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Second World War

Second World War. The Causes of WWII. By Polly Tong. Total War. WWI was only fought in Europe, but the fighting area of WWII covered Asia, Northern Africa, Pacific Ocean and Europe [ refer to web-site : world maps ] Not only soldiers were involved in WWII, but there were also citizens

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Second World War

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  1. Second World War The Causes of WWII By Polly Tong

  2. Total War • WWI was only fought in Europe, but the fighting area of WWII covered Asia, Northern Africa, Pacific Ocean and Europe [ refer to web-site : world maps ] • Not only soldiers were involved in WWII, but there were also citizens • Many people died in the war

  3. New Weapons • During WWII, many new weapons were invented. • War was not only fought on land and on sea, but also fought in the air. • Bomb, radar, rocket & atomic bomb were used during the WWII • It increased the death

  4. Europe Important War • In 1940, Hitler invaded France and Paris was fallen • Hitler set up a Vichy Government in France to rule the French

  5. Europe Important War • After invading France, the next step of Hitler was to conquer Britain. • Aircrafts widely used, and radar was first used.

  6. Europe Important War • When Hitler was bombing London, British lived under the ground.

  7. Europe Important War • Then in June 1941, Hitler German Army started to invade USSR and did not give any warning to Stalin. • On 7 December 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and led USA to enter the War.

  8. Europe Important War • Pearl Harbor after the attack.

  9. Propaganda War • Besides the battles, both Alliance and Axis used other kind of war—propaganda • It raised the motivation and morale of subjects and soldiers, also weakened the morale of enemies.

  10. Propaganda War

  11. Propaganda War

  12. The End of War • The turning point of Alliance --- UAS entered the War • 1944, Alliance soldiers landing in Normandy, this day was called “ D-Day ”. • 1945 Alliance troops encircled Berlin • 8 May, 1945 Germany surrendered.

  13. The End of War • Aixs Powers signed the peace conference.

  14. THE END

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