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3 matching events · 7 published research items · March 20, 260 → April 16, 69

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Odaenathus Ascends Palmyra Leadership

Odaenathus rose to power in Palmyra amid the crisis of the Roman Empire in the mid-3rd century. Following the capture of the Roman Emperor Valerian by the Persians, Palmyra emerged as a r...

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April 9, 193 Politics

Severus Crowned Roman Emperor

Leptis Magna · Levant · Roman Empire

Septimius Severus was proclaimed emperor by his troops following the death of Emperor Pertinax. This marked the beginning of the Severan dynasty and significant changes in Roman imperial ...

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April 16, 69 Politics

Vitellius Claims Roman Empire

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Vitellius was declared emperor by the legions of Germania during the chaotic Year of the Four Emperors. After the death of Emperor Otho, Vitellius marched to Rome where he was formally re...

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Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

American Industry and Manpower Mobilize

6 April 1917–11 November 1918 — The United States begins converting its enormous economy and population into military power. Millions of men enter the draft system while shipping, finance...

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Did World War II Create the Cold War?

2 September 1945 — The defeat of Germany and Japan leaves the United States and Soviet Union as the dominant military powers. Soviet control across Eastern Europe, American economic stren...

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German Retreat Leaves Widespread Destruction

1 July 1944 — As German armies retreat through Belarus and Poland, infrastructure, villages and transport networks are frequently destroyed. Nazi occupation has already inflicted enormous...

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German Sixth Army Surrenders

2 February 1943 — The last major German formations inside Stalingrad surrender. Approximately one of Germany's most powerful field armies has been destroyed or captured. The defeat has en...

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Germany Declares War on France

3 August 1914 — Germany declares war on France while German forces move through Luxembourg and prepare to enter Belgium. German planners seek a rapid defeat of France before Russian milit...

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League of Nations Begins

10 January 1920 — The League of Nations formally begins operation as part of the postwar effort to create a system of collective security. Its members pledge to address international disp...

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United States Enters the War

6 April 1917 — The United States declares war on Germany. Unrestricted submarine warfare is the immediate strategic cause, while the Zimmermann Telegram further intensifies anti-German op...

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