The History of the Twentieth Century

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**The History of the Twentieth Century**

A chronicle of the history of the twentieth century, including art, music, popular culture, science, religion, and, of course, politics and war.

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329 Dawn of a New Day Jul 02, 2023

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The 1939-40 New York World's Fair.

328 The Battle of Britain Jun 25, 2023

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When the Churchill government showed no willingness to talk peace, Germany attempted the world's first purely aerial military campaign, to weaken Britain in preparation for invasion, or perhaps even to defeat the enemy entirely by air.

327 Radio Detection and Ranging Jun 11, 2023

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Theories of strategic bombing in the 1930s suggested that it alone might be enough to win a war. But the development of radar meant that the bomber might not always get through after all.

326 War in the Air Jun 04, 2023

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We examine the advances in aviation technology between the World Wars.

325 After the Fall May 28, 2023

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The world reacts to the Fall of France.

324 Plan Red May 21, 2023

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After the Dunkirk evacuation, the next stage of the Western offensive began, aimed at capturing Paris and defeating France.

323 Operation Dynamo May 07, 2023

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After German armor cut off the Allied First Army Group in Belgium, the Royal Navy attempts an evacuation of the trapped forces from the port of Dunkirk.

322 Plan Yellow Apr 30, 2023

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After months of delays and a diversion into Denmark and Norway, Hitler finally gets his Western offensive.

321 Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat Apr 23, 2023

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The Allied debacle in Norway sparked a revolt in the British Parliament against the Chamberlain government's conduct of the war.

320 Operation Weserübung Apr 16, 2023

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Improbably, the nation of Norway finds itself the front line of the Second World War.