World War Inevitable

Given the events of World War I and the Interwar Years, conflict was inevitable. With the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, many countries felt betrayed. The chaos produced by the war led to the rise to power of fascist and communist dictators, who provided a sense of stability and certainty to countries in turmoil. This increase in totalitarian regimes led to an ideological gap within Europe that could not be overcome through negotiations. Each side, each country, felt that their system and way of life was the only correct one. Therefore, they were willing to fight to spread their views. In addition to the ideological gap, there was a feeling within some countries, such as Germany, that they had to prove their strength. For Germany, it