Who Was Simo Häyhä, The Deadliest Sniper in History? | HistoryExtra
WEBJun 24, 2020 · The world’s deadliest sniper: Simo Häyhä. With at least 505 confirmed kills during the Winter War of 1939–40 between Finland and the Soviet Union, Simo Häyhä (1905–2002) has been labelled the deadliest sniper in history. Here, Tapio Saarelainen shares the story of the Finnish sniper and how he achieved his nickname 'White Death'...
Who Are The Illuminati? How To Join, All-Seeing Eye ... - HistoryExtra
WEBJun 4, 2021 · By 1782, the Illuminati had grown to around 600 members – these included German nobles such as Baron Adolph von Knigge who, as a former Freemason, helped shape the group’s organisation and expansion. Initially, Weishaupt’s students were the only members, but soon, doctors, lawyers and intellectuals joined. There were between 2,000 …
Fall of Rome: How, When And Why Did The Roman Empire …
WEBAug 13, 2020 · The fall of the Roman empire is one of the most debated questions among historians of the ancient world. Its collapse has been blamed on a number of different reasons, but even the exact date of its end is still questioned. Some historians give AD 476 as the date the empire ended. Other historians say that the Roman empire never …
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WEBLate-medieval England – HistoryExtra Academy. In this four-week course, you’ll discover everything you need to know about England in the late Middle Ages, guided by Dr Hannah Skoda, associate professor of medieval history at …
How & When Did WW2 Officially End? - HistoryExtra
WEBWhile 2 September 1945 is generally recognised as the final, official end of the Second World War, in many parts of the world fighting continued long beyond that date. And, given the vast scale of the war, which involved troops from every part of the world, it did not simultaneously come to an end everywhere. Instead, it ended in stages. Historian Keith …
Adolf Hitler: Biography, Facts, Rise To Power & Photos - HistoryExtra
WEBFeb 5, 2021 · Adolf Hitler is one of the most well-known – and despised – figures in history. He was the chief architect of the Second World War, following his rise to power as the leader of the Nazi Party in the 1920s. His anti-Semitic policies lead to the deaths of more than six million Jews during the Holocaust, cementing his reputation as one of the most …
Everything You Need To Know About The Anglo-Saxons
WEBApr 26, 2020 · An Anglo-Saxon king was finally buried in 1984. In July 975 the eldest son of King Edgar, Edward, was crowned king. Edgar had been England’s most powerful king yet (by now the country was unified), and had enjoyed a comparatively peaceful reign. Edward, however, was only 15 and was hot-tempered and ungovernable.
Which Countries Fought in World War I? | HistoryExtra
WEBMar 5, 2019 · The war quickly involved countries not part of the Triple Entente, so the opposing side was known as the Allies: Serbia, Russia, France and its Empire, Belgium, Montenegro and Britain and its Empire, including self-governing colonies like Canada and Australia. Italy changed sides and joined the Allies in 1915.
WW2 Dates & Timeline: 20 Important Milestones | HistoryExtra
WEBMay 17, 2022 · WW2 timeline: 20 important dates and milestones you need to know. Lasting six years and one day, the Second World War started on 1 September 1939 with Hitler's invasion of Poland and ended with the Japanese surrender on 2 September 1945. Here, we trace the timeline of a conflict that engulfed the world, with expert insight from …
Cleopatra Facts: Her Life, Loves & Children, Plus 6 ... - HistoryExtra
WEBMay 10, 2023 · Cleopatra VII: a biography. Born: c69 BC Died: 30 BC Reigned: She assumed control of Egypt in 51 BC after the death of her father, Ptolemy XII, intially co-ruling with her brother XIII. Her reign ended with her death in 30 BC. Known for: Being the last pharaoh of Egypt, being a fabled beauty, her love affairs with Julius Caesar and …