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    World War II lasted from September first, nineteen-thirty-nine through September second, nineteen-forty-five. In nineteen-eighteen, After World War I, Germany was prohibited from having armed forces. Then in nineteen-thirty-three, Germans voted Adolf Hitler as their new leader who quickly armed his country once again. Hitler wasted no time to try and capture new land from other countries to make Germany a stronger country. World war II had a major impact on many different parts of the world. The countries of the War split into two sides. They were either a part of the Allied Powers or the Axis Powers. In each power, every country played an important role in the War. The Allied Powers included the United States, Britain, France, USSR, Australia,…

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    World War II was undoubtedly a period where many countries showed the cruel, ruthless horrors their inhabitants were capable of accomplishing, the Holocaust and Pearl Harbor being two memorable examples set by Germany and Japan. Many Americans, when asked about the worst incidents of World War II, are typically reminded of the Holocaust and Pearl Harbor, which are both undeniably grisly World War II events, but sadly, events like the atomic bombing of Hiroshima are generally overlooked. However,…

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    World War II Inventions

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    Most of the many inventions from World War II are still in use today. Many lives were forever changed because of the new ideas brought to us during this time period. During World War II, many new inventions and innovations were created that impacted America forever. Many famous and important inventors created their most well-known creations during World War II. Inventions such as penicillin, the atomic bomb, and the microwave are only very few of the inventions that the mastermind inventors…

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    Hollywood In World War II

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    Throughout the United States’ participation in World War II, the American film industry was called upon by the federal government to produce film after film to inform the public of the events overseas and to emotionally influence the American people in order to keep them invested in the war efforts. From films of live combat during the Battle of the Midway, to cartoons promoting the donation of resources like rubber for military purposes, to dramas of romance between a soldier and his lover back…

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    The Aftermath of World War II In 1939 the world was at war, and nothing would ever be the same. Adolf Hitler was the man that was responsible for the millions of lives lost. Wanting to restore Germany to her formal glory, Hitler thought of doing so through racial dominance. Cities were bombed, civilians brutally killed, and mass genocide was committed. He was doing this with the intention of breaking their hope. On lookers from other countries were turning a blind eye to war. By 1940 Germany,…

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    World War II Propaganda

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    American naval fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the U.S had entered another war, the The Second World War, or known to many of us today as World War II. “World War II was one of the most monumental events in history and certainly one of the most significant events in the 20th century.” World War II presented many changes in the the normal lives of american citizen as well as the workplace for U.S. citizens on the homefront, especially for the women that were left behind. We had to work together we…

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    World War II Withdrawal

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    Withdrawal of Goods During the War “Do with less so they’ll have more.” That quote speaks about the novelty of helping the soldiers when they don’t have much while on duty. They sacrifice their life so we can be free, so it seems fair to lose some of our many freedoms so they can fight for us. Rationing was a major issue during World War II that burdened many lives around the world. While it made many people frustrated, it was always for a reputable cause. Depending on where in the world you…

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    The Cause Of World War II

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    There are many aspects to the cause of World War II. If any of these causes were to be removed, the war could have been lessened into a smaller war that would not have caused such widespread physical and economic destruction. The Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, Hitler and the Nazi Party, appeasement and Fascism all played key roles in the war, and because of this none of them can be discussed in total isolation from the others. During World War II Germany became allies with Italy,…

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    At all times and in all countries, women are perceived as peace makers, while men are those who start wars or any conflicts. However, when the conflict occurs and men have to fight for their country or beliefs, women do not stand aside. Women’s role and contribution during World War II was neglected and marginalized by the society, government and historians for a long time. Although, most of their contribution still remains hidden or even forgotten, this paper will demonstrate how women could be…

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    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…

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