What Chinese planes were spotted in Taiwan? The planes included 12 Shenyang J-11 and six Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets, one CASC Rainbow CH-4 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), six Chengdu J-10 and 18 J-16 fighter jets, one Shaanxi Y-8 EW, one Y-8 ASW, one KJ-500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) plane, and one Guizhou WZ-7 …
WWI: British blockade of Germany (and neutrals)
How did the British navy blockade impact US neutrality? Neutral vessels were theoretically permitted to continue trading, but Britain progressively widened the definition of ‘contraband’ cargo and, from early 1915 began to seize all commodities bound for the Central Powers. This policy made for difficult relations with neutral countries, particularly the United States. How did …
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What did the average German citizen know about the war?
How do Germans learn about the war? In addition to photo and video documentaries, most schools organize mandatory school trips to holocaust memorials, usually former concentration camps. This does not only apply to history class. Students are also introduced to works of literature tackling the issue of Nazism and ethnic hate in Europe of the …
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Did the Germans rule England?
When did Germans rule England? About 300 years ago, on August 1, 1714 — the English Queen Anne died. As a result, the German Elector George Louis of Hanover was proclaimed king of Great Britain in absentia. Are the UK royal family German? The House of Windsor as we know it today began in 1917 …
What incentives were there for Soviet and Chinese politicians to try climb to the top when there was so much history of deposing their own?
Who did the USSR aid during the Chinese civil war? KMT–CCP, the Chinese Civil War and the establishment of diplomatic relations. In 1921, Soviet Russia began supporting the Kuomintang (KMT), and in 1923 the Comintern instructed the Communist Party of China (commonly abbreviated as CCP) to sign a military treaty with the KMT. Why were …
What were the incentives for joining the Roman army before the Marian reforms?
What was the Roman army before Marian reforms? From the founding of Rome, up until the reforms of Marius in 104 BC, the Roman military was a non professional army, made up of land owning citizens. The population was organized into five classes, with the Equestrian class forming the sixth class. What were the rewards …
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What did contemporary countries in Europe call the Ottoman Empire?
In Western Europe, the names Ottoman Empire, Turkish Empire and Turkey were often used interchangeably, with Turkey being increasingly favoured both in formal and informal situations. What did the Europeans call the Ottoman Empire? By the 19th century, the Ottoman Empire was derisively called the “sick man of Europe” for its dwindling territory, economic decline, …
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Why has English become the global language?
One of the main reasons behind this is that the English language has a comparatively simple grammar, as it has simpler plurals, a more straightforward verb conjugation, it is mostly gender-neutral, as well as other factors. The English vocabulary is also easy to pick up. This adds to its worldwide popularity. Why is English becoming …
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The speed of sea travel in the beginning of 19th century
How fast were ships in the 19th century? The hybrid Sirius, a sail-‐assisted steamer, which inaugurated the era of trans-‐Atlantic steam passenger shipping in 1837, made the westward vogage at an average speed of eight knots; within two decades steamships were making the crossing at a rate of thirteen knots. How fast did ships go …
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What happened to dead WWI soldiers whose faith believed in cremation?
What did they do with dead soldiers in ww1? They were often buried where they fell in action, or in a burial ground on or near the battlefield. A simple cross or marker might be put up to mark the location and give brief details of the individuals who had died. What happens to the …
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