All five sources have a different view about the event of October 4th. Sources A and B suggest that Mosley’s fascists were the main responsibility for the disturbances, sources C and E don’t really give a preference as to who’s to blame just what happened and source D is justifying why it happened and how it wasn’t Mosley’s fault. Source A is by Harold Smith who gave an account in 1996,which was over 60 years after the event and was an office worker at the time. He says how he knew something
entering World War I, the nation was neutral up until joining the British and French in exchange for certain advantages. However, it was unsuccessful as Italy failed to take control of the territories that it claimed at the Versailles Peace Conference,and suffered significant losses. The ideology of fascism occurred when the power of Italy was shrinking and the idea of being a pacifist became weak. Benito Mussolini created a group of fascists to represent a means to stop the socialists and the communists
his friends, his wives, and most of all his country. He did all this in the secret service of the Soviet Union. The effects of this master spy’s operations set the stage for post-World War II in Europe. Background Harold Adrian Russell Philby was born New Years Day, 1912, Albama, Punjab Province, India. His father was a famous explorer of Arabia and was held in high regard to the British Crown. Lieutenant Bernard Law Montgomery, a figure who would become a well-known General in World War II,
Greece inflicted an astonishing defeat against Mussolini’s fascist empire. During the first two years of the war, the Axis powers were freely crossing neighboring borders and annexing land. It seemed that none of the countries were able to withstand the fascist nation. Ethiopia, Austria, Albania, Poland, Denmark, Norway, Luxembourg, and Belgium were countries that were defeated by the Axis powers. As people all over the world watched the fascist campaign expand its territory, it was evident that the
popular support. However, politics quickly became severely polarized to the Left or Right between 1931 and July 18, 1936. In the 1933 general election, CEDA (The Spanish Confederation of the Autonomous Right) which was founded by Gil Robles after fascist models made coalitions and garnered the largest support. (Preston 18, 62) In 1934... ... middle of paper ... ...itary resulting in its quick defeat. Italy and Germany developed a strong alliance while Russia moved closer to France and Britain
a sense of fear and regret amongst British society, and consequently Britain strived to prevent any future war, through whatever means necessary. In the aftermath of World War 1, lay a mutual understanding between the British government and society that never again should a catastrophe such as World War 1 occur, it was described as the "war to end all wars" reinforcing the view that it was a cataclysmic event which should never be re-enacted upon society. British public became disillusioned with the
areas. Iron Curtain symbolized efforts of the Soviet Union to keep itself away and the satellite states from open contact with the West and non-Soviet controlled areas. The Iron Curtain took border defenses between countries of Europe in the middle of the continent. Some of the common borders were marked by the Berlin Wall, and it is Checkpoint Charlie which served as a symbol for the Curtain.
signing of the Treaty of Yandabo. Burma relinquished the region of Arakan (now known as the Rakhine State). A second war between British and Burmese people was fought in 1852, and again Britain won, this time claiming the lower part of Burma. By the third of the Anglo-Burmese wars, Burma became a province of British India. In 1937, it was separated from India by the British and turned into a crown colony. Five years later, Burma would be invaded by Japan, which occupied the region with the assistance
Comparative Fascism in Europe Is it “easier” to write a fascist credo than an anti-fascist credo? Why or why not? Fascism was an enforced State while antifascism was a chosen opposition Defining a fascist credo is difficult because the fascists built their support and policy on negative integration. This was coupled with an alliance and hostile takeover of the political right. If the fascists were on the right, then, their most obvious enemies would be on the left. With street brawls and
Tony Gened 120 Dr. Kreitlow Shorting writing # 3 2. What were the advantages of Britain over Germany in the Battle of Britain? The British were better equipped to fight in the Battle of Britain than were the Germans. The RAF and the people of London were helpful because the Germans mistook them intelligence, strategy, and targets. The British people had five advantages, including the control of active radar, the enormous ammunition of the Spitfires and Hurricanes, the English fighter pilots'
