What Was WWII?
WWII was a global war that consisted of many countries fighting for what they thought was right. With his Nazi Party, Adolf Hitler was able to take control of Europe. His alliances with Japan and Italy are what reinforced Germany to become a major power during the late 1930's and early 1940's. In 1939, Hitler invaded Poland. This drove Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany. With 45-60 million people killed (6 million of those being Jews) WWII would be known as the deadliest war the world has ever seen. It was now up to the Allied Powers to save the Day
Down below are links to two videos by the youtube channel "Crash Course." These videos describe what WWII was and how it impacted todays society.
World War II Part 1: Crash Course US History #35
World War II Part 2 - The Homefront: Crash Course US History #36
Down below are links to two videos by the youtube channel "Crash Course." These videos describe what WWII was and how it impacted todays society.
World War II Part 1: Crash Course US History #35
World War II Part 2 - The Homefront: Crash Course US History #36