1929 Stock Market Crash

Money, money, money! On 18 October 1929, after months of rapid and soaring expansion, the New York Stock Market took a turn and started falling. October 24, panic set in. By October 29, the Stock Market had crashed in spite of the efforts of government, financial institutions and corporate entities.

The rest of the world were hit by domino effect. Recession, inflation, unemployment, etc... Europe was barely recovering from WWI, and now this...

Just like there are many causes leading to the Stock Market Krash, many factors will bring WWII. And sadly many reasons can be found for the defeat and occupation of France and other European countries by Nazi Germany.

If you'd like to explore these complex times, check out my Paris Walk on the Occupation and Liberation of Paris!