- The Second World War began in September 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. It involved most of the world's nations fighting as part of the Axis powers led by Germany, Italy and Japan or the Allied powers led by the UK, USSR and USA. Over 60 million people were killed making it the deadliest war in history. - Hitler rose to power in Germany after writing Mein Kampf and gaining popularity. As Chancellor, he rapidly expanded Germany's military and violated the Treaty of Versailles. Germany invaded Poland in 1939 starting the war. - The war was fought in two main theaters - Europe and the Pacific. Germany quickly conquered much of Europe but was eventually defeated by the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944. Japan was defeated

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2. Second World War
Summary:
• The Second World War was the most deadly, destructive and consequential war in history. It began in
September 1, 1939 when Britain and France declared war on Germany following Germany's invasion of
Poland. Seventeen million military personnel died in the war, it cost more money and damaged more
property. Civilian deaths in the Soviet Union and China alone totaled 30 million. All of the countries
directly involved in Second World War were Germany, Italy, Japan, France, Great Britain, China,
Russia, and America. And the Second World War finished on September 2, 1945.
Entry into Politics:
 After First World War Hitler returned to Munich. Having no formal education and career plans or
prospects, he tried to remain in the army for as long as possible. In July 1919 he was appointed
Verbindungsmann (intelligence agent) to influence other soldiers and to infiltrate the German Workers'
Party (DAP). While monitoring the activities of the DAP, Hitler became attracted to the founder Anton
Drexler's anti-Semitic. Drexler is a strong active government, a "non-Jewish" version of socialism, and
solidarity among all members of society. Drexler invited him to join the DAP. Hitler accepted on 12
September 1919,[79]
becoming the party's 55th member.
Causes of the Second World War ?
 Second World War began in 1st
September 1939 when Britain and France declared war on Germany
following Germany's invasion of Poland.
 It has been said that Second World War was just a continuation of First World War, yet there are some
specific causes was in possible without the rise of Hitler and his Nazis.
 The rearmament of Germany was a cause for war because it broke the Treaty of Versailles (28th
June,
1919)
 The Anschluss of Germany with Austria (13th
march, 1938) was a cause of war because it broke the
Treaty of Versailles and Treaty of St. Germain (10th
September, 1919)
 The Nazi annexation of the Sudetenland after the Munich conference (29th
September 1938) was a cause
of war, because it broke the Treaty of St. Germain.
Religion of German:
• The German census of May 1939 indicates that 54 percent of Germans considered themselves
Protestant and 40 percent considered themselves Catholic, with only 3.5 percent claiming to be neo-
pagan "believers in God," and 1.5 percent unbelievers. This census came more than six years into the
Nazi era.
Why did Hitler Start Second World War?
• Adolf Hitler did so, because he wanted to take revenge on France and England for winning the first war.
• He was a young soldier in the First World War and felt that Germany was shamed after the First World
War.
• So he started the second to gain respect back and to prove that their country was also a great
superpower.

3. • He believed in racial purification and wanted to take over Europe and re-model it the way he wanted.
Involving Country’s:
 Second World War involved most of the world's nations which fought for either of two military
alliances - the Axis Powers and the Allies.
 The Axis powers were a group of countries led by Nazi Germany, the Kingdom of Italy and the Empire
of Japan. They were considered the aggressors of the conflict.
 The Allies, led by the United Kingdom, its Commonwealth and France were joined in the European
theatre by the Soviet Union in June 1941 and by the United States in December 1941.
Legal Rise to power :
• Used popularity from failed revolution and book to seize power legally
• Spoke to mass audiences about making Germany a great nation again
• Nazi Party:
– 1930 = 18% of vote
– 1932 = 30% of vote
Hitler becomes Chancellor in 1933
Nazi Party Election result
Date Total votes Votes percentage Reichstag seats Notes
May 1924
1,918,300
6.5 32
Hitler in prison
December 1924
907,300
3.0 14 Hitler released from prison
May 1928 810,100 2.6 12
September 1930 6,409,600 18.3 107 After the financial crisis
July 1932
13,745,000 37.3
230 After Hitler was candidate for
presidency
November 1932 11,737,000 33.1 196
March 1933
17,277,180 43.9 288
During Hitler's term as
chancellor of Germany
Hitler’s “Main Kampf”
• While in jail for previous government up rise attempts, Hitler wrote a book: "Mein Kampf"- My Fight
or more specifically My Struggle. In this book Hitler told of his plans to better Germany, many people
The Allies
• Great Britain
• France
• Canada
• China
• United States (From 1941)
The Axis
• Jarmany
• Austria
• Japan
• Italy
• USSR (Until 1941)

