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Why WW2 occured and how it altered the global landscape?

By Imdad Ullah Published 9 months ago 3 min read

World War II: A Global Conflict

World War II, one of the most devastating conflicts in human history, lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved most of the world's nations, including all of the great powers, eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.

Causes of World War II

1. *The Treaty of Versailles*: The treaty imposed harsh penalties on Germany after World War I, leading to widespread resentment.

2. *Rise of Fascism and Nationalism*: Leaders like Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Hirohito promoted aggressive militarism and nationalism.

3. *Appeasement Policy*: Britain and France's policy of giving in to Germany's demands emboldened Hitler's aggression.

4. *German Rearmament*: Germany's remilitarization of the Rhineland and annexation of Austria and Czechoslovakia went largely unchecked.

Major Events of World War II

1. *Invasion of Poland (1939)*: Germany's invasion of Poland prompted declarations of war from France and Britain.

2. *Battle of Britain (1940)*: The German air campaign against Britain failed, marking a significant turning point.

3. *Invasion of the Soviet Union (1941)*: Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Operation Barbarossa, proved costly and ultimately unsuccessful.

4. *Pearl Harbor (1941)*: Japan's surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor drew the United States into the war.

5. *D-Day (1944)*: The Allied invasion of Normandy marked a crucial turning point in the war.

Consequences of World War II

1. *Human Toll*: An estimated 50-80 million people lost their lives, making it the deadliest conflict in human history.

2. *Destruction and Economic Impact*: Many cities and towns were devastated, leading to significant economic and social disruption.

3. *The Holocaust*: The systematic persecution and genocide of six million Jews and millions of others deemed undesirable by the Nazi regime.

4. *Nuclear Warfare*: The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki introduced the world to the devastating power of nuclear warfare.

Aftermath and Legacy

1. *Formation of the United Nations*: The UN was established to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.

2. *Cold War*: The war marked the beginning of the Cold War, a decades-long ideological conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.

3. *European Integration*: The devastation of World War II led to efforts to integrate Europe, including the formation of the European Union.

In conclusion, World War II was a global conflict that resulted from a complex interplay of factors, including the rise of fascist and nationalist ideologies, aggressive militarism, and the failure of appeasement policies. The war's consequences were catastrophic, but it also led to significant changes in the global order, including the formation of the United Nations and the European Union.

This keeping in view the great devastations occuring due to world war two,it can be concluded that war is no policy to conquer and surrender is not an option.Thus according to Nepolion, fear is no policy and surrender is not an option.

However it is a famous statement that war may lead to peace and stability across the global landscap.

This statement is the juvenile reflection of the consequences of world war 2.as The formation of united nations occured due to rising of tensions among states,and the devastated states has the consequences far beyond the boundaries.

Thus it fact that war may lead to peace and stability across the global landscap.

Everyone of the states never ever wans to surrender to another states and where ever the conflict arises,it goes far beyond the boundaries and never takes the name to be ended peacefully.

Thus in today's era, it's became possible due to previous wars and conflicts that led to the formation of united nations and peace resolution institutions.

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