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How World War 2 Began

The Beginning of World War II (1939-1945) Roots and Deep Causes The Treaty of Versailles (1919) imposed harsh terms on Germany after World War I, leading to widespread discontent in German society. The rise of fascist regimes in Germany, Italy and Japan, as Hitler, Mussolini and the Emperor of Japan sought to expand their influence. The failure of the League of Nations The League of Nations was unable to prevent military aggression due to its weakness and the failure of the major powers to adhere to it. 2. Events that paved the way for the war Occupation of Manchuria (1931) Japan invaded Chinese Manchuria, revealing the weakness of the international community in confronting aggression. Italian invasion of Ethiopia (1935) Mussolini invaded Ethiopia and was not subjected to real sanctions. Annexation of Austria (1938) Hitler seized Austria in what is known as the "Anschluss". Munich Conference (1938) The Western powers agreed to give Hitler the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia, which encouraged him to further expansion. 3. The First Spark: The Invasion of Poland (September 1, 1939) On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland using the "Blitzkrieg" tactic, launching a rapid and devastating attack. Two days later, on September 3, 1939, Britain and France declared war on Germany, officially starting World War II. On September 17, 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Poland from the east in accordance with the secret agreement between Stalin and Hitler (the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact). Thus, World War II began, and in the following years it would spread to the entire world.** Of course! Here are the details of **The first battlefronts after the declaration of World War II 1. The Western Front (Phoney War – 1939-1940) Although Britain and France declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939, there was no direct fighting on the Western Front for several months, in what is known as the "Phoney War". There were some skirmishes, but the Allies did not launch a major attack on Germany despite its occupation of Poland. During this period, Germany reinforced its forces in preparation for a large-scale attack. 2. The Soviet invasion of Finland (Winter War – November 30, 1939) After occupying Poland, the Soviet Union moved to invade Finland in the "Winter War". The Soviet army faced fierce resistance from the Finns, but was eventually able to impose a peace treaty under which it obtained lands from Finland. 3. German invasion of Denmark and Norway (April 9, 1940) Germany launched Operation Weserübung to take control of Denmark and Norway. Denmark surrendered in a single day, but Norway** resisted for several weeks with British and French assistance, before Germany took full control. 4. Fall of France (May–June 1940) On May 10, 1940, Germany attacked the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg as part of its plan to invade France. The Germans broke through the Maginot Line (French defenses) through the Ardennes Forest, catching the French by surprise. By June 14, 1940, the Germans entered Paris, and on June 22, France signed a surrender agreement. France was divided into an occupied zone and a zone run by the Vichy government, which collaborated with the Germans. 5. Battle of Britain (July–October 1940) After the fall of France, Germany launched a massive air attack on Britain in an attempt to force its surrender. This battle became known as the "Battle of Britain", as the Royal Air Force (RAF) fought fierce battles against German aircraft (Luftwaffe). The Germans failed to gain control of British airspace, forcing Hitler to cancel his plans to invade Britain (Operation Sea Lion). Conclusion: After the fall of Poland, Germany focused on the Western Front, while the Soviets invaded Finland. After months of "Phoney War", German attacks began on Denmark, Norway, and France. By mid-1940, Germany controlled most of Western Europe, but failed to subjugate Britain.