World Wars 1919 - 1939 Allies versus Central and Axis powers

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1. World Wars

2. 1 The First World War began on July 28, 1914, and lasted until November 11, 1918. It was a global war primarily centered in Europe, involving many of the world's major powers, divided into two opposing military alliances, the Allies (led by France, Russia, and the United Kingdom) and the Central Powers (led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire). The causes of the war were complex and multifaceted, but key factors included the growing tensions and arms race between European nations, the competition for colonial territories, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist in June 1914. The war ended with the signing of the Armistice of Compiègne on November 11, 1918, which brought an end to the fighting. The war had led to the deaths of an estimated 9 million combatants and 7 million civilians, as well as significant economic and political upheaval. The end of the war led to major political and social changes, including the dissolution of several empires, the redrawing of national borders, and the emergence of new nations. The Treaty of Versailles, signed on June 28, 1919, officially ended the war and imposed heavy reparations and penalties on Germany, setting the stage for the rise of Adolf Hitler and the outbreak of the Second World War.

3. 2 World war 2 World War II started on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. The war involved many of the world's major powers, divided into two opposing military alliances, the Allies (led by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union) and the Axis powers (led by Germany, Japan, and Italy). The war was fought across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, and saw some of the deadliest battles in human history. The causes of World War II are complex and varied, but key factors include the rise of fascism and totalitarianism in Europe, the failure of the League of Nations to prevent aggression, and the economic and political instability following the First World War. The war ended on September 2, 1945, when Japan officially surrendered to the Allies after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the Soviet Union's declaration of war on Japan. The war had lasted six years and one day, and had resulted in the deaths of an estimated 70 million people, making it the deadliest conflict in human history. The end of the war led to major geopolitical changes, including the formation of the United Nations, the establishment of the Cold War between the Western powers and the Soviet Union, and the beginning of decolonization and the emergence of new nations.