World War II

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Which countries were part of the Axis powers during World War II?

Germany, Italy, Japan

Which countries were part of the Axis powers during World War II?

Germany, Italy, Japan

What was the death toll of World War II?

40-50 million

What was the death toll of World War II?

40-50 million Signup and view all the answers

What was the cause of World War II?

Disputes left unsettled by World War I Signup and view all the answers

What was the main cause of World War II?

The Treaty of Versailles Signup and view all the answers

Which country extended its power to nations in eastern Europe during World War II?

Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

Which country extended its power to nations in eastern Europe after World War II?

Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

What political movement gained power in China during World War II?

Communism Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of World War II on the balance of power in Europe?

It shifted power towards the United States and Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact?

To divide Poland between