Communist and Capitalist sides of Berlin, creating a visually clear divide along the Berlin Wall. In Ukraine, today a capitalist republic, statues of Vladimir Lenin betray the country’s Soviet past. Old street names in Italy allude to the country’s fascist age with the Axis powers. European political and economic ideologies have changed very much over the past hundred years, but as of recent they are all becoming more and more alike. In 1900, when the story begins, there were 22 sizeable powers in
government except all the others that have been tried”. In agreement with his statement, this paper will examine the problems of democratic governments using specific examples, and compare it to the failure of fascist governments in Nazi Germany and Italy and communist governments in the Soviet Union and China. Theoretically, democracy is a stable form of government where power is in the hands of the people. In a democracy, people have the liberty to elect officials that best represent their interests
Countries have allies because they can help whenever there is a war by uniting together and fighting the enemy. During World War II, America fought against the Allied Powers . The Allied Powers were the United States, Germany , China, and the Soviet Union, which are the enemies of the axis powers. The main leaders of the Axis Powers were Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Emperor Hirohito lead going into World War II. The Allied Powers argued with Germany and Italy had followed
appropriately. Being young, Mussolini adapted into the same behavior. Mussolini packed all his belongings and moved to Switzerland in 1902. In search of politics, he met two Italian socialist who got him a job as a brick layer. He later joined a trade union; eventually, he got fired because he started a riot at the job site. In 1903, he returned to Italy. He was sent to war, but started attacking the Catholic Church and was sent to Po valley. He got into the socialist party in Forli. He was very excited
conflict triggered the clash of the various cultures and ideologies within Spain. One important example of an ideological clash was that of Communism versus Fascism. This clash was so important that, based on an analysis of the level of involvement of Fascist and Communist factions in said clash, one must concede that the conflict between Communism and Fascism was represented to a great degree by the Spanish Civil war. One very important pro-communist faction that fought in this Civil War was the Spanish
Discuss the reasons why, in the period 1934-38, British critics of appeasement had such a limited impact on British policy towards Germany. The supporters of appeasement came from diverse groups, such as the Conservative Party, the Church of England and a number of right wing extreme elements. The only significant group on the centre left to support Chamberlain were pacifists. The very way in which such influential groups gave support to the policy, meant that it would be an even greater challenge
Henry Ford’s Fascist Sympathies Henry Ford, founder of Ford motor company, is most well known as an icon of American manufacturing and ingenuity. A lesser known aspect of Ford’s history is his fascist leanings and blatant anti-Semitism. Ford ruled over Dearborn Michigan as a de facto dictator, employing fascist tactics to control his workforce. His anti-Semitic writings influenced Adolf Hitler, who expressed admiration for the famed automobile industrialist. Ford’s company was instrumental in supplying
Crucially, the latter best explains the reasons for Britain’s adoption of this policy as they were interested in protecting British interests, diffusing the threats of Italy and Germany and most importantly, avoiding a European war whilst under the influence of ideological factors. Arguably, ideology played a huge part in the adoption of the non-intervention policy. British aversion to the Spanish Republic had long existed before 1936. Graham (2005) indicated that Britain’s elite held great distaste
In 1919 Mussolini started organizing several right-wing groups until he eventually formed one powerful fascist party. The party’s movement trumpeted opposition to social class discrimination and supported nationalist sentiments. Capitalizing on public discontent, Mussolini organized a para-military unit known as the “Blackshirts” who terrorized political opponents and helped increase fascist influence. In 1922 Mussolini had over 30,000 blackshirts gathered, he was determined to be put into power
a prolific impact on dystopian and political literature. The reason for this is simple: Orwell managed to encapsulate the great political fears being experienced during his lifetime. The rise of totalitarian governments in Spain, the former Soviet Union, and Nazi Germany gave way to the Spanish Civil War and eventually to World War II. These events, among others, led Orwell to form his own beliefs and political opinions on socialism and totalitarianism, which would one day, become his literary works