During World War II, Germany’s military was superior to anyone else in the world, with far more advanced technology, tactics, and weaponry. They had a fearless leader who would stop at nothing to make his country great again. Their closest rival, the Soviet Union, was almost out of the picture with a death toll of over 26 million. On top of that, Germany had nothing to lose, and would not conceivably stop. So how then, with all odds against them, did the Allies win the war? A combination of factors affected Germany’s downfall, such as lack of morale, unwieldy weapons, and failure to work with its so-called allies. One very basic factor in the Allies’ victory was the forming of the Allies themselves. Neither France nor Great Britain could have fought the Axis powers on their own, nor were the two nations on the best of terms at the time. However, they found a common enemy in Germany. Also, without help from the other Allied nations, it is more than likely that the USSR would not have survived the war. The Allies went beyond simply supplying each other with rations, weapons, and equipment. This alliance allowed them to coordinate war efforts between each other. Timothy Stewart, a student of history at the University of Minnesota, stated in his essay Why the Allies Won World War II that “Had the British and Americans not found a way to work with the ideologically disparate Soviets, the outcome of the war likely would have been different indeed… The Allies coordinated their efforts through a central staff and thus managed to ensure that good decisions were being made” (6). Hitler, on the other hand, did not necessarily ally, so to speak, with the other Axis powers, nor did he cooperate well with his own staff. Hun... ... middle of paper ... ...e victory over two others who work together. Having the best technology doesn’t guarantee victory over older, simpler technology. The spirit will overcome. So what does it all mean? Does good always triumph over evil? Will justice always prevail? Probably not, but it can’t hurt one’s chances, can it? Works Cited Stewart, Timothy. "Why the Allies Won World War II." www.associatedcontent.com. N.p., 06/07/2006. Web. 21 Oct 2010. Writer, Staff. "Maschinenpistole 40 (MP40)." www.militaryfactory.com. N.p., 02/11/09. Web. 21 Oct 2010. Pike, John. "Mosin-Nagant M1891/1930." www.globalsecurity.org. N.p., 22/04/2006. Web. 21 Oct 2010. Sturges, John, Dir. The Great Escape. Dir. John Sturges." Perf. McQueen, Steve. MGM Studios: 1963, Film. Jacques-Annaud, Jean, Dir. Enemy At The Gates. Dir. Jean Jacques-Annaud." Perf. Law, Jude. Paramount Pictures: 2001, Film.
World War II was a worldwide military conflict which lasted from the late 1930s to 1945. World War II was the amalgamation of two conflicts, one starting in Asia, 1937, as the Second Sino-Japanese War and the other beginning in Europe, 1939, with the invasion of Poland. At the beginning of the war, German got a big advantage in military affairs. They occupied France, Belgium, Austria and other eastern European countries. Allies lost a lot army in Europe. However, Germany army was defeated so faster, Third Reich lost Europe in 2 years. I made a analysis about WW2, and I found that there are four part of disadvantage of German.
World War II was one of the greatest wars in our history. Richard Overy wrote Why the Allies Won to explain his taking of how this happened. Why the Allies Won is about how Germany was in almost full control of Europe and Germany felt like they should start moving into the Middle East. Germany and Japan had felt since they took over large lands in 1942, they should try to take over the rest of the world. This caused the Second World War. The other countries were not going to let Germany and Japan take over without a fight. The Allies, the Soviet Union, the United States and Britain, was one of the most powerful alliances there was. They had the resources and the power they needed. They also had the technology to help them conquer. Germany did not expect the Allies to be so powerful. The economics within the countries had also been a factor.
One problem that arose during this time was the Nazi regimes overconfidence in German military and military tactics. In Professor Hongs lecture, she explained that the Nazis believed that if they kept annexing smaller countries they could use that countries’ natural resources, factories, and labor to fund the next country they could annex. Until the start of World War II, German officials had stockpiled materials and equipment to make up for the losses suffered from the Treaty of Versailles. In Professor Hong’s lecture, she stated that while Germany had been able to gain sufficient military equipment for defensive purposes by the start of World War II, the German military was not ready for an all-out offensive war, especially one that was fought on multiple fronts. This fatal flaw would only be realized later near the end of the war. According to Peter Fritzsche, the Nazi regime tried to invade Britain in 1940 while simultaneously annexing several other countries (Fritzsche pg. 177). This plan to overtake Britain failed and as a last ditch effort, due to a shortage in supplies, they then t...
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This outcome was not pre-ordained, as is so often suggested, once the British Empire was joined by the USSR and the USA in 1941. The Allies had to mobilise and utilise their large resources effectively on the battlefield and in the air. This outcome could not be taken for granted.
The Great Depression era was a dark moment in history for American economic history, however often times we overlook the tremendous response from our federal government. President Roosevelt used the power of the presidency to pass several monumental pieces of economic legislation such as the Emergency Banking Act and the Glass-Steagall Act. Roosevelt’s administration also passed legislation that formulated various social programs such as the Public Works Program and the Federal Housing Authority. These programs were largely focused on providing temporary relief for American citizens. Furthermore, many Americans were employed to construct parks, roads, and bridges. World War II also played a big part in stimulating the American economy during this time period. Citizens at home were able to work on machinery and other military accessories to supply the troops during the war. Franklin D. Roosevelt and his administration brought America through the most difficult economic time in its history and they ushered in pragmatic progressive economic policies.
World War II was a devastating event for both the Allies and Axis powers that cost millions of lives. Nazism was growing along with the tensions between the Allied and Axis powers. The Germans were trudging through battles, defeating large and strong French and Belgian resistance because the German army had developed a system called ‘Blitzkrieg’ which overwhelmed their opponents with heavy armor. This new concept eventually led to the Fall of France in the year 1940. The main debate of the Fall of France was whether it was caused by “strategic errors” or the “Nazi Blitzkrieg.”
After failing ‘Operation Autumn Mist’, Hitler gave up hope on his country, men, and legacy; and came to the conclusion that his losses were not faulted by his strategy, judgment, or leadership, but the German people who followed his direct orders. As a punishment of failing to their Country, Hitler decided if he was to be defeated in this war; then his people would do the same. The Axis powers in the Eastern front would keep fighting.
For years historians have debated what would have happened if the Axis won World War 2. It's been the topic of many critically acclaimed books and shows. But I've always wondered what would have happened. Here is my version.
Can you imagine a world where the Hitler and the Germans the won World War II, instead of the Allies? If not for Operation Dynamo, this likely would have been what happened. Operation Dynamo was the evacuation of Allied troops back to England that were being cut off and cornered along the coast of France by Hitler and the Germans. In a span of nine days, over 338,000 Allied troops were evacuated and saved from becoming German prisoners of war. Important parts of the evacuation include the cause of the evacuation, the evacuation process, problems the evacuation had, the reasons the evacuation was successful, and the results of the evacuation. The evacuation of Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk was key to the Allies’ war effort and without
...ization but it caught up to other European powers. If they won the war they would surpass those previous European powers such as France and Britain, and come out on top. All the countries that took part of the war fought because they wanted to protect the power their country had at the time and did not want to fall due to the rise of another. Since the objective of the war was really to stop other countries from gaining more power, Germany was not entirely wrong in how they fought against the Allies.
...Germany was also excessive, resulting in more hatred in the minds of its people. The Germans had more enthusiasm to annul the treaty, assisting the promotion of Hitler's goals. He was able to rise within the minds of the German people, allowing him to reach absolute power. And with this power, he pointed a gun back at the Allies, not knowing that they had one more bullet than he.
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The Allies are known for 'The Triple Entente' which are Britain, France, and Russia. In addition, Canada is a part of 'The Triple Entente'. An alliance is a relationship, union, or association formed for the purpose of a mutual benefit (Kadic, July 4, 2017). These three countries defend one another, regardless how repulsive the situation could be. Anyone who was involved in World War 1, it was stressful for them. Especially for 'The Triple Entente', because their entire countries were at stake in 1917 (Kadic, July 4, 2017). They had to plan attacks accordingly and train soldiers faster and properly because the war was becoming more intense each day, which increased veteran's death since the war got powerful. One solution they took for the
On November 11th, 1918, the Second Reich of Germany formally surrendered to the Allied powers and officially ended World War 1. In its wake, millions were dead and many of the European economies in ruin. Germany, a unified nation since only 1871, was at the center of this conflict and blamed by most for the destruction of much of Europe. But how did this young nation go from a couple dozen states and city-states, to a European power, to lying in ruins in such a short period of time? Several factors, such as increased nationalism, shifts in cultural and sociopolitical factors, and an increase in military power all led to the quick rise and fall of the Second Reich of Germany.