World War I and II History

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Pinagtutunguhan ang mga penalty sa Alemanya at establisyong League of Nations

Nagtrabaho sila sa mga industriya at mga posisyong suporta sa militar

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Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, at Franklin D. Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

Nag-implement ng rationing at shortages Signup and view all the answers

Ang mga lider ng Allied powers ay nag-usap tungkol sa post-war reorganization Signup and view all the answers

Adolf Hitler Signup and view all the answers

Battle of the Somme Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Treaty of Versailles (1919): Ended WWI, imposed harsh penalties on Germany, and established the League of Nations
Treaty of Locarno (1925): Guaranteed the borders of Western Europe and established the principle of collective security
Munich Agreement (1938): Allowed Germany to annex Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland, leading to the policy of appeasement
Yalta Conference (1945): Allied leaders (Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin) discussed post-war reorganization and the Soviet Union's sphere of influence
Potsdam Conference (1945): Allied leaders discussed post-war occupation and reconstruction of Germany and Japan

Rationing and shortages: Governments implemented rationing and conscription to mobilize resources and manage scarce materials
War efforts and propaganda: Governments used propaganda to promote patriotism, recruit soldiers, and boost morale
Women's roles: Women took on new roles in the workforce, including in industries and military support positions
Civilian mobilization: Civilians contributed to the war effort through volunteer work, scrap metal drives, and other activities

Imperialism and colonial rivalries: Competition for resources, territories, and influence led to tensions between European powers
Nationalism and militarism: Aggressive military build-ups and nationalist sentiment contributed to an atmosphere of hostility
Alliances and ententes: Complex system of alliances and agreements created a web of obligations that drew countries into conflict
Economic rivalries: Competition for trade and resources, particularly in the context of the global economy

WWI:
- Allied leaders: Georges Clemenceau (France), David Lloyd George (UK), Woodrow Wilson (USA)
- Central Powers leaders: Kaiser Wilhelm II (Germany), Franz Joseph (Austria-Hungary), Mehmed V (Ottoman Empire)
WWII:
- Allied leaders: Winston Churchill (UK), Joseph Stalin (USSR), Franklin D. Roosevelt (USA)
- Axis leaders: Adolf Hitler (Germany), Benito Mussolini (Italy), Hirohito (Japan)

WWI:
- Battle of the Somme (1916): Bloody and inconclusive battle in France, resulting in heavy casualties
- Battle of Verdun (1916): Prolonged and devastating battle in France, with significant losses on both sides
- Battle of Tannenberg (1914): German victory in Eastern Front, marking a significant turning point in the war
WWII:
- Battle of Stalingrad (1942-1943): Decisive Soviet victory on the Eastern Front, marking a turning point in the war
- Battle of El Alamein (1942): Allied victory in North Africa, halting the Axis advance
- D-Day Invasion (1944): Allied forces landed in Normandy, marking a significant turning point in the war