The Unfortunate World War II - 2845 Words

The unfortunate World War II (WWII) began On September 1st 1939 and it ended in the year of 1945. Even though this war only lasted six years, it cost more than 60 million lives. Except Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, another great power was the Soviet Union, led by Joseph Stalin. Stalin and Hitler signed a nonaggression pact that stated that they would not fight against each other in the war, and both agreed to divide Poland between them. Not only that but USSR (United Soviet Socialist Republic) would also take over Finland, and Baltic countries such as Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. After signing the pact, Hitler invaded Poland, by using blitzkrieg strategy, or lighting war. This strategy involved fast moving tanks and airplanes bombing†¦show more content†¦Allies, after being trapped by the Germans, retreated to the beaches of Dunkirk, and still fell to cruel Germans. Because France fell so quickly, Great Britain was left alone to fight against the Nazis (National Socialist German Worker’s Party) that was formed in 1933, by Adolf Hitler. Fortunately, Great Britain had a great leader, Winston Churchill, which became a new prime minister. His goal was to never give in under the Nazi’s rule. He strongly wanted to keep Britain as an independent country. Even though Luftwaffe or Germany’s air force, bombed Britain’s airfields and airplane factories as well as one of its biggest and most important cities, London, The British still stood strong, ready to fight back. Great Britain, with such technological advances such as a radar and Engima, was able to hit back the Germans hard. During this continuous battle over Britain, known as The Battle of Britain, many citizens were in great danger due to non-stop bombings, therefore subways and basements became new homes for the Londoners. Finally on May 10, 1941, Hitler drew back all of his attacks. This victory was significant for the allies, because it showed that there is greater than H itler, and that he could be stooped. Because Britain fought and did not give up, Hitler had to change his strategy. Instead of focusing on Britain, he wanted to take over Mediterranean and the Balkans, and lastly the Soviet Union. Mussolini, the Dictator of Italy took over North Africa