...World War II “The largest armed conflict in human history.” The largest armed conflict in human history is World War II. World War II was a world war with many countries taking part in it but the main countries who fought in the war were the United States, Germany, Japan, Italy, France, and Great Britain. The main six countries who fought in the war did not all enter the war at the same time. All the countries suffered many losses during and after the war. And finally, World War II was a terrible war that led to many deaths. Germany started World War II in 1939 when they had invaded Poland. Great Britain had earlier said they would support Poland if Germany attacked them.(World War II History Info) Germany ignored them, so Great Britain declared war on Germany. On September of 1940,...
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...WORLD WAR II Name: Richard Barrett ID#: 1500836 Tutor: Mr. Oswy Gayle Date: November 8, 2015 School: University of Technology Jamaica TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Introduction 1 Leading up to World War II 2 Starting of World War II 3 Allied Victory of the World War II 4 End of World War II 5 INTRODUCTION The insecurity was produced in Europe by the First World War I (1914-1918) set the opening for another international conflict which is World War II- which broke out two decades later and would have proven more devastating/ destructive. Rising to authority in an economically and political uncertainty Germany, Adolph Hitler and his National Socialist (Nazis Party) rearmed the nation and signed strategic treaties with Italy and Japan to further his plan of world domination. Hitler’s invasion of Poland in September 1939 drove Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany and at this time World War II had begun. Over the next years, the war would take more lives and destroy more land and property around the world than previous wars. Among the estimated 45-60 million people killed, where 6 million Jews were killed by the Nazis in the Nazis concentration camps as part of Hitler diabolic evil “Final solution” known as Holocaust. LEADING TO WORLD WAR II The devastation of the Great War also known as World War I as known...
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...HIST 102 The Real Cause of War was Peace What drives a country to war? This is a great question to ponder when thinking about history. Most of history revolves around wars. Most countries would prefer peace, but there are times when war is unavoidable. This was true for World War I, but why after this war ended did another world war break out only twenty years later. To understand this one must examine how the first war ended, and what happened between the end of World War I and the start of World War II around the world. World War I was a long fought war between the Allied Powers—United States, Great Britain, France, Russia and Italy—and the Central Powers—Germany, Austro Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria. The war began in 1914 and the United States entered the war in 1917. The war ended in 1919 with the Treaty of Versailles. When President Woodrow Wilson spoke about the war he stressed how important it would be to have peace without a victor and that the only peace that could last is “peace among equals” (A., H.J. Rebecca, 2012). Peace among equals would mean that at the end of the war everyone was treated as equals with an equal say in the terms of peace. This is not how World War I ended. The Allied Powers were victorious and since England and France had fought so hard at such a great cost they wanted to punish the Central Powers and especially Germany. They imposed harsh sanctions on Germany and demanded they pay $33 billion in reparations. This angered...
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...World War II Research Report The Soviet Union Danny Buck History 114 Dr. Murphy November 24, 2014 World War II Research Report The Soviet Union Totalitarianism came about in Russia during the time of Stalin. Before doing research I had thought that it would have started with Lenin, but it did not. “Why did Russia, in its enlarged incarnation as the Soviet Union under Stalin, become one of the three most repressive and brutal totalitarian states of the 20th century (the other two being Nazi Germany and China under Mao)? The urge to modernize rapidly is often put forward to explain the character of the Soviet Union. But what equally needs to be explained is the very backwardness that created such an urge. And the Russian intelligentsia had long been preoccupied both with modernization and resistance to it.” (Hollander, 2006). It was a brutal way of life where the people existed to serve the state. The Rise of Totalitarianism In the late 1910’s the czar was over thrown and he and his family were murdered. Lenin came to power and communism took over the country, but it was not totally repressive until Stalin came into power. Stalin’s goal was to modernize the Soviet Union. He wanted to industrialize the Soviet Union and increase the production of products. He thought that if he could make the Soviet Union a manufacturing giant that it could be a super power. He also wanted to maintain complete and absolute control and to not allow any interference from anyone...
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...World War II was the deadliest and most widespread war in human history. It lasted for six years from 1939-1945 and resulted in more than 60 million deaths. This war was fought between two sides known as the Allies and the Axis Powers. The Allies made up of several countries including the United States, France, and the United Kingdom and the Axis Powers which was made up by Germany, Italy, and Japan. Before World War II, the life of most people living in the United States was extremely difficult. It was suffering through the Great Depression which was the worst economic depression in the history of the Western world that occurred from 1929-1939. Millions of people were unemployed and lost their life savings. It would only end when World War II started. The decision of the...
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...“In 1941 Great Britain developed radar (McGowen 27).” This was a must since there were many weapons that couldn’t be seen by a naked eye and they helped warn soldiers of an incoming attack. Some of the weapons that needed radar to see were submarines and fighter planes. These weapons were very important, yet they weren’t the only important weapons used in World War II. In World War II, many important weapons significantly helped countries gain an advantage, and changed the way wars were fought. America had a variety of weapons that gave them an advantage. First, America had the F4U Corsair fighter plane or The Corsair. “The Corsair was mainly used in fighting against Japan (World Book Online).” Second, America had the Boarfish submarine which helped...
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...Liberty University INNOVATIONS DURING WORLD WAR II Arlene A. Tabron Modern American Military History HIUS 380 Professor Ritchie 21 September 2015 INNOVATIONS DURING WORLD WAR II Demise, devastation and agony. These are the words regularly connected with the idea of war. What the vast majority don’t understand is that war additionally achieves the absolute most life adjusting innovations. During World War II, various creations changed the war’s course and the future of the world. The most critical s and feelings of were RADAR/SONAR, computerized hardware, elastic, and the nuclear bomb. The primary driver of World War II were nationalistic strains, uncertain issue and feelings of hatred coming about because of World War I. The events that prompted the war’s episode are for the most part comprehended to be the 1939 attack of Poland by Germany and Soviet Russia and the 1937 intrusion of the Republic of China by the Empire of Japan. These Military Hostilities were the after effect of choices made by dictator administering Nazi elite in Germany and by the administration of the Kwantung Army in Japan World War II began after these forceful activities were met with authority presentation of war as well as equipped resistance. (1) The reason the United States entered the Second World War was a direct result of the surprise attack on their Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Oahu at 7:55 am on December 7, 1941. The Empire of Japan submitted a shock assault upon the United...
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...DBQ: What were the Underlying Causes of World War I? World War I was the first devastating war the world ever saw. From July 28, 1914, to November 11, 1918, over 17 million people died and 20 million more were wounded. The two main alliances that fought each other were called the allied powers and the central powers. The allied powers consisted of France, Great Britain, Russia, and America. While the central power consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Ottoman Empire. Both the allied powers and central powers devoured each other. But, for what cost and why did this happen? There are 4 major reasons why World War I happened. Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism these 4 are the major causes for World War I. First, as Europe advanced their technology and economy because of Industrial revolution; they also increased their military power and the spendings. In the analysis Richard Overy created in 1999, it shows that money spent on Army and Navy from 1890 to 1914 increased greatly. Germany especially had a huge amount of growth when it came to Military.The spendings increased because of the concept people had back then. Like Emile Zola in 1891 said: “We must eat and be eaten so that World may live”. Prince Bernhard von Bulow of Germany also said “In the coming...
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...Robert Leckie’s book, Okinawa: The Last Battle of World War II, is entirely about one of World War II’s most brutally fought battles. On April 1, 1945, the U.S. invaded Japan, attacking the island of Okinawa with 540,000 U.S. Army and Marines, and 1,600 ships. “ L Day” was the official name for this day. The L stood for “Landing,” but the Americans who invaded the Hagushi Beaches that day without any trouble from the Japanese, called it “Love Day.” This battle was the last battle of World War II and lasted a whopping eighty-three days. This invasion greatly outnumbered D-Day in weapons and in men. Former Marine and Pacific War veteran, Robert Leckie describes this battle in depth, not only telling you about the Americans, but showing the Japanese side as well. This book clearly informs the readers of the bloodshed and techniques that were used throughout the entire battle. From the American soldiers struggling to adapt to the new and unfamiliar terrain, to the Japanese kamikaze attacks, this book successfully sheds light on the individuals who fought in this epic battle. Many people over time have argued that this battle was unnecessary because the U.S. could’ve just dropped the atomic bombs on Japan to end the war. However, Leckie is able to show the strategic importance of this battle. Okinawa was the entrance to Japan. If America successfully invaded Okinawa, then the Americans would only be 375 miles from Kyusha, which is one of the home islands of Japan. This would provide...
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...Essay on Battle of Bulge The Battle of Bulge was fought between central and the allied powers for four months. The battle started on December 16th 1944 and ended on April 16th 1944. This battle was also known as ‘Hitler’s desperate gamble’, as Hitler attempted to use Battle of Bulge to turn the tide of World War II. The battle of Bulge, which was a major offensive campaign by Nazis, was launched through the densely forested Ardennes region of Wallonia in Belgium, down to Ettelbruck in the middle of Luxembourg and then finally reaching France. It extended on an eighty-mile front. There are various reasons of why the battle was fought at this specific location. Firstly, it was the shortest route to reach Paris by land. Secondly, the winter weather was in Hitler’s favor. Low cloud and fog would not allow attacks by ‘the superior air force’ of the allies. Another reason is that the “tank busting Typhoons of the RAF or Mustang fighters from the USAAF could not be used against the German tanks”. Battle of Bulge was connected to the larger war as it was a last chance that Adolf Hitler had to push back the allied forces. This is why many people call battle of Bulge as ‘Hitler’s desperate gamble’. Germany directed an ambitious counteroffensive with the objective of capturing Antwerp and splitting the American and British armies in the area. It would then deprive the Allies of a badly needed seaport on the Meuse River. Germany also wanted to negotiate peace by force. To fulfill...
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...Ellie Smith POSC 344.03 Dr. Faegri September 23, 2014 Events Precipitating World War Two The subject of war has always been a touchy one. War, and all of its unpleasant components- death, fighting, and destruction- are never suitable for an agreeable discussion. Acts of war are invariably followed by suffering, which is exactly what Europe was doing in 1918 and the following years. The burden of World War I was so oppressive that it left Europe, in its entirety, in ruins. The countless efforts to ease the strain generated by the war had ultimately failed, sending Europe into a perpetual state of angst. The downfall of post World War I Europe gave way for World War II- a disaster that changed the global spectrum with enough significance...
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...politician. De Gaulle was well known in France because of his many great achievements, for example: he was elected as the leader of the Free French Forces in World War II and also because he was the head of the temporary French government on 1944-1946. After all his performance and great accomplishments that he collected from the War and because of his leadership skills as commander of the Forces, he was called to create and form a government in the year of 1958, De Gaulle took advantage of this call and inspired a new constitution that lead him to be the Fifth Republics first president that last from 1958 to 1969. As his father being a private catholic high school professor that founded his own school, his grandmother was a writer, and his grandfather an historian. It was more than clear that De Gaulle came from an intellectual branch of family that was involved in politics, literature, and culture. Charles De Gaulle joined for first time to the army in the year of 1909 and served in the ranks for the country. Charles De Gaulle started by going to World War I were there he was wounded and then captured and taken as a prisoner at Verdun...
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...Rashad AbdulAzeem Research Paper ENG 101 6383 The Costs of War The history of war in America is rich and often causes more harm than seen at first glance. The effect is greater, in its reason, costs in death, and costs economically. In this paper I will examine the causes of and effects of war. I will try and expand on the question of whether it is needed in such a time man is grossly more able to avoid it. I will try and examine who profits from it and who does not, and then find a reasonable alternative to a seemingly repetitive process. A basic look at the history of war from the beginning of man brings much to light. Wars have always had a history of rewarding the soldier directly. There was war and there was the booty of war. The soldier had always directly benefited, today however is different the soldiers do not obtain wealth from war, the majority of the profits lie in the hands of a few who will more than likely never experience the journey that follows. In many ways the spending that went into the Civil War helped to spawn the modern corporation. This was something troubled President Abraham Lincoln near the end of the Civil War. In 1864 he wrote a letter to Col. William F. Elkins, “We may congratulate ourselves that this cruel war is nearing its end. It has cost a vast amount of treasure and blood. . . . It has indeed been a trying hour for the Republic; but I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves...
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...The Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki The World War II had been going on for over two years and the U.S. was staying in isolationism. But on December 7, 1941 Japan launched an attack on Pearl Harbor. After this The United States declared war on Japan. On August 6, 1945, little boy, the first atomic bomb ever used in war was dropped on the city of Hiroshima. This resulted in 70,000-80,000 people died immediately and another 70,000 were injured. Hiroshima at the time was very large with roughly 350.000 people living there. It was chosen because it had industrial and military significance. Three days later it was followed by Fatman, the second and last atomic bomb used in war, which was dropped on the city of Nagasaki. This resulted in over 40,000-75,000 immediately dying. Originally Fatman was to be dropped on the city of Kokura, but because of the weather they decided to bomb their secondary target Nagasaki. Nagasaki was important because it was one of the largest seaports in Japan and the large industrial activities including producing military equipment.Many things led up to the bombing of these two great Japanese cities. The first event leading up to the bombing is World War II and Japans involvement in bringing the US out of isolationism. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor the US was already furious with Japan and wanted revenge. Another thing leading up to this event was Manhattan Project. This was started in 1939 when the U.S., feared that the Germans...
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...centrally administered Russian state. His victory over Khanate of Kazan, Khanate of Astrakhan and Khanate of Sibir, transformed Russia into a multiethnic and multicontinental state. However, his economic legacy was disastrous as it contributed to the decline of the Rurik Dynasty and the Time of Troubles. 2. Peter I, known as Peter the great, was a tsar of Russia in the late 17th century. He was a brilliant but highly controversial ruler. He transformed Russia into one of the most powerful states in Europe with a modern and efficient military. He also made several reforms to the domestic and political structures of Russia that is still influential till now. 3....
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