The Vietnam War was a long-term conflict between the North Vietnamese communist government and South Vietnam and its main ally, the United States. The conflict escalated because it coincided with the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. More than 3 million people (including more than 58,000 Americans) died in the VietnamContinue reading “Background of the Vietnam War”
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Tragic Fate of Prostitutes in the Japanese Period
Jugun Ianfu was an entertainer who accompanied the Japanese army during the war period. As the name implies, since the years 1942-1945 or the Asia Pacific War period they were required to meet the biological needs of Japanese military troops in a rough, inhumane, and in large numbers. The Ianfu Jugun actually understood that theyContinue reading “Tragic Fate of Prostitutes in the Japanese Period”
Aztecs in Mexico
Almost simultaneously in the 15th century CE, Latin American and Andean communities each united politically in an empire that covered most of the region. In each region, the establishment of the kingdom was carried out by a new community, from which this new community expanded its political dominion. One of these new communities is theContinue reading “Aztecs in Mexico”
United States Mexico War
The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) became the first armed conflict in the United States that took place abroad. As for Mexico, the war was a major disaster. In the war, America faced Mexico which was politically divided and militarily unprepared to face US expansionist policies. At that time US President James K. Polk, believed the UnitedContinue reading “United States Mexico War”
Che Guevara Against Imperialism in Latin America
Argentine-born revolutionary Ernesto Che Guevara is famous throughout the world for his commitment to defending international social justice during the mid-20th century. Although he was hated and loved for his guerrilla warfare tactics he advocated in Cuba, Congo and Bolivia, his writings continued to offer insights on world history from an internationalist perspective. People identifyContinue reading “Che Guevara Against Imperialism in Latin America”
Fighting Stigma
Humans indeed have long entered modern mada. Various advances also occur in every line of life. However, not all humans can enjoy this progress. Many minority groups who until now still have difficulty enjoying independence as a whole human being. One of the minority groups is the disabled group. As the largest minority, the diffableContinue reading “Fighting Stigma”
Korean War
The Korean War was the first major conflict that occurred during the Cold War. The conflict between North and South Korea took place between June 1950 and July 27, 1953. The war known as the forgotten war claimed millions of lives. All of Korea embraced a terrible destruction and took decades to recover. Historical BackgroundContinue reading “Korean War”
Russian Japanese War
Japan’s Russian War is a military conflict between Japan and Russia in the Far East. This conflict caused Russia to abandon its expansionary policy in the region and Japan became the first Asian power in modern times to defeat European power. Background of the Japanese Russian War At the beginning of the 20th century, RussiaContinue reading “Russian Japanese War”
Cursed Crusaders Fear Saladin
The story of Saladin Al-Ayyub or Saladin is often tinged with flattery. But there is another side to the cruelty of the commander in the Second Volume Crusade which made him very feared. “Joseph, pack your things! We will leave! “ It was December 1168. More than twenty years before the Second Crusade broke outContinue reading “Cursed Crusaders Fear Saladin”
The Cruelty of Crazy French Colonialism
Not only Britain, Spain or the Netherlands are famous for their colonialism. France, too. In fact, this not-so-big country almost controlled around 7 percent of the world. A crazy achievement, although to get it France must do a lot of heinous actions. Yes, just like the Dutch or other invaders, France is also known forContinue reading “The Cruelty of Crazy French Colonialism”
World Heroine 