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World War II. Manuit Mon. The World War II was caused by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. It led to great agony for millions of lives. World War II. Adolf Hitler. Hitler became the supreme leader of Germany in 1934 Hitler was interested in the plan of seizing the German race (Aryan).
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World War II Manuit Mon
The World War II was caused by Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. It led to great agony for millions of lives. World War II
Adolf Hitler Hitler became the supreme leader of Germany in 1934 Hitler was interested in the plan of seizing the German race (Aryan)
The Axis Powers • The three major Axis powers are listed below: • Germany • Japan • Italy
The Allies Three major Allies are listed below: United States British France
The War Begins • The Axis; Germany, Japan, and Italy began invading other countries • On September 1, 1939 Hitler sent troops to invade Poland • French and Britain declared war on Germany in September 3, 1939 • French and Britain were unable to stop Germany from taking over other countries
Japanese Attack • Japan invaded Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos, back then it was known as Indochina • On December 7, 1941, Japanese planes strikes Pearl Harbor • They dropped bombs on American ships • Japan destroyed most the naval base
United States at War • United States declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941 • U.S. plane dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan in August 6, 1945 • Later on August 9, U.S. dropped another atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan • Japan surrendered after the devastating bombs
Enormous Invasion • The Allies invade Europe • German forces surrendered • The Axis leaders were either killed or committed suicide • Adolf Hitler committed suicide
World War II Ends • World War II was considered the most devastating war in the history • Between 40 and 60 million people died • Millions were left homeless