4. read this and became slightly interested. Later on when Hitler was freed from jail he began came back
into politics.
How did Hitler convince the people?
• Hitler was a very charismatic man and the people liked what they heard from him.
• Hitler wrote a book “Main Kampf”. In this book he told of his plans to better Germany. the people red
this book and interested.
• He promised the people jobs and happiness.
• Hitler assured them that the Aryan race was superior and that all of the problems that Germany now
endured were because of the Jewish community.
• Hitler had convinced people that Germany's future would be prosperous if only they would take over
neighboring countries, like Poland, Austria and France.
• People WANTED to believe him and what he said sounded good, so they followed.
Controlling People’s Minds:
 Once Hitler had complete control of the government, he began to control all aspects of life. Germany
became a police state.
 2 million Nazis now made up the Salvation Army, Hitler’s army of Storm troopers.
 He also had his SS (Schutzstaffel). These men had sworn eternal life to Hitler as the protectors of his
Aryan race. They were trained, ruthless killers who did whatever Hitler asked.
 Hitler used propaganda to instill fear in his people.
Hitler’s Army
• Hitler had been building his army, navy and air force since he became Chancellor of Germany in 1933
• When Germany invaded Poland on September 1st, 1939 he used a method called “Blitzkrieg” (lightning
warfare) in which he attacked the country very quickly using all his resources.
Wehrmacht:
The military of the Third Reich – the Wehrmacht – was the name of the unified armed forces of Germany from
1935–1945 with Heer (army), Kriegsmarine (navy), Luftwaffe (air force) and a military organization Waffen-SS
(military branch of the SS, which was, de facto, a fourth branch of the Wehrmacht).
Hitler’s final Solution “Holocaust”
• Adolf Hitler announced at many occasions the "Annihilation of the Jews" living in the territory under
his control. In his mind, murdering millions of Jews could only be accomplished under the confusion of
war - from the beginning he was planning a war that would engulf Europe. World War 2 caused the
greatest loss of life and material destruction of any war in history, killing twenty-five million military
personnel and thirty million civilians. Approximately 11 million people were killed because of Hitler's
genocidal policy.
The Role of Women in Nazi Germany:

5. • Women in Nazi Germany were to have a very specific role. Hitler was very clear about this. This role
was that they should be good mothers bringing up children at home while their husbands worked.
Outside of certain specialist fields, Hitler saw no reason why a woman should work. Education taught
girls from the earliest of years that this was the lifestyle they should have.
Why did Hitler and the Nazis hate the Jews?
1. Many of the 'theories' about Hitler's hatred of the Jews, especially those claiming to be based on a single
experience early in his life, are no more than fanciful guesswork.
2. The reasons given by Hitler in 'Mein Kampf' should be treated with caution. The book is not a reliable
source.
3. Blamed for Germany’s defeat in WWI
4. Blamed for the death of Christ
5. Blamed for spreading black death, the Bubonic Plague that killed 1/3 of all Europeans
Theater’s war
• Second World War was fought in two theaters of war, meaning that there were two wars happening at
the same time.
• The main war with Germany was known as the EUROPEAN THEATER. (1939-1945)
• The other theater was the PACIFIC THEATER (1940-1945). This war was fought against Japanese
aggression in the Pacific Ocean.
The Phony War
• From September, 1939 when war was declared on Germany to April 1940 there was no fighting
• All the countries were preparing for war
• Britain sent troops to Europe
• In May, Germany quickly invaded Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France
• British officials ordered the British Army to retreat
Dunkirk - “Operation Dynamo”
May 26 – June 3, 1940
• German troops chase the British to the English Channel. Hitler wanted his air force to come in for the
“kill”, but they were unable because of fog.
• 338,000 British soldiers escaped back to England using military and personal boats, because of civilian
help, 338,226 soldiers escaped.
• These soldiers were able to regroup to fight another day.
Battle of Britain – “Operation Sea Lion”
• July 1940 - Hitler orders his “Luftwaffe” (air force) to attack Britain to knock out airfields and supply
factories .
• After a German aircraft accidentally bombs London, the British RAF retaliates by bombing Berlin.

6. • So, Hitler changed his plans from bombing the military bases to bombing civilians.
• This gives RAF time to recover and replenish its supplies.
• By October 1940, the Luftwaffe are unable to defeat the RAF and Hitler changes his plans.
Russia - “Operation Barbarossa”
• Operation Barbarossa was the name given to Nazi Germany’s invasion of Russia on June 22nd 1941.
• June 22, 1941 Surprise “blitzkrieg” attack launched by 3 million German troops on Russia which had 8
million men on the eastern front.
• Stalin orders his army to retreat - giving up land to gain time, and asks civilians for help.
• Red Army uses a “scorched earth” retreat. (burned and destroyed factories, farms and crops to hinder
German advance)
Deaths of War
 Germany- 3 million combat deaths (3/4ths on the eastern front)
 Japan – over 1.5 combat deaths; 900,000 civilians dead
 Soviet Union - 13 million combat deaths
 U.S. – 300,000 combat deaths, over 100,000 other deaths
 When you include all combat and civilian deaths, World War II becomes the most
destructive war in history with estimates as high as 60 million, including 25 million
Russians.
Finally:
 It ended with the unconditional surrender of the Axis powers.
 Germany surrendered on May 7th to the Western Allies, and May 8th to the Soviet Union, 1945, about
a week after Adolf Hitler had committed suicide.
 Japan was able to hold out for another few months and was preparing for a desperate and bloody
defense in the event of an American invasion of the home islands. Atomic bombs were dropped on
Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9 respectively.
 After that the Imperial government sought the Emperor's personal authority to surrender which he
granted. He made a personal radio address announcing the decision on August 15, 1945.
 The surrender was signed on Sept. 2, 1945 aboard the battleship A.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
President Truman officially declared an end to hostilities by Presidential Proclamation on December 31,
1946.
After the War:
 The Dutch economy prospered by leaving behind an era of neutrality and gaining closer ties with
neighboring states. The Netherlands was one of the founding members of the Benelux (Belgium, the
Netherlands and Luxembourg) grouping, was among the twelve founding members of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and was among the six founding members of the European Coal

7. and Steel Community, which would later evolve into the EEC (Common Market) and then the
European Union.