World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The vast majority of the world's countries—including all the great powers—eventually formed two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.
3. What events led to the War?
The major causes of World War II were
numerous.
1. Treaty of Versailles following WWI,
2. The worldwide economic depression,
3. The rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany
4. Failure of the League of Nations.
4. Adolf Hitler and Nazism
Nazism, totalitarian movement led by
Adolf Hitler as head of the Nazi Party in
Germany, characterized by intense
nationalism, mass appeal, dictatorial
rule.
6. End of WWII: Discussion
The war in Europe concluded with an invasion of Germany by the
Western Allies and the Soviet Union, culminating in the capture of
Berlin by Soviet troops, the suicide of Adolf Hitler and the German
unconditional surrender on 8 May 1945.
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