The crisis erupted over monetary reform. A sound currency was essential for Germanys economic recovery. Throughout the winter of 1947-1948, the four great powers discussed the possibilities of a new currency for Germany. The talks came to nothing. The United States and Great Britain then decided to
The Rubis class (formerly SNA 72 and Provence class) is a class of six French 1st generation nuclear attack submarines. They replace the Agosta-class diesel-electric submarines. Rubis class SNAs are in service with the French Navy. They are the most compact military nuclear submarines in the world.
Matamba , historical African kingdom on the Cuango River northeast of Luanda , Angola . Founded by Kimbundu-speaking people ( see Mbundu ) before the 16th century it was up to about 1550 loosely under the orbit of the Congo Kingdom . The Matamba kingdom was notable in that it
The armistice between the Allies and Germany ended the fighting in World War I. The signing of the armistice took place at 5 am on November 11, 1918 in a wagon located on a siding in the forest of Compiègne (Rethondes, France) between the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces , the Frenchman Ferdi