On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, plunging the world into war for the second time in a generation. With the horrors of World War I still seared into memory, many feared the 3620001C03.indd 46 death toll that would result from the hostilities. Millions of soldiers and civilians had died in World…
Hitler planned to invade Great Britain after invading France. Operation Sea Lion was the code name for a provisionally proposed invasion of the United Kingdom amid the Battle of Britain in the Second World War. Nazi’s expected Britain to delve a peace agreement, and invasion was thought about if all else failed. However, his generals were afraid of the British Royal Navy and Air Force and argued that air superiority should be established first.…
By 1941, Hitler had taken over the majority of Europe as his aim to takeover all of Eastern Europe was almost complete. However the Soviet Union was yet to be attacked by Germany, and so it was no surprise when Germany broke the Nazi-Soviet Pact as Evan notes that neither Hitler nor Stalin had expected the pact to last for the full 10 years. The Soviet Union was of great significance to Hitler as if the nation could be defeated, it would ensure Germany lebensraum, provide a vast amount of resources and isolate Britain in the war. Therefore Operation Barbarossa was launched and the Soviet Union was invaded on June 22nd, 1941, and yet this was a month later than scheduled due to German actions in the Balkans. This proved to be of crucial importance as although the attack on Russia was immense and used thousands of Axis troops, Germany needed a quick victory. Germany had many early successes, such as the brilliant campaign to capture Kieve in September, and made much progress over an area twice the size of Germany within a month. However despite this, the drive of the German forces had slowed and instead both sides were stopped by a siege. Hitler attempted to break the Soviet…
Approaching ‘D-Day’ By the early 1940s, the war between the Allied Forces and the Axis Forces was well underway. Nazi Germany was spreading its power and influence across Europe and they occupied the majority of Western Europe…
September 1st, 1939, Germany invades Poland. Adolf Hilter gave the order to attack Poland by air and land. The air attacks included bombing Polish airfields and at sea the Germans used U-boats and warships to attack the naval forces in Poland. The land attacks had many armed forces coming into Poland and destroying the rest. “I have issued the command and I'll have anybody who utters but one word of criticism executed by firing squad–that our war aim does not consist in reaching certain lines, but in the physical destruction of the enemy. Accordingly, I have placed my death-head formations in readiness—for the present only in the East— with orders to send to death mercilessly and without compassion, men, women, and children of Polish derivation and language. Only thus shall we gain the living space that we need.” Hilter stated this quote the night before the invasion. The invasion became known as part of Hitler's “blitzkrieg” strategy to take over land and expanded Germany rule. Once the Germans invaded Poland, Hilter set up concentration camps based on religion, race, and politics. When Britain and France heard this news of the invasion in Poland, they declared war on September 4th, 1939 because Hilter broke the Munich…
World War II is one of the most historically important events to have occurred. It changed lives, countries, and economies. My paper is going to cover two battles in particular: the Battle of Britain and the Attack on Pearl Harbor. These two battles specifically are very well known besides being part of World War II.…
The Battle of Britain and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor were events that played a big role in World War II. Both took place in the 1940’s. The Battle of Britain took place between July and October in 1940 while the Pearl Harbor Attack took place on December 7th, 1941. Germany started the Battle of Britain while their allie, Japan, bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, US. Both events were the cause of an effort to destroy war materials such as aircrafts or battle ships.…
On February 2, 1943, Germany is defeated at Stalingrad and looses approximately 841,000 men in combat, which easily made this event one of the biggest turning points in the war because this was the first major loss for Germany. On June 6, 1944, the invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day was another event that resulted in the ending of the war. The British, Canadians, and Americans all got together and stormed several beach on the coast of France in order to take back France from Germany. Germany lost another crucial battle. One of the last causes of why the war came to an end was because of the Battle of Okinawa. America and the United Kingdom fought against Japan on June 21, 1945. Japan lost approximately 100,000 men as the Allies lost more than 65,000. This was a lost Japan did not need and they suffered from it. Even the small things had a big affect on causing the war to…
Battles of WWII World War was a bloody and massive conflict. Each battle saw large losses on each side, not to mention the innocent civilian losses in events such as the Holocaust and the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of the war. Many of these conflicts could be considered major events and turning points of the war, with each one contributing to the final outcome. Among the most impactful battles of WWII was the Battle of Britain on the European stage, and the Battle of the Coral Sea on the Pacific stage.…
World War II was one of the deadliest wars known to man with over 60 million left dead in the time span of 6 years (HistoryNet). The devastating war lasted from September 1st, 1939 through September 2nd, 1945 causing suffering across the world. The battles were mainly located in Europe, Asia, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. In that duration of time, Germany and Japan ended up surrendering making the Allies victorious (HistoryNet). One major event that was a turning point in the war, and had contributed to helping the Allies win is the Doolittle Air Raid.…
After the loss of World War One the Nazi’s needed revenge against the Allied Forces. The Nazis gained support in Germany by promising to break the Treaty of Versailles and make Germany rich and powerful again. This promise and the power of Adolf Hitler caused Germany to disobey the treaty, which was the commencement to World War Two. The three key points to this horrific war was The Battle of Britain, the attack of Pear Harbour, and Victory in Europe Day. These three events in order, demonstrate the shift in power between the Allied Forces and their enemies the Axis.…
Do you know why World War 2 occurred? This is how it all began… Pearl Harbor was the devastating attack on December 7th, 1941. This battle was the importance of the Americans in World War 2.The attack on Pearl Harbor, also known as the Battle of Pearl Harbor, the Hawaii Operation or Operation AI by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters, and Operation Z during planning, was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor.…
Poland September 1939, the Germans Army begins its ruthless march of conquest, and sets the stage for World War II. Poland and its 34 million people are crush, scattered or enslaved by the German juggernaut. Over tens of thousands of square mile are engulfed by movement of Hitler armoured vehicles with lightning speed, the World learns of BLITZKRIG. Success comes easy for the German columns crush the badly out numbered polish defenses. Hitler’s goal was to destroy Dazing, knowing full well that this would bring war to Europe. On September, 1st 1939, Dazing falls to Germany and become part of the Reich and World War II has started. With little to stop their advance armoured cars and tanks speed across Poland at 30 to 37 miles per day. Even with the retreat of the Polish defenders and the demolishing of bridges, the German repair crews keep the columns moving. The German Generals theory was once you achieve contact don’t loose it. With the advancement in aerial reconnaissance, the Luftwaffe was able to easily pin point roads, bridges and troop fortifications railway junctions and important communication…
In the first few months after the U.S. entered the war, the outlook for victory was bleak. Nevertheless, with the successful D-Day Invasion of France, the U.S. helped turn the tide against Nazi Germany in Europe. And, in the Pacific, the U.S. forced Japan to surrender after the dropping of two atomic bombs. Ultimately, WWII witnessed more death, cost more money, damaged more property, affected more people, and caused more far-reaching changes than any other war in history.…
In nineteen thirty-nine, Germany orchestrated an attack on Poland. The attack, conducted by Adolf Hitler, would be the beginnings of the Second World War in Europe. As promised, Great Britain and France declared war on Germany for their attack on Poland. Germany fell under…
