Why We Should Remember World War II
Bombs being fired, grenade pins being pulled, guns being shot, and land mines exploding are the sights and sounds of World War II. World War II was a historical moment for the whole world that should never be forgotten. World War II dealt with issues that had to be smoothed over after World War I. After a twenty- year hiatus, World War II began between the Axis powers, and the Allied powers. World War II should be remembered because of the bravery of the soldiers, the uniting of countries, and the patriotism of soldiers.
All the soldiers that fought in World War II were very brave. All the soldiers knew that the war was going to come, but they were not sure when. Martin McLane was taken into war two days before his wife was due to have his baby. He said, “I was given special leave to go up and see her and I was the only one in the division that got to leave because she was dying.” The troops were prepared physically, armed with ammo, but where not prepared mentally for what they were going to see during war. The brutality of the war was worse than predicated. The death rate among soldiers and people was the thousands. During the war the soldiers were up against some of the most powerful countries in the world. It took courage and bravery to go on the front lines and start killing people. The war was all for freedom from other countries. Soldiers that fought in World War II should be remembered for their bravery, courage and dedication to their countries Armed Forces.
Uniting among countries is not a topic that is often referred to during wartime. But in World War II countries united together for strength. They backed each other up in this time of great crisis. The war started between the small country of Poland and Hitler. When Hitler invaded Poland, not only did he mess with Poland’s army but also the army of the Allied Powers. The Allied powers consisted of the major countries, France, Great Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union. Countries that did not get along all the time, joined together to form one huge army so that they could defeat the Axis powers.
World War II, known as the largest armed conflict in history, began in Europe in the 1930s and led to effect many people. The war resulted in not only the involvement of more countries than any other war but also introduced powerful, new, nuclear weapons that also contributed to the most deaths. As Hitler rose to power in 1933 the Holocaust began, his quest for the ‘perfect’ race resulted in the use of concentration camps, which would help to create the largest genocide of people in history.
World War 2, which is also known as the Second World War was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. World War 2 was primarily fought between the Axis powers led by Nazi Germany, against the Allies led by the Soviet Union joined by the United States, Britain, and France. World War Two began when Hitler invaded Poland in order to gain living space for his "superior race" on September 1, 1939 The Battle of Berlin was a major battle in World War Two and holds great importance because it was the final end of World War Two in Europe, ended the Third Reich, rebuilt Germany, and resulted in the separation of Berlin. If the battle had not taken place Germany would not have surrendered to the Soviet Union. Other consequences occurred due to the German defeat as well. The Battle of Berlin played a very important role in World War Two and made history.
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 as a Good War The vast majority of Americans supported World War II (WWII) after Pearl Harbor was bombed, recognizing a fascist threat to Western democracy. WWII was a good war. It had the ability to unite America. They united against Nazism and fascism. But even a good War has its bad times.
World War 2 was a very historic and dangerous moment in time that costed millions of lives. This global war began when Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany invaded Poland in 1939. Nazi Germany at the time had major goals that needed to be met, like having complete world order, and wiping out every single race other than a pure Aryan bloodline. In order to reach this goal, Nazi Germany tried to take over countries, and they also committed mass genocide to the Jewish people.
World War II was the largest and most violent armed conflict in the history of mankind.
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.
World War II was a global event that forever changed the world. From devastating events to heart wrenching stories, World War II bore witness to some of the most heinous acts against humanity. A debate exists over the differences between the history and the memory of the war. From historians to the way societies remember it, the war impacted everyone. Many argue that the United States entered the war for ulterior motives others remember its involvement as a necessity in order to prevent a more catastrophic outcome. Whether one remembers the war because they lived it or because they read about it differences of opinions still exist regardless of historical evidence or witness accounts.
World War II was the largest war of the twentieth century. No other modern war had as much of an impact on the world as the conflict between the Axis powers and the Allies. Although there were an incredible number of lives lost in World War II, some of that impact caused a change for the better, especially with regards to American culture.
Hiroshima, one of the most destructible bombings in our knowledge, will always be in mind. Killing over 100,000 people joining Hiroshima and Nagasaki together, and destroying several important structures. Because of the Pearl Harbor bombing and Hiroshima, WWII came into our presence. We will always have that image of the boats sinking and the bomb in the air, but we will never forget what happened during the years of
As we know, the World War II was the great war that we will never forget. The war, which slay millions people, even innocent children whose know nothing about what was going on. The war that brought the greatest holocaust to this world. This worse holocaust started in Germany by a man named Adolf Hitler, who concluded that the Jews were the nationality which made the German people impoverished. Consequently, the war broadened all over the world which including Japan, America, Russia,and Australia.
World War II was a traumatic and life-changing experience for all who lived through the
There were many events in 20th century World history that caused change but World War II was by far the most epic life changing event of that time. Today you can still tell that WWII has changed lived due to the number of Museums and Memorials up around the world to pay homage to civilians who fought and lost their lives and as well as the lives that were senselessly taken. World War II will forever influenced the present day and be remembered for generations to come.
World War II was one of the worst events in human history, but also one of the most influential. For those who dont know, World War II was started by the German Empire, and more specificaly, Adolf Hilter.