Allies of World War II

the United States became involved in World War II, preparations were being made, either to contribute to our allies in the way of loans, and goods, or because inevitably, the United States might be drawn into the world war. Roosevelt wanted to help our allies, and stop the spread of communism, but was concerned about getting directly involved in the war. Americans did not want to join, they wanted to recover from World War I, and remain isolated from the war in Europe. Roosevelt was very…

East Germany The cold war was a state of geopolitical tension and an ideological war between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1991. During World War II the United States and the Soviet Union worked together to fight against the axis powers, notably Nazi-Germany. After the war, Germany was left defeated, and Britain and France were left drained and exhausted. The United States and the Soviet Union, though also drained, held considerable power, and both soon rose to superpower…

something brave and does the right thing. Their heroic actions could change the world forever. A hero puts their life in front of others. A hero is courageous. Someone who is a hero does things that other people at the time never thought humanly possible or sane. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was one of the greatest British heroes of the world because of the life he led, his achievements in World War II and other wars, and the historical legacy he left behind. Churchill had an…

Opening the way for another war, the Axis’ power took advantage of this ever changing world. America, in response to the actions, forced themselves into the war. With America coming out of isolation, the Allies had gained a new ally and an advantage in the war. With the American nation by their side, the Allies had become stronger and had gained the upper hand on the Axis. Demise, prejudice, and brutality defined the war and as a result the impact left on this world has caused an unexpected…

politics and he was able persuade them to agree to America joining World War II…

memories. Though most of the population today was not alive for pre-World War II and the Second World War, there is still a fascination with this particular era. The Allies and the Axis powers fought through different periods of isolation, appeasement and total war over a span of a decade; however, the greatest speculation is over Nazi Germany, who grew in power drastically after World War I’s breaking of the nation. After the Allies bankrupted the German state, Adolf Hitler was able to rise to…

Hitler invaded Poland because he wanted to regain some of the territory Germany lost World War I . He captured Poland by using a battle strategy called “Blitzkrieg,” a strategy where they first perform bombing runs in the air, knocking out railroads, communication lines, and weapons depot. Then, the ground troops would come in with tanks, infantry, and artillery, killing off the rest of any resistance. The Polish Army was unable to defend against Hitler’s Army because they were under-equipped.…

Throughout the course of human history, war and conflict have brought about unconventional and often controversial methods and tactics. From the unprecedented uprising that was the American Revolution, to the invasion of Mexico in 1846, to the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the United States has no doubt seen its own fair share of controversy surrounding wartime decisions. The Vietnam conflict was no different. After initially offering France support in Vietnam, the United…

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…

When discussing about World War II, one might think about Hitler, the axis powers, the allies, and the “winners” and “losers” of this global war. Rarely does one consider how propaganda played a crucial role during this significant movement. Specifically, one fails to recognize the blunt, racist propaganda that was exposed to civilians. This would be the last thing on one’s mine when discussing World War II but that is just it. Propaganda did play a massive role; however, it has been brushed to…