2. Content …Content …
Causes of world war II.Causes of world war II.
Major events of the war.Major events of the war.
Post war consequences.Post war consequences.
World war II deaths.World war II deaths.
4. CAUSES OF WWIICAUSES OF WWII
Political instability & economic devastationPolitical instability & economic devastation
DepressionDepression
High war debt owed by GermanyHigh war debt owed by Germany
High inflationHigh inflation
Massive unemploymentMassive unemployment
Rise of FascismRise of Fascism
Fascism = “total power is given to a dictator”Fascism = “total power is given to a dictator”
Germany – Adolf HitlerGermany – Adolf Hitler
Italy – Benito MussoliniItaly – Benito Mussolini
Japan – Hideki TojoJapan – Hideki Tojo
*Became the Axis Powers (Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis)*Became the Axis Powers (Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis)
5. Rise of HitlerRise of Hitler
Nazi Party organized, 1920sNazi Party organized, 1920s
Nazi party largest in Germany, 1932Nazi party largest in Germany, 1932
Hitler voted as chancellor, 1933Hitler voted as chancellor, 1933
New parliament createdNew parliament created
450, 000 members450, 000 members
Larger than German armyLarger than German army
6. THE ALLIESTHE ALLIES
GREAT BRITAINGREAT BRITAIN
Winston ChurchillWinston Churchill
UNITED STATESUNITED STATES
Franklin D. RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. TrumanHarry S. Truman
SOVIET UNIONSOVIET UNION
Joseph StalinJoseph Stalin
7. Hitler and Stalin (the Russian
leader) signed a ‘non-
aggression pact’.
They promised that neither
country would attack the other
in the event of war.
As part of the deal, Hitler
promised Stalin part of Poland,
which he planned to invade
soon.
August 1939: Germany and Russia signed a non-aggression pact
This photo shows the Russian foreign minister
signing the pact, whilst Stalin stands smiling in
the background
8. But, the pact allowedBut, the pact allowed
Germany to march intoGermany to march into
Poland without fear ofPoland without fear of
an attack from Russia.an attack from Russia.
On 3On 3rdrd
September 1939,September 1939,
Germany invadedGermany invaded
Poland and started aPoland and started a
War with Britain andWar with Britain and
France.France.
September 1939: Germany invaded Poland
German troops marching
into Warsaw, the capital
of Poland.
9. May 1940: Germany turned west andMay 1940: Germany turned west and
invaded France and the Netherlandsinvaded France and the Netherlands
In May 1940, GermanyIn May 1940, Germany
used Blitzkrieg tactics toused Blitzkrieg tactics to
attack France and theattack France and the
Netherlands.Netherlands.
British troops wereBritish troops were
forced to retreat from theforced to retreat from the
beaches of Dunkirk inbeaches of Dunkirk in
northern France.northern France.
Captured British
troops, May 1940
10. By June 1940, France had surrendered to theBy June 1940, France had surrendered to the
GermansGermans
Britain now stood aloneBritain now stood alone
as the last remainingas the last remaining
enemy of Hitler’senemy of Hitler’s
Germany in WesternGermany in Western
Europe.Europe.
Adolf Hitler tours Paris after his
successful invasion.
11. MAJOR EVENTS OF WWIIMAJOR EVENTS OF WWII
September 1, 1939 – Germany invades PolandSeptember 1, 1939 – Germany invades Poland
Germany invades France (captures Paris)Germany invades France (captures Paris)
Battle of Britain begins (bombing London)Battle of Britain begins (bombing London)
US aids Britain in return for basesUS aids Britain in return for bases
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, HIJapan bombed Pearl Harbor, HI
Germany declares war on USGermany declares war on US
12. Cont…Cont…
US declares war on Germany & JapanUS declares war on Germany & Japan
Battle of Midway – turning point against JapanBattle of Midway – turning point against Japan
Germany invades Soviet UnionGermany invades Soviet Union
Battle of Stalingrad (turning point in Europe)Battle of Stalingrad (turning point in Europe)
Atomic Bombs dropped: Hiroshima & NagasakiAtomic Bombs dropped: Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Japan surrendersJapan surrenders
14. Human costHuman cost
40 millions dead in Europe40 millions dead in Europe
Two-third were civiliansTwo-third were civilians
One-fifith of Poland’s population diedOne-fifith of Poland’s population died
20 million people displaced20 million people displaced
15. Economic costEconomic cost
WW1 fighting took place mostly on the WesternWW1 fighting took place mostly on the Western
Front while during WW2 entire Europe wasFront while during WW2 entire Europe was
involved.involved.
Aerial bombing destroyed many citiesAerial bombing destroyed many cities
Transport and communication disruptedTransport and communication disrupted
Industry destroyedIndustry destroyed
Food production fell to halfFood production fell to half
150 million people dependent on relief food150 million people dependent on relief food
distributiondistribution
Soviet economy badly effected-25 millionsSoviet economy badly effected-25 millions
homelesshomeless