This site has been created to elicit interest and debate on 20th century European History and in particular the period 1914-45 which saw the world plunge into two World Wars.

The unparalleled loss of life and destruction which characterised the period is sure to dominate the attention of historians for generations to come. It is not only out of respect for the fallen why we should try to understand the motivations of the main protagonists during the period, but also as a lesson for the future - to make sure that nothing of this scale is ever allowed to happen again.

Through this blog I shall explore both the short term and the long term causes of the conflicts as well as there consequences. I will feature the main players of the time and also compile an up to date historiography of the period.

I do hope that you enjoy reading the site, and please do feel free to make any comments you feel are relevant, or help our understanding of what was in many ways a completely irrational period of European history.