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The Second World War was a global military conflict from 1939 to 1945 that involved most of the world's nations forming into two alliances, the Allies and Axis powers. It was the largest war in history with over 100 million military personnel. Germany invaded Poland in 1939 to start the war and sought to establish a large empire in Europe and spread Nazism ideology. The Axis advance was stopped in 1942 after defeats in North Africa and at Stalingrad, and the war in Europe ended in 1945 with the Allies capturing Berlin and Germany surrendering. The war had widespread implications and effects including the division of Germany, creation of new countries and organizations, and emergence of the US and Soviet Union as superpowers dominating the postwar world.
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World War II (WWII) was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving
most of the world’s nations. It was the deadliest and most widespread war in history,
with major theaters of operations in Europe, Asia, and Africa.World War II involved
many countries across the globe, divided into two major alliances: the
Allies(US,UK,CHINASOVIET UNION,FRANCE) and the Axis powers
(GERMANY,ITALY,JAPAN). The conflict resulted in a series of theaters of war in
different regions. Here is a brief overview of the major countries involved:
Causes of World War II:
1. Treaty of Versailles (1919):
● The harsh terms imposed on Germany by the Treaty of
Versailles at the end of World War I created economic
hardships, resentment, and a desire for revenge. This fueled
the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Germany.
2. Rise of Totalitarian Regimes:
● The emergence of totalitarian regimes in Germany, Italy, and
Japan contributed to the destabilization of international
relations. Hitler’s expansionist ambitions, Mussolini’s
aggression in Africa, and Japan’s militarization set the stage
for conflict.
3. Expansionism and Imperialism:
● Aggressive territorial expansion by Germany, Italy, and
Japan heightened tensions. Germany’s occupation of the
Rhineland, Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia, and Japan’s invasion
of Manchuria were early signs of aggression.
4. Appeasement Policy:
● The policy of appeasement, where Western democracies
attempted to pacify aggressive regimes through
concessions, allowed Hitler to pursue his expansionist
agenda without facing immediate resistance.
5. Failure of the League of Nations:
● The League of Nations, established after World War I to
maintain peace and prevent conflicts, failed to address the
aggressive actions of expansionist powers. Its inability to
enforce collective security contributed to the breakdown of
international order.
6. Non-Aggression Pact:
● The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Nazi Germany and
the Soviet Union in 1939 provided a temporary alliance and
non-aggression agreement, allowing Hitler to invade Poland
without fearing Soviet intervention.
7. Invasion of Poland (1939):
● The invasion of Poland by Germany in September 1939
marked the beginning of World War II. Britain and France
responded by declaring war on Germany.
8. Blitzkrieg Tactics:
● Germany’s use of Blitzkrieg tactics, characterized by rapid
and coordinated attacks using air and ground forces, led to
swift victories in Poland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, and
France.
Consequences of World War II:
1. Human Casualties:
● World War II resulted in an unprecedented loss of life.
Estimates suggest that over 70 million people died, including
military personnel and civilians, making it one of the
deadliest conflicts in history.
2. Holocaust:
● The Holocaust, perpetrated by the Nazis, led to the
systematic genocide of six million Jews and millions of
others, including Romani people, disabled individuals, and political dissidents.
3. Destruction of Cities:
Introduction wwii
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The document discusses the causes behind World War 2 and important wartime conferences between Allied powers. It outlines several long-term and immediate causes for WW2, including the Treaty of Versailles, rise of fascism, and failure of appeasement policies. It then summarizes some key conferences where Allied leaders coordinated strategy, like the Atlantic Charter which outlined post-war principles and the United Nations Declaration where 26 nations pledged cooperation against the Axis powers. The Casablanca Conference saw Churchill and Roosevelt agree to increase bombing of Germany and transfer resources to the Pacific once Italy was defeated.
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World War II began in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. Over the next six years, the war involved most major world powers and resulted in 60 million deaths as well as widespread destruction across Europe and Asia. Key events included Germany's invasion of Poland, the Holocaust which killed 6 million Jews, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and the Allied D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. The war ended in 1945 with Germany's surrender on May 8 and Japan's surrender on September 2.
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WORLD WAR TWO CAUSES AND EFFECTS..WHAT WE LOST WHAT WE FOUND
World War II was a global conflict between the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) and the Allies (France, Britain, the US, Soviet Union, and China) from 1939-1945. Some key events included Germany's invasion of Poland starting the war, Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union which led to its downfall, and the D-Day invasion of Normandy and bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki which contributed to the Axis powers' defeat. The war caused widespread death and destruction and led to the establishment of the United Nations to help prevent future conflicts.
World War II
World War II was a global military conflict between 1939-1945 involving most nations splitting into two alliances, the Allies and Axis powers. Over 100 million military personnel were mobilized, making it the largest war in history. An estimated 60 million people died, most of them civilians. After the war, the Soviet Union and United States emerged as superpowers, setting the stage for the Cold War, while the UN was formed to prevent future conflicts. The war had disastrous economic consequences as infrastructure was destroyed across Europe.
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World War 2 lasted from 1939 to 1945 between the Allied forces and the Axis powers. It began when Germany invaded Poland and resulted in unprecedented casualties with over 60 million deaths worldwide. The war redrew European borders and led to the formation of the United Nations to promote peace. It also marked the end of dictatorships in Europe and established the U.S. and Soviet Union as global superpowers, laying the foundation for the Cold War.
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World War 2 lasted from 1939 to 1945 between the Allied forces and the Axis powers. It began when Germany invaded Poland and resulted in unprecedented casualties with over 60 million deaths worldwide. The war redrew European borders and led to the formation of the United Nations to promote peace. It also marked the end of dictatorships in Europe and established the U.S. and Soviet Union as global superpowers, laying the foundation for the Cold War.
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2) Millions were left homeless or displaced across the war zones. Countries' economies were paralyzed by the lack of basic needs and functioning systems after years of war.
3) The financial toll also crippled many nations with debt and shortages of dollars and gold needed for post-war rebuilding. Severe economic issues like inflation persisted after the war ended due to the immense costs and losses suffered.
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World War II
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HY 1020, Western Civilization II 1 UNIT VI STUDY GUIDE .docx
HY 1020, Western Civilization II 1
UNIT VI STUDY GUIDE
World War II & Redefining the West
after World War II
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Identify the expectations concerning war in the 1920s and 1930s.
2. Describe how European hopes and fears led to armed conflict in both
Europe and Asia.
3. Explain how Nazi Germany conquered the continent of Europe by 1941.
4. Discuss why the Allies won in 1945.
5. Explain how and why the war against the Jews took place and what its
consequences were.
6. Discuss what total war meant on the home front.
7. Explain why and how the world moved from World War II to the Cold
War.
8. Discuss the impact of decolonization and the Cold War on the global
balance of power.
9. Identify the patterns that characterized the history of the Soviet Union
and Eastern Europe after the death of Stalin.
10. Describe the patterns that characterized the history of Western Europe
in the 1950s and 1960s.
Unit Lesson
Twenty years after the end of World War I, Europe and the world were again
engulfed in total war. The immediate cause was Hitler’s desire for a German
empire in Eastern Europe, but there were other, longer-term factors that explain
the origins of the war.
The origins of the Second World War are tied to the settlements of the first. The
treaties signed after 1918 created a fragile peace for three reasons. First,
redrawing the map of central and Eastern Europe did not fulfill the nationalist
ambitions of all groups. Second, the League of Nations was too weak to be the
basis of a new international order. Third, the peace settlements created new
resentments among both the winners and the losers.
The Great Depression increased international instability as the various countries
used tariff barriers to protect their economies, and some political leaders saw
territorial expansion as a solution to their economic problems. In the face of the
democracies’ passivity, Hitler made his first moves, withdrawing Germany from
the League of Nations in 1933 and openly violating the terms of the Treaty of
Versailles in 1935 by rearming Germany. In 1936, Hitler signed an alliance with
Italy, creating the Rome-Berlin Axis. Hitler again violated the Treaty of Versailles
in 1936 by sending troops into the Rhineland and again in 1938 by annexing
Austria to Germany, in a move called the Anschluss. In neither case did France
or Britain act against Germany.
Early German military successes were the result of a new technology of modern
offensive warfare that utilized a mobile, mechanized offensive force. Hitler’s plan
for a German empire–the Third Reich–in Europe centered on the conquest of the
Reading
Assignment
Chapter 27:
World War II, pp. 858-861,
864, 866, 869-870, 872,
875-885
Chapter 28:
Redefining the West after
World War II, pp. 891-897,
900-910, 912-915
Supplemental
Reading
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The fall of berlin wall
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the reunification of East and West Germany after decades of division following World War II. The wall was originally constructed in 1961 by East Germany to prevent mass emigration to the west. Its fall was precipitated by growing civil unrest in East Germany and a miscommunication by an East German official that travel restrictions would be eased. Thousands of East Germans flooded checkpoints and began dismantling the wall. Germany was officially reunified on October 3, 1990, ending over 40 years of separation. Today, Germany is a powerful democratic nation and economic powerhouse.
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World war ii by kujtim
- 1. General view of the second world war
- 2. Second World War was a global military conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945. Involved most of the world’s nations, including all of the great powers: eventually forming two opposing military alliances, the Allies and the Axis. It was the most widespread war in history, with more than 100 million military personnel mobilized.
- 4. The major participants placed their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities at the service of the war effort, erasing the distinction between civilian and military resources
- 5. The war is generally accepted to have begun on 1 September 1939, with the invasion of Poland by Germany and Slovakia, and subsequent declarations of war on Germany by France and most of the countries of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
- 6. Germany wanted to establish a large empire in Europe. Germany wanted Europe to accept the Nazism ideology and the Nazi Party.
- 7. Britain and the Commonwealth remained the only major force continuing the fight against the Axis in North Africa and in extensive naval warfare.
- 8. The Axis advance was stopped in 1942 after the defeat of Japan in a series of naval battles and after defeats of European Axis troops in North Africa and, determinedly, at Stalingrad.
- 9. The war in Europe ended with the capture of Berlin by Soviet and Polish troops and the subsequent German unconditional surrender on 8 May 1945.
- 10. The effects of World War II had far-reaching implications for most of the world. Many millions of lives had been lost as a result of the war.Germany was divided into four quadrants, which were controlled by the Allied Power — the U.S., UK, France, and the Soviet Union — and itself was one of the survivors. The war can be identified to varying degrees as the catalyst for many continental, national and local phenomena, such as the re-drawing of European borders, the birth of the United Kingdom's welfare state, the takeover of China and Eastern Europe, the creation of Israel and the division of Germany and Korea and later of Vietnam. In addition, many organizations have roots in the Second World War; for example, the United Nations, the World Bank, the World Trade Organization, and the International Monetary Fund. Technologies, such as nuclear fission, the electronic computer and the jet engine, also appeared during this period.
- 11. A multipolar world was replaced by a bipolar one dominated by the two most powerful victors, the United States and Soviet Union, which became known as the superpowers.