World War II (World War II) was a global war that began on September 1, 1939 and ended on September 2, 1945, lasting six years and eight months.
The context of the outbreak of World War II is complex, and the main reasons are as follows:
Defeat in the First World War。After the end of World War I, Germany was defeated and forced to accept the harsh Treaty of Versailles, which seriously damaged Germany's national dignity and economic interests, and led to the rise of ultra-nationalist and militaristic ideas in Germany.
The rise of fascism。Fascism is an extreme nationalist and militaristic ideology that advocates the use of violence and aggression to achieve national interests. After World War I, fascism rose rapidly in Europe and fascist regimes were established in Germany, Italy, Japan, and other countries.
The defeat of the League of Nations。The League of Nations was an international organization formed after the First World War to maintain world peace, but it showed weakness in dealing with the aggressive expansion of fascism, which led to the continuous expansion of fascism.
Initiator of World War II
The initiators of World War II were the fascist Axis powers, including Germany, Italy, and Japan. All three countries pursued fascist ideas and waged wars in order to fulfill their aggressive and expansionist ambitions.
The detailed course of World War II
World War II can be divided into three phases:
European theater
On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland and World War II officially began. Germany then conquered most of Europe and captured France in June 1940. In June 1941, Germany launched Operation Barbarossa and invaded the Soviet Union. The Soviet-German war was a turning point in World War II, and Germany ultimately failed to conquer the Soviet Union.
Asian theater
In July 1937, Japan launched the "77 Incident" at Lugou Bridge and invaded China in an all-out way. On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, and the Pacific War broke out. Japan quickly occupied most of the islands in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. In June 1942, the Allies won a major victory at the Battle of Midway, turning the tide of the Pacific War.
Global war
In 1943, the Allies won a series of victories in both Europe and Asia, and World War II entered the phase of global warfare. In June 1944, the Allies launched the Normandy landings, successfully bringing the flames of war to the European continent. In February 1945, the Allies defeated Germany in the Battle of Berlin. In August 1945, the U.S. military dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan, forcing Japan to surrender.
The historical impact of World War II
World War II was the most tragic war in human history, causing huge losses in life and property. After the end of the war, the world pattern has undergone major changes, and the international order has also undergone major adjustments.
After World War II, the world economy developed rapidly.
World War II was a catastrophic war, and it caused great harm to humanity. But World War II also promoted the development of human civilization and promoted the progress of the world.