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The Causes and Impact of World War II: A Comprehensive Overview

World War II was a global conflict that spanned continents and involved not only soldiers but also civilians. This war was marked by significant events such as Hitler's invasion of France, the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, and the widespread use of new weapons, including bombs and atomic armaments. Propaganda played a crucial role in motivating both Allied and Axis forces. The Allied forces' D-Day invasion in 1944 and the eventual encirclement of Berlin led to Germany's surrender on May 8, 1945, marking the end of the war and the Axis powers' defeat.

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The Causes and Impact of World War II: A Comprehensive Overview

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  1. Second World War The Causes of WWII By Polly Tong

  2. Total War • WWI was only fought in Europe, but the fighting area of WWII covered Asia, Northern Africa, Pacific Ocean and Europe [ refer to web-site : world maps ] • Not only soldiers were involved in WWII, but there were also citizens • Many people died in the war

  3. New Weapons • During WWII, many new weapons were invented. • War was not only fought on land and on sea, but also fought in the air. • Bomb, radar, rocket & atomic bomb were used during the WWII • It increased the death

  4. Europe Important War • In 1940, Hitler invaded France and Paris was fallen • Hitler set up a Vichy Government in France to rule the French

  5. Europe Important War • After invading France, the next step of Hitler was to conquer Britain. • Aircrafts widely used, and radar was first used.

  6. Europe Important War • When Hitler was bombing London, British lived under the ground.

  7. Europe Important War • Then in June 1941, Hitler German Army started to invade USSR and did not give any warning to Stalin. • On 7 December 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and led USA to enter the War.

  8. Europe Important War • Pearl Harbor after the attack.

  9. Propaganda War • Besides the battles, both Alliance and Axis used other kind of war—propaganda • It raised the motivation and morale of subjects and soldiers, also weakened the morale of enemies.

  10. Propaganda War

  11. Propaganda War

  12. The End of War • The turning point of Alliance --- UAS entered the War • 1944, Alliance soldiers landing in Normandy, this day was called “ D-Day ”. • 1945 Alliance troops encircled Berlin • 8 May, 1945 Germany surrendered.

  13. The End of War • Aixs Powers signed the peace conference.

  14. THE END

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