world war ii - World Visualized

world war ii

news image

Politics / 14 weeks ago

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki: How two atomic bomb missions changed the world

In August 1945, two U.S. B‑29 bombers took off from the tiny Pacific island of Tinian and forever altered the course of history. On August 6, the Enola Gay dropped a uranium bomb dubbed “Little Boy” on Hiroshima; three days later, Bockscar carried a plutonium weapon nicknamed “Fat Man” to Nagasaki. These were the first and so far only nuclear weapons used in war, and they killed tens of thousands of people instantly while ushering in the nuclear age.

news image

Politics / 22 weeks ago

Remembering D-Day: The pivotal Normandy landings on June 6, 1944

Today marks the anniversary of one of the most significant military operations in modern history: the D-Day Normandy landings of June 6, 1944. This pivotal event marked the beginning of the Allied liberation of Nazi-occupied Western Europe during World War II. According to the detailed map from "The World in Maps," the Allied forces—comprising American, British, and Canadian troops—landed on five key beaches along the Normandy coast in northern France:

news image

Politics / 23 weeks ago

What triggered the 1942 institutional referendum in Italy?

Italians on June 2, 1946, went to the polls for a pivotal referendum that would shape the nation’s future: should Italy remain a monarchy or become a republic? In a landmark decision, 54.3% of Italians voted in favour of establishing a republic, bringing an end to the reign of the House of Savoy and setting the stage for the birth of modern Italy.

news image

World / 36 weeks ago

The deadliest conflicts in history: A perspective on annual death tolls

Throughout history, wars have shaped nations, redefined borders, and left an immeasurable impact on humanity. While total casualty counts are often used to measure the scale of these conflicts, analyzing wars by their annual death tolls offers a different lens through which to assess their intensity and devastation. According to Statista Archive, World War II remains the deadliest conflict in human history, with an estimated 85 million total deaths. Spanning from 1939 to 1945, the war resulted in an average of 14.17 million deaths per year, making it the most intense large-scale war ever recorded.

news image

Politics / 37 weeks ago

Why these political powerhouses suffered crashing defeats in both world wars

Throughout the 20th century, three nations—Germany, Hungary, and Bulgaria—found themselves on the losing side of World War I and II. Their defeats led to significant territorial losses, political upheaval, and long-lasting consequences that reshaped their futures. As the leader of the Central Powers in World War I, Germany's defeat in 1918 led to the draconian Treaty of Versailles. The treaty imposed severe reparations, military restrictions, and territorial losses, fueling nationalist resentment and paving the way for the rise of Nazi Germany.

news image

Maps / 38 weeks ago

António de Oliveira Salazar: The man who kept Portugal in a dictatorship for 41 years

António de Oliveira Salazar was a Portuguese politician and economist who served as the country's Prime Minister from 1932 to 1968. As the founder and leader of the Estado Novo (New State), he established an authoritarian and corporatist regime that governed Portugal from 1933 until its overthrow in 1974. Salazar's political career began in 1926 when he was appointed Minister of Finance under a military-led government. His reputation for financial prudence and economic stabilization earned him widespread recognition. In 1932, he ascended to the position of Prime Minister, solidifying his authority and shaping Portugal's political landscape for nearly four decades.

partner with us