th Battle Squadron, were temporarily transferred to David Beatty's Battlecruiser Force. On 31 May...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transportation In Morocco: Encyclopedia Ii - Transportation In Morocco - Ports And Harbors
Transportation in Morocco - Mediterranean Sea. also Spanish-controlled Ceuta and Melilla Transportation in Morocco - Atlantic Ocean...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Geography Of Turkey: Encyclopedia Ii - Geography Of Turkey - Regions
Distinct contrasts between the interior and periphery of Turkey are manifested in its landform regions, climate, soils, and vegetation. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Systems Of Measurement: Encyclopedia Ii - Systems Of Measurement - Historical Systems Of Measurement
Prior to the global adoption of the metric system many different systems of measurement had been in use. Many of these were related to so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transportation In Egypt: Encyclopedia Ii - Transportation In Egypt - Ports And Harbors
http://www.emdb.gov.eg/english_v/ports_e/index_ports_e.htm Transportation in Egypt - Mediterranean Sea. Alexandria Port - Port Authori...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hms Warspite 1913: Encyclopedia Ii - Hms Warspite 1913 - Armistice
Upon the completion of those repairs, Warspite rejoined the 5th Battle Squadron. Further misfortune soon struck, when she collided once m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crusader States: Encyclopedia Ii - Crusader States - Facing Islam
While the Reconquista, the centuries long fight to reconquer the Iberian peninsula on the Arabo-Barbaresque Moors (who called it al-Andal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hms Warspite 1913: Encyclopedia Ii - Hms Warspite 1913 - The Last Duties
On 6 June 1944, Warspite took part in the Normandy Landings as part of the Eastern Task Force, firing on German positions to cover the la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - European Theatre Of World War Ii - The Allies' Invasion Of Italy
Successes in the North African desert left the Allies in complete control of the Mediterranean's southern shore and using this as a sprin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Catalonia Historic Territory: Encyclopedia Ii - Catalonia Historic Territory - History Of Catalonia
Main article: History of Catalonia Catalonia historic territory - Development of Catalonia as part of the Crown of Aragon into a Mediter...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Felice Beato: Encyclopedia Ii - Felice Beato - China
In 1860 Felice Beato left the partnership of "Robertson & Beato", though Robertson retained use of the name until 1867. Beato was sen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hms Ramillies 07: Encyclopedia Ii - Hms Ramillies 07 - Early Days
Ramillies joined the 1st Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet in May, 1917. In the disturbances between Turkey and Britain in 1920, Ramilli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Felice Beato: Encyclopedia Ii - Felice Beato - Later Years
From 1884 to 1885 Beato was the official photographer of the expeditionary forces led by Baron (later Viscount) G.J. Wolseley to Khartoum...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Felice Beato: Encyclopedia Ii - Felice Beato - Origins And Identity
The origins and identity of Felice Beato have been problematic issues. He was a British subject, but was probably born in Venetian territ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Geography Of Turkey: Encyclopedia Ii - Geography Of Turkey - Climate
Turkey's diverse regions have different climates, with the weather system on the coasts contrasting with that prevailing in the interior....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transportation In Israel: Encyclopedia Ii - Transportation In Israel - Railways
See related article about Israel Railways. Transportation in Israel - Railway links with adjacent countries. Lebanon - defunct Syria -...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Geography Of Turkey: Encyclopedia Ii - Geography Of Turkey - Land Use
Land use: arable land: 32% permanent crops: 4% permanent pastures: 16% forests and woodland: 26% other: 22% (1993 est.) Irrigated land: 3...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Felice Beato: Encyclopedia Ii - Felice Beato - Japan
By 1863 Beato had moved to Yokohama, Japan, joining Charles Wirgman who had been there since 1861. The two formed and maintained a partne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - European Theatre Of World War Ii - The War In The Air
Prewar doctrine had held that waves of bombers hitting enemy cities would cause mass panic and the rapid collapse of the enemy. As a resu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Felice Beato: Encyclopedia Ii - Felice Beato - Beato And Photography
In the mid to late 19th century photography was often marked by the limitations of its technology, yet Felice Beato managed to successful...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - European Theatre Of World War Ii - Preceding Events
Main articles: Events preceding World War II in Europe, Causes of World War II After Germany was defeated in World War I, the Treaty of V...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - European Theatre Of World War Ii - Outbreak Of War In Europe
Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, the two most powerful dictatorships in Europe, were sworn enemies, but following the Munich Agreement,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Theatre Of World War Ii: Encyclopedia Ii - European Theatre Of World War Ii - Nightfall In Northern Europe
Several other countries, however, were drawn into the conflict at this time. By September 28, 1939, the three Baltic Republics felt they ...   » Read the article