World War II
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World War II, also called Second World War, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939–45. The principal belligerents were the Axis powers—Germany, Italy, and Japan—and the Allies—France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and, to a lesser extent, China. The war was in many respects a continuation, after an uneasy 20-year hiatus, of the disputes left unsettled by World War I. The 40,000,000–50,000,000 deaths incurred in World War II make it the bloodiest conflict, as well as the largest war, in history.
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By the early part of 1939 the German dictator Adolf Hitler had become determined to invade and occupy Poland. Poland, for its part, had guarantees of French and British military support should it be attacked by Germany. Hitler intended to invade Poland anyway, but first he had to neutralize the possibility that the Soviet Union would resist the invasion of its western neighbor. Secret negotiations led on August 23–24 to the signing of the German Soviet-Nonaggression in Moscow. In a secret protocol of this pact, the Germans and the Soviets agreed that Poland should be divided between them, with the western third of the country going to Germany and the eastern two-thirds being taken over by the U.S.S.R.
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By the early part of 1939 the German dictator Adolf Hitler had become determined to invade and occupy Poland. Poland, for its part, had guarantees of French and British military support should it be attacked by Germany. Hitler intended to invade Poland anyway, but first he had to neutralize the possibility that the Soviet Union would resist the invasion of its western neighbor. Secret negotiations led on August 23–24 to the signing of the German Soviet-Nonaggression in Moscow. In a secret protocol of this pact, the Germans and the Soviets agreed that Poland should be divided between them, with the western third of the country going to Germany and the eastern two-thirds being taken over by the U.S.S.R.
World War II caused many teens and fathers to go to the war. As america had a lot of dilemmas they recruited more and more
of people to fight, not just Germany but also Japan. The U.S had many allies most common or heard of were the Russians, England, and Great Britain. Not only America had support but also the Axis. The Axis allies during combat were Japan, and Italy. Even though it might seem that the Allies had an outstanding lead to win the war, it wasn't so. The Germans had over a ton of soldiers the most strong army, and also including Japan, and Italy. This is what everyone had to face during the 1940's.
of people to fight, not just Germany but also Japan. The U.S had many allies most common or heard of were the Russians, England, and Great Britain. Not only America had support but also the Axis. The Axis allies during combat were Japan, and Italy. Even though it might seem that the Allies had an outstanding lead to win the war, it wasn't so. The Germans had over a ton of soldiers the most strong army, and also including Japan, and Italy. This is what everyone had to face during the 1940's.
What caused the war???
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Facts
- The first German serviceman killed in the war was killed by the Japanese (China, 1937)
- The first American serviceman killed was killed by the Russians (Finland 1940).
- 80% of Soviet males born in 1923 didn't survive World War 2
- The highest ranking American killed was Lt. Gen. Lesley McNair, killed by the US Army Air Corps.
- Between 1939 and 1945 the Allies dropped 3.4 million tons of bombs, An average of about 27,700 tons of bombs each month.
- 12,000 heavy bombers were shot down in World War 2
- 2/3 of Allied bomber crews were lost for each plane destroyed
- 3 or 4 ground men were wounded for each killed
- 6 bomber crewmen were killed for each one wounded
- Over 100,000 Allied bomber crewmen were killed over Europe
- There were 433 Medals of Honor awarded during World War 2, 219 of them were given after the receipiant's death
- From 6 June 1944 to 8 May 1945 in Europe the Allies had 200,000 dead and 550,000 wounded
- The youngest US serviceman was 12 year old Calvin Graham, USN. He was wounded in combat and given a Dishonorable Discharge for lying about his age. (His benefits were later restored by act of Congress).(Link to where I got this click here.)