New Zealand was involved in World War II from the beginning to the end because of its close ties with Britain. New Zealand fought hard and sacrificed many men in the battles it fought. The battle of Crete, the North African campaign, and the battle of Britain are three examples of how New Zealand troops contributed to the Allied effort. Its involvement in the Second World War increased its confidence and strengthened its sense of identity. New Zealand declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939, right after the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. New Zealand and Britain were a very close alliance. If something was a threat to Britain then it was a threat to New Zealand. When Italy joined the war on Germany’s side on June 10, 1940, New Zealand became much more serious and instituted the draft. On December 7, 1941 New Zealand declared war on Finland, Hungary, and Romania. Britain, USA, and New Zealand declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941. Also on December 13, 1941, New Zealand declared war on Bulgaria. World War II took fifty million lives including one in every 150 New Zealanders. The Second World War gave New Zealand a new identity and a great confidence about its importance in the world. Around 140,000 New Zealand men and women served in the war. The Allies fought in the North African Campaign, which ended with Germany and Italy surrendering. This campaign took place between 1940 and 1943. During this time the 2nd New Zealand Division fought in some of the fiercest battles of this desert campaign. In June 1940 Italy decided to enter the war on Germany’s side. This decision endangered Britain’s position in Egypt. In September of 1940, 250,000 Italian troops entered Egypt. The Italians were po... ... middle of paper ... ...e Allied soldiers left behind surrendered on June 1, 1941. Later some were able to escape to Egypt with the help of Cretan civilians. The ones that weren’t able to escape were marched to a transit camp with no food or water before being transported to the mainland Greece. Once in Greece they were taken to transit camps at Corinth or Salonika. Most of the men were able to escape to the hills because of the lack of security at the camps. New Zealand had a great impact on the outcome of World War II. Also, World War II changed New Zealand for the better. New Zealand fought hard, sacrificed many men, and helped win many battles. World War II led New Zealand to make relations with other countries that it most likely wouldn’t have made if it hadn’t fought in the war. The confidence that New Zealand has today is due, in part, to its efforts in World War II.
3 September 1939 when Australia joined the war playing a significant role in World War 2, winning a lot of their campaigns. Almost million Australians, both men and women helped win WW2 all over the world. The war started for Australia when Great Britain declared war on Germany. This lead to Australia fighting in Germany and Italy in Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa, Japan in south-east Asia and other parts of the Pacific. Australia was involved in one of the most important battles in WWII, Kokoda track campaign in 1942. There are several reasons why this battle was so significant. Firstly, Kokoda track campaign stopped the invasion of Australia. Secondly, the Kokoda track campaign lead to the victory of WWII with the defeat of Japan. Lastly, the conditions that all the troops at the Kokoda campaign had to go through was atrocious and against the ally troop’s odds. This battle leads to the development of the nation. This is why Kokoda was the most important battle fought by the Australian’s in WWII.
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The Australian participation in WW2 was similar to that of WW1 in many ways. After the British declared war on Germany on September 3rd 1939, an Australian declaration of war was automatic. Aussie troops were soon sent to different parts of the world to help the British and other allied countries. It was not until late 1941 that they were recalled in order to defend the homefront. Darwin had been suddenly attacked by Japanese planes and small enemy submarines had snuck into Sydney Harbour. Darwin was repeatedly bombed by Japanese planes until July 1941, when along with American troops, the Aussies managed to drive them out of the Solomon Islands and northeastern New Guinea and eliminate a strong Japanese base at Rabaul. Without General MacArthur's troops, the enemy may very well have invaded Australia. This illustrates the importance of alliances.
World War II was a war that proved to the world the awesome power of the United States. Many events led up to the U.S. involvement in the war, topped off by the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor. Many great people contributed to leading the United State to victory in the war. They include General Douglas MacArthur, General Dwight Eisenhower, and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. World War II also consisted of many major events including Operation Overlord and the U.S. bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Overall the United States played a major role in World War II and displayed their power through strong generals and their initiative and strong leadership in major events.
World War II began on September 1, 1939. It all started when Hitler wanted to expand his territory, and he had planned to invade Poland on this day. Then two years later in 1941 Japan bombed America in which is known as Pearl Harbor and General Eisenhower entered America into World War II. America then joined the Allied powers and helped fight against the Axis powers. The major countries that took part as the Allied Powers in World War II was the United States of America, Great Britain, France, and Russia.Their main goal was to stick together and to defend each other from the attacks of the Axis Powers. The Axis powers consisted of Germany, Italy, and Japan.General EIsenhower had been planning an attack on the beaches of Normandy in France.
World War II was one of the most important wars in history. It featured multiple countries at constant conflict with each other. There were several battles that occurred in this 12 year long war. An example of two of the battles would be the Battle of Britain in the European theater of war, and the Attack on Pearl Harbor in the Pacific theater of war. Only one of these wars saw victory, while the other caused great devastation to the American military.
America’s entry into World War II had an importance to America after the war. The United States involvement in the war was long and took a toll on everyone in the war. The military of the U.S. was the deciding factor in World War II. The United States grew militarily and economically because of the war. Finally stopping the Great Depression and bringing on jobs for everyone including women, colored people and the fighters of the war.
The result of World War II had tragic results for Japan, Germany, and also Italy. The United States and the Allies came out victorious once again but the cost of war greatly affected all the countries. Germany, Japan, and Italy now have more debts to pay and also lost much of their territory once again. The war took many lives and also ended up destroying many beautiful cities. World War II showed how not just the soldiers were affected in the war, but everyone in all the different countries were affected by the war.
World War II had a large effect on America, on how we were regarded in the world, on how our culture would grow and develop, and on how our citizens would develop and settle the land on their return. It brought people together for a while that were later torn apart, and changed the way Americans looked at higher education. Perhaps most importantly, it brought America to the world and served it up to them as something that could grow and become part of their culture, call it the Coca-Colonization of the world (Marling).
Germany’s main demise in World War 2 consisted of fighting yet another two front war, but instead fighting a four front war (air, east, western, and southern front from Italy). From Italy though requires a little bit of backstory. It began with the Britain and the Italians taking key points in Africa. Britain became the dominant of the fighting, so general Erwin Rommel and some troops were sent to aid the Italians. It was a constant see saw of battles that led to the second battle of El Alamein. This battle (led by General Bernard Montgomery) was the key turning point for the Germans in Africa; leading too there surrenders and retreats out of Africa and into Italy.
Wars are good business. They create an immediate demand for a wide variety of materials needed by the government in order to fight the war. They create work opportunities for people that might not ordinarily be considered part of the normal work force. And, while not necessarily good for the soldiers engaged in the fighting, wars are always good for the businesses that provide the materials used in a war. The Second World War was very good for business.
The involvement of Aboriginal Australians in World War I was also significant because it lead to an even greater involvement in World War II which around 3000 Aboriginals fought overseas for their country. World War II helped in closing division between British Australians and Aboriginals.
World War II was one of the most deadly wars we know in history, having as many as sixty million casualties, most of whom were civilians. It impacted a lot of countries, almost all the world, which is why the name is given. This war impacted many countries in the world, and damaged almost all of the countries involved greatly. It also led to the downfall of Western European countries as world powers, leaving it to the Soviet Union, and the United States. The war started in 1939 and ended in 1945, with the invasion of Poland and the Axis surrender, respectively. It changed the economy and the growth of big countries, including Germany, Great Britain, United States, Japan, Russia and France. Aside from this, Jews were greatly influenced too. They were damaged, but then gifted.
The Treaty of Versailles, one of the most controversial international agreements(“D.1. The Treaty of Versailles."), had been negotiated between January and June of 1919 (History. Staff). Although it was negotiated between January and June, the Treaty of Versailles was officially signed on June 28, 1919 (Hashall) at Versailles, a suburb of Paris (Benson). This treaty involved Germany and all allies of World War I (Benson). The peace agreement was established to aid in the termination of World War I.
It’s 4:30am on September 1st, 1939 and the German battleship Schleswig-Holstein awaits for the order to open fire on the Polish garrison of the Westerplatte Fort, Danzig in what was to become the first military engagement of World War II. Meanwhile, sixty two German divisions supported by 1,300 fighter planes prepared for the invasion of Poland. Fifteen minutes later the invasion would take place and spark the beginning of World War II. Two days later at 9am Great Britain would send an ultimatum to Germany, demanding that they pull from Poland or go to war with Great Britain. Four hours later the Ultimatum would expire and Great Britain would officially be at war with Germany on September 3rd, 1939. Six hours later France would also declare war on Germany.