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Mid November 1942:
World War II - - Battle of Guadalcanal
In mid-November 1942, planes from Henderson attacked a convoy of ships bringing Japanese reinforcements to Guadalcanal. Of eleven transport ships, six were sunk, one was severely damaged and four had to be beached. Only 2,000 men ever reached Guadalcanal – but few had any equipment as this had been lost at sea.
Read about the lead up to the defensive victory by the American Naval Fleet below.
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Today, 2nd November 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration in support of a Jewish homeland.
Find out more about the Balfour Declaration at:
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/…/the-balfour-declara…/
On this day, October 26th 1863, an international conference was held in Geneva. The conference was aimed at improving medical conditions on the battlefield.
The result of this most important conference was the formation of The Red Cross.
Learn how The Red Cross helped those in need during World War 2 and understand how vital the 1883 conference was to aiding humanity.
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Law Absolute have published an interesting article regarding the Magna Carta and the historical features of Runnymead.
Check it out below
http://www.lawabsolute.com/…/magna-carta-and-the-historical…
If you're into American Politics, check out our latest article by Rob Ludwig on the 17th amendment to the US Constitution:
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/…/the-17th-amendment-t…:
Today, 15th August 2017 marks 70 years of Indian independence and partition. Find out more about the events of 20th century India leading up to its independence at:
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/modern-world-histor…/…/
Interested in the Ancient Romans? Check out Rob Ludwig's latest article on the five good emperors:
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/…/the-five-good-emper…/
Check out our latest article by Rob Ludwig on the political compromises in the lead up to the American civil war:
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/…/political-compromis…/
We would like to welcome Rob Ludwig, our new writer to the HLS team! Rob studied classical history at NYU and works as a historian and writer in New York. He has a particular interest in American politics and classical history. Check out Rob's article on Gerrymandering in the US:
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/…/gerrymandering-in-t…/
Tomorrow, the 31st July 2017, marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Passchendaele in World War One. Find out more at:
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/…/the-battle-of-passc…/
Today marks the 100th Year anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge during World War 1. Read more here:
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/…/the-battle-of-vimy-…/
With the upcoming film 'Viceroy's House' about to be released, our friends at the National Schools Partnership have released a fantastic free history resource.
Click the link below to find out all the goodies they have to help with your studies including a trailer and more.
See Viceroy's House on the 3rd March in a cinema near you
...Celebrate #UKIndia2017 in your school with new #ViceroysHouse #EmpireandIndependence film resource.
January 27th is Holocaust Memorial Day. Each year, on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau those whose suffered are remembered. Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest and in many ways the most infamous of the Nazi death camps and was liberated by Soviet forces on 27th January 1945.
Find out more about the Holocaust at
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/…/holoc…/the-holocaust/
There are events world-wide to mark this day and those in Wales show how important many Welsh people feel it is to remember what happened.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-38765926
History Learning Site updated their status.
Hi History fans.
We hope you are having a great start to the year. The History Learning Site is looking to add new subject articles in 2017 and we would love to have your input on what you would be interested in learning. To add your suggestions simply comment below with the hash tag #TheHistoryLearningSite
www.historylearningsite.co.uk
Fidel Castro dies at the age of 90. Read about his life:
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/…/the-co…/fidel-castro/
100 years ago today, 18th November 1916 marked the end of the Battle of the Somme, which had started on 1st July 1916. It cost the lives of over 600, 000 British, Empire and French troops and around 500, 000 German.
Find out more about this tragic battle at The History Learning Site:
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/…/the-battle-of-the-s…/
See the BBC's report at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38020751
On the 11th November 1918 in Compiègne, an agreement between the Allies and Germany was drawn up and signed. It went into effect at 11am Paris time, and meant victory for the Allies after a 4-year bloody battle against Germany.
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/wo…/november-11th-1918/
