World War II
World War 2 started in September 1939 when Germany attacked Poland. The Axis powers were those countries that joined to attack Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean and the Pacific. The Allied Powers generally consisted of Great Britain, The Soviet Union, China and the United States. In this section you can read all about the different Battles also read out about the different leaders during this time. Many of the events are also covered and we have a section on the different type of weapons. This is a part of history that we should never forget and hopefully you’ll learn something in this section.
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Battle of Berlin
The Battle for Berlin was all about securing victory, one that had already been hard fought
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Battle of Britain
The Royal Air Force was formed on April 1st 1918 near the end of World War I, and even to this day it is one of the top independent air forces in the world
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Battle of Guadalcanal
With the Battle of Midway in the history books, the United States turned their eyes towards an offensive strike
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Battle of Iwo Jima
With the country already reeling from the two previous U.S. campaigns, Japan put together its best offensive output since Pearl Harbor
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Battle of Midway
With America still reeling from the attack on Pearl Harbor, it was time for a counterattack. Both sides had already vocally declared war on one another, and now the next phase was in motion
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Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad took place from July 17th 1942 to February 2nd 1943. The Eastern front battle is considered by many to be the greatest defense by the Russians
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Battle of the Atlantic
Germany’s counter blockade against Britain included the full force of the Kriegsmarine, also known as the German Navy.
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Battle of the Bulge
Adolph Hitler was determined to force his way through the Allied troops, and decided to split them up by using a surprise blitzkrieg
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D-Day the Invasion of Normandy
The Invasion of Normandy began on June 6th 1944 and ended on August 1944, and was a joint effort by all of the Allied Forces
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Pearl Harbor
With tensions still ongoing with World War II, the U.S. still considered itself a neutral ally, yet played a big role in the Allied Force
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Adolf Hitler
Hitler was on the edge of victory before he made a number of costly mistakes. His ideas and policies regarding the Jews and other races resulted in the loss of millions of lives.
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Anne Frank
Anne Frank was born on June 12, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany. Her father was a German officer during World War I.
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Benito Mussolini
Mussolini started out as a socialist but his outlook changed and he became a fascist. He rose to power in Italy and, believing that the Germans would win the war
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Charles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle was a French hero who refused to accept France’s surrender to Germany’s forces.
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Douglas MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur spent his life in the army. He was born on a military base and he died in a military hospital.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower was one of the military commanders in charge of the American forces during World War II.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt refused to be constrained by the traditional view of a woman’s role. She fought for the rights of women and the disadvantaged
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt was a popular president who throughout his political career focused on reforming and developing social programs to help people
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George Patton
George S. Patton was a famous soldier who excelled at military matters. He had a forceful personality and was a strong promoter of using the tank in war.
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Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman was thrust into the presidency just a few short weeks after becoming the vice-president. When Franklin. D. Roosevelt died shortly after winning the election, Truman became the new president
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Hirohito
Hirohito was the emperor of Japan during World War II. There is a lot of debate regarding how much responsibility Hirohito has for the actions of Japan during the war
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Joseph Stalin
Stalin was a brutal dictator who was responsible for the death of millions. He held power in an iron fist until his death in 1953
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Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill was chosen as one of the most influential leaders of all time. He was the prime minister of Britain during World War II and was also involved in the government during World War I
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Bataan Death March
In December 1941, Japan invaded the Philippines, an island in South-East Asia, defeating Filipino and American soldiers
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Before the war, many scientists had been investigating the possibility of generating energy and even weapons from the atom
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Japanese Internment Camps
After Japan had bombed Pearl Harbour in December 1941, America declared war on Japan. President Roosevelt then decided to sign an order to force Japanese-Americans to leave their homes
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The Holocaust
The Holocaust was a terrible part of World War II that involved the mass murder of nearly 6 million Jews, as well as others
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The Marshall Plan and Recovery
The Marshall Plan was named after George C. Marshall who had become Secretary of State in February 1947.
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VE and VJ Days
Germany had been defeated by the Allied forces, but the Nazi leader Adolf Hitler was no longer alive.
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War Crimes Trials
After World War II came to an end, the Allies, including America, the Soviet Union and Great Britain wanted to punish those who started and planned the war.
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After World War 2
The world was a very different place after World War II. Millions of people were dead. Much of Europe and the Pacific lay in ruins
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Allied Powers and Leaders
The Allies during World War II were those leaders who stood against Germany and its allies during the Second World War
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Axis Powers and Leaders
The Axis powers were those countries that joined to attack Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean and the Pacific. When Germany, Italy and Japan became allies
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Causes of World War 2
The roots of World War II sprouted in the treaty that ended World War I. The Treaty of Versailles put a heavy load on the people of Germany
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End of World War 2
Because there were three main Axis powers, there were three different endings to World War II. Italy, Germany and Japan all entered the war with different goals
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War in Europe
While there were many things that led up to World War II, it officially began in Europe on September 3, 1939
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War in the Pacific
As war raged in Europe, President Roosevelt continued to stick to his promise to keep the United States neutral.
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World War two Timeline
World war 2 started in September 1939 when Germany attacked Poland. But, the United States did not enter the war until after the Japanese bombed the American fleet in Pearl Harbor
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Aircraft in World War Two
In World War I, aircraft were dangerous flying tin cans. At the beginning of World War II, the situation was the same, but then with advanced technology
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Submarines of World War Two
Submarines have a long history. In 1580, a British innkeeper, William Bourne, actually drew a diagram of a submarine.
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World War II Aircraft Carriers
An aircraft carrier serves many functions during war. Think of it as a floating city where planes can depart from, supplies can be moved
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World War II Ships
During World War II many changes were made to military ships. The ships began to use diesel engines, submarines were added to both Axis and Allies
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World War II Tanks
The very first tank was invented in 1915 and began to be used in World War I. It was named Little Willie. Little Willie was made in England
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Battles and Events
Leaders
Other Events
Overview
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