History Skills2 days agoWhat were the Little Ships of Dunkirk?historyskills.comIn the dark days of May 1940, an extraordinary fleet of civilian vessels set sail for Dunkirk, France. These 'Little Ships', as they came to be known, …
History SkillsStoryboardThe incredible rise of steam power in the Industrial RevolutionCurated byHistory SkillsOne of the most important developments that made the Industrial Revolution was the creation of mechanical sources of power. Once machines were made that could provide consistent and reliable power supplies, factories were able to produce goods and resources in a more efficient manner...
History Skills6 days agoWhy it took just 18 months for Hitler to become supreme dictator of Germanyhistoryskills.comIn 1933, Adolf Hitler rose from Chancellor to an unparalleled position of power as the Führer of Germany. This rapid transformation was propelled by a …
History Skills6 days agoThe first WWII Japanese POW in Australia was captured by a First Nations manhistoryskills.comMatthias Ulungura is a relatively unknown name today, but he became famous for a significant act of bravery during World War II. He captured the first …
History SkillsImperial Japan's ambitious concept of a 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere'historyskills.comThe Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere was a concept that was developed by Japan during the early 20th century which sought to create a unified …
History SkillsStoryboardThe childhood and formative years of Adolf HitlerCurated byHistory SkillsAdolf Hitler is one of the most notorious figures in history. His name is synonymous with evil, and his actions during World War II resulted in the deaths of millions of people. But how did this man become so twisted and evil? By understanding Hitler's early life, we can better understand how he became the monster he was...