Category: World War 2

War is political. International politics have an influence on global wars. The Second War was a war of actions, words, and fierce battles between the UK, US, former Soviet Union and the Nazi rule. During this time of 1939-1945, the UK, United States and the Soviet Union competed against each other in the development of…

Introduction Russia occupies two continents; a large part of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. The countrys climate is close to generally continental, even though as it rises from west to east the influence of the Atlantic Ocean reduces. Continental climate is found in the East Siberia and an Artic climate is found in the northern…

The start of this tragic event was on September 1st, 1939. Adolf Hitler, Fuhrer of Germany, invaded the country of Poland. He was obsessed with the idea of having a pure German superior race, which he called Aryan. In believing this, Hitler was confident, the only way to achieve his pure German race, was to…

Transformations in Aircraft Manufacturing Post World War 2 Introduction Aircraft manufacturing changed a lot after the end of World War 2. Changing markets, increasing needs in the commercial market, the emergence of a new enemy, and new emerging technologies created many new opportunities and challenges during the post-war era. After so many years of war,…

Racism’s Dark Shadow: World War II and its Impact on Racial Prejudice Introduction During the year 1941, America was still trying to recover from the great depression. Many people had no jobs. When the United States entered the war, it changed the nation. The war created many jobs and opportunities to have a better economy…

World War II: Balancing Advantages and Negative Impacts Introduction World War 2 was fought between the Allied powers and Axis power in the year 1939 to 1945 (A&E Television Network, 2018). Germany invaded Poland on 1st September 1939 (History plex. 2018). Britain and France, who promised military support to Poland asked Germany to withdraw their…

Cultural Heritage during World War 2: The Amber Room and the Monuments Men Introduction In Salt to the Sea, many people are trying to evacuate and get transported out of Germany and into safety. The story tells of a group of these people and their experience in trying to clear out of Germany. Body The…

The German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact and the Unfolding of World War II Introduction The German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact was signed by Hitler and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in August 1939, inciting a flurry of concern in London and Paris. The invasion of Poland, a nation to which Great Britain and France had guaranteed military support if Germany…

Pearl Harbor: Catalyst for Societal Change Post-WW2 Pearl Harbor: The Turning Point in War and American Societal Views Life after WW2 When the United States was coming out of the Great Depression, women and other races were treated differently. One of the nation’s most defining points in history was World War II. After almost a…