Why Did World War 2 Break Out
World War II broke out in Europe for a multitude of reasons, with each one affecting a specific aspect of how pre-World War Two unfolded. World War II was one of the most defining of European and even World history. The reasons for War breaking out are complex and not a straightforward affair with many different events factoring in. These events range from the betrayal and humiliation many Germans felt after World War 1, and the fact that the treaty of Versailles was itself a failure and stemming from that failure the failure of the League of Nations, which had no real power. Or the recent Great Depression pushing countries to the brink, or Germany’s goals of a united German empire which were spearheaded by the Nazi party and Hitler, the rise of many other fascist states including Italy and Spain, and probably the nail on the coffin being the major
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Following the catastrophe of World War 1 the major powers, Britain, France and the United States of America did not wish to suffer any more casualties towards their country. The US who did not reside in Europe, approached this by taking on the policy of Isolationism, which lead to the major superpower in the world not participating in the regulation of countries, but the greatest mistake was made by Britain and France, as they did not have the stomach to take any action as they wished to hold onto leadership of their respective countries and they were scared of more losses. This was amplified by the ongoing struggle caused by the recent economic instability caused by the Great Depression and as such countries did not have the resources or the will to appose Germany and Hitler. This inaction lead to Germany lead by the Nazi party to break many of the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles and help build a Germany ready for war, this inability to act also lead to the main failing of the League of
Following the catastrophe of World War 1 the major powers, Britain, France and the United States of America did not wish to suffer any more casualties towards their country. The US who did not reside in Europe, approached this by taking on the policy of Isolationism, which lead to the major superpower in the world not participating in the regulation of countries, but the greatest mistake was made by Britain and France, as they did not have the stomach to take any action as they wished to hold onto leadership of their respective countries and they were scared of more losses. This was amplified by the ongoing struggle caused by the recent economic instability caused by the Great Depression and as such countries did not have the resources or the will to appose Germany and Hitler. This inaction lead to Germany lead by the Nazi party to break many of the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles and help build a Germany ready for war, this inability to act also lead to the main failing of the League of