Benito Mussolini Effects

The War that Changed It All: The Effects of World War II Over 50 million died; 25 million more were wounded. Not only was this event a defining moment in the 1930s and 40s, it was a defining moment for humanity. It was World War II. Benito Mussolini, the dictator of Italy, once said about the war, “Blood alone moves the wheels of history.” Considered the costliest and deadliest war in history, it truly did move the wheels of history, as Mussolini would put it. When an event as big as World War II happens, there are bound to be effects afterwards, some that are positive and some that are negative, including medical and technological effects. But what happened during World War II?
Asking when World War II started is a good way to start a long and passionate debate. Many say that the war is merely a continuation of World War I, with a long ”break” in between. Others point to Japan seizing control of Manchuria from China in 1931. The date that is the most popular, however, is the invasion of Poland by Adolf Hitler and Germany in 1939, causing Great Britain and France to declare war against Germany. By May of 1940, Germany had invaded and defeated many neighboring colonies and countries. By this time, Italy joined the war as well, siding with Germany, and began attacking southern France. Britain was also …show more content…
Many health issues that soldiers face during World War II were from a range of environmental and chemical hazards. Many, along with civilians, encountered harmful sounds, radiation, and chemicals like mustard gas were health risks that many faced throughout and after war. Noise came from many different elements, like gunfire, explosives, rockets, machinery, and aircraft. Most of the problems included hearing loss and tinnitus, which is ringing in the ears. While this isn’t nearly as dangerous as other health effects, it was one of the more common problems people