World War 2
Why is Hitler held responsible for WORLD WAR 2
World War 2
Nazi Germany was led by the infamous Adolf Hitler between 1934 and 1945. He is regarded as the main catalyst for the outbreak of World War II. Although a multifaceted approach to the war is appreciated, Hitler had a significant role to play in escalating and instigating the war.
Hitler believed in a totalitarian regime and believed in the expansion of his German territory. He was adamant to seek control of lost territories and unify them to form a German-speaking unified nation. His foreign policy was a direct by-product of his expansionist ideology. He went on to annex Austria and Czechoslovakia and invaded Poland due to this ideology.
In 1939, Hitler invaded Poland. This marked the beginning of the Second World War. International treaties were violated, and Hitler was pronounced rogue. Peaceful solutions and democracy seemed to have failed.
Hitler’s anti-semitic ideology led to the exodus of approximately six million jews. The instigation of the world war, paired with the Holocaust, is a reminder of Hitler’s horror.
Hitler was a leader in the truest sense, there was no democracy in the Nazi Party or the German state. His behaviour and charisma allowed him to manipulate the local population of Germany and allowed him to put fuel to his ideologies, nationally as well as internationally.
In conclusion, Hitler’s aggresive expansionist ideologies, blatant disregard for international treaties, the Holocaust and his general manipulative demeanor can be held responsible for escalating the war. Hitler’s actions serve as a reminder for the damage caused by totalitarian ideologies.
– Written By Nishit Chhaya
World War II was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 and had a profound impact on countries around the world. Its main causes can be attributed to a combination of factors:
1. Treaty of Versailles: The harsh terms imposed on Germany after World War I, including massive reparations and territorial losses, created resentment and economic instability. This provided fertile ground for the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.
2. Expansionist ambitions: Hitler’s aggressive expansionist policies, aimed at establishing a greater German empire (lebensraum) and dominating Europe, led to the invasion of Poland in 1939 and the subsequent outbreak of war.
3. Failure of appeasement: The policy of appeasement pursued by Britain and France, which sought to avoid war by accommodating Hitler’s demands, ultimately failed to deter his aggression. The Munich Agreement of 1938, which allowed Germany to annex Czechoslovakia, demonstrated the limitations of appeasement.
4. Japanese expansionism: In the Pacific, Japan sought to establish its dominance by invading China in 1937 and launching a series of military campaigns in Southeast Asia. These actions brought Japan into conflict with the United States and other Allied powers.
The effects of World War II were far-reaching and varied across different countries:
1. Human casualties: The war resulted in the loss of millions of lives, including the Holocaust, where six million Jews and millions of others were systematically killed by the Nazis. The Soviet Union, China, and Germany suffered the highest number of casualties.
2. Destruction and displacement: Cities and infrastructure were devastated by bombings, and millions of people were displaced as a result of the war. The widespread destruction caused significant economic and social upheaval.
3. Shifts in global power: World War II led to a redistribution of power and the emergence of two superpowers—the United States and the Soviet Union—as the dominant players in global politics. The war weakened European colonial powers and paved the way for the independence of many nations.
4. Cold War: The ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union, combined with their emergence as superpowers, led to the Cold War. This period of political tension and rivalry shaped global politics for decades.
5. Post-war alliances: The war saw the formation of military alliances such as NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the Warsaw Pact, which defined the geopolitical landscape during the Cold War era.
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– Written By Siddharth
The two primary adversaries in World War II were Germany and Japan, who were part of the Axis Powers, while the Allied Powers consisted of countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and others.
– Written By Manvendra
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