World War II Introduction
Why is it Important? Millions Killed 50 million to 70 million people died 40,000 men served on German U-Boats (submarines) during the war and a huge 30,000 never returned Between the period of 6th June 1944 to 8th May 1945 in Europe the Allies (U.S., Germany) had 200,000 dead and 550,000 wounded During the Holocaust in Germany, over 6 million Jews were killed – 1 million of them babies
Why is It Important? Almost every country in world participated. Two alliances against each other Axis Powers Nazi Germany Kingdom of Italy Empire of Japan Allies United Kingdom France China Soviet Union United States
When it Occurred Started in 1938 – Germany invades Austria US entered war in 1941 Ends on August 6. 1945 – Atomic bombs dropped on Japan & Japan surrenders
Where it Occurred Europe Asia