World War II was caused by political instability, economic devastation, and the rise of fascist dictators like Hitler in Germany and Mussolini in Italy. Major events included Germany invading Poland in 1939 and France in 1940, the US entering the war after the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, and the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Over 40 million people in Europe died during the war, including many civilians, and the fighting devastated economies and infrastructure across the continent.

1. World War IIWorld War II
By. Mamoon AhmedBy. Mamoon Ahmed

2. Content …Content …
 Causes of world war II.Causes of world war II.
 Major events of the war.Major events of the war.
 Post war consequences.Post war consequences.
 World war II deaths.World war II deaths.

3. AlliesAllies
Vs.Vs.
AxisAxis

4. CAUSES OF WWIICAUSES OF WWII
 Political instability & economic devastationPolitical instability & economic devastation
 DepressionDepression
 High war debt owed by GermanyHigh war debt owed by Germany
 High inflationHigh inflation
 Massive unemploymentMassive unemployment
 Rise of FascismRise of Fascism
 Fascism = “total power is given to a dictator”Fascism = “total power is given to a dictator”
 Germany – Adolf HitlerGermany – Adolf Hitler
 Italy – Benito MussoliniItaly – Benito Mussolini
 Japan – Hideki TojoJapan – Hideki Tojo
*Became the Axis Powers (Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis)*Became the Axis Powers (Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis)

5. Rise of HitlerRise of Hitler
 Nazi Party organized, 1920sNazi Party organized, 1920s
 Nazi party largest in Germany, 1932Nazi party largest in Germany, 1932
 Hitler voted as chancellor, 1933Hitler voted as chancellor, 1933
 New parliament createdNew parliament created
 450, 000 members450, 000 members
 Larger than German armyLarger than German army

6. THE ALLIESTHE ALLIES
 GREAT BRITAINGREAT BRITAIN
 Winston ChurchillWinston Churchill
 UNITED STATESUNITED STATES
 Franklin D. RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt
 Harry S. TrumanHarry S. Truman
 SOVIET UNIONSOVIET UNION
 Joseph StalinJoseph Stalin

7. Hitler and Stalin (the Russian
leader) signed a ‘non-
aggression pact’.
They promised that neither
country would attack the other
in the event of war.
As part of the deal, Hitler
promised Stalin part of Poland,
which he planned to invade
soon.
August 1939: Germany and Russia signed a non-aggression pact
This photo shows the Russian foreign minister
signing the pact, whilst Stalin stands smiling in
the background

8. But, the pact allowedBut, the pact allowed
Germany to march intoGermany to march into
Poland without fear ofPoland without fear of
an attack from Russia.an attack from Russia.
On 3On 3rdrd
September 1939,September 1939,
Germany invadedGermany invaded
Poland and started aPoland and started a
War with Britain andWar with Britain and
France.France.
September 1939: Germany invaded Poland
German troops marching
into Warsaw, the capital
of Poland.

9. May 1940: Germany turned west andMay 1940: Germany turned west and
invaded France and the Netherlandsinvaded France and the Netherlands
In May 1940, GermanyIn May 1940, Germany
used Blitzkrieg tactics toused Blitzkrieg tactics to
attack France and theattack France and the
Netherlands.Netherlands.
British troops wereBritish troops were
forced to retreat from theforced to retreat from the
beaches of Dunkirk inbeaches of Dunkirk in
northern France.northern France.
Captured British
troops, May 1940

10. By June 1940, France had surrendered to theBy June 1940, France had surrendered to the
GermansGermans
Britain now stood aloneBritain now stood alone
as the last remainingas the last remaining
enemy of Hitler’senemy of Hitler’s
Germany in WesternGermany in Western
Europe.Europe.
Adolf Hitler tours Paris after his
successful invasion.

11. MAJOR EVENTS OF WWIIMAJOR EVENTS OF WWII
 September 1, 1939 – Germany invades PolandSeptember 1, 1939 – Germany invades Poland
 Germany invades France (captures Paris)Germany invades France (captures Paris)
 Battle of Britain begins (bombing London)Battle of Britain begins (bombing London)
 US aids Britain in return for basesUS aids Britain in return for bases
 Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, HIJapan bombed Pearl Harbor, HI
 Germany declares war on USGermany declares war on US

12. Cont…Cont…
 US declares war on Germany & JapanUS declares war on Germany & Japan
 Battle of Midway – turning point against JapanBattle of Midway – turning point against Japan
 Germany invades Soviet UnionGermany invades Soviet Union
 Battle of Stalingrad (turning point in Europe)Battle of Stalingrad (turning point in Europe)
 Atomic Bombs dropped: Hiroshima & NagasakiAtomic Bombs dropped: Hiroshima & Nagasaki
 Japan surrendersJapan surrenders

13. Consequences of warConsequences of war
Formation of the United
Nations (UN)
New Superpowers
Women's Rights

14. Human costHuman cost
 40 millions dead in Europe40 millions dead in Europe
 Two-third were civiliansTwo-third were civilians
 One-fifith of Poland’s population diedOne-fifith of Poland’s population died
 20 million people displaced20 million people displaced

15. Economic costEconomic cost
 WW1 fighting took place mostly on the WesternWW1 fighting took place mostly on the Western
Front while during WW2 entire Europe wasFront while during WW2 entire Europe was
involved.involved.
 Aerial bombing destroyed many citiesAerial bombing destroyed many cities
 Transport and communication disruptedTransport and communication disrupted
 Industry destroyedIndustry destroyed
 Food production fell to halfFood production fell to half
 150 million people dependent on relief food150 million people dependent on relief food
distributiondistribution
 Soviet economy badly effected-25 millionsSoviet economy badly effected-25 millions
homelesshomeless

17. ReferencesReferences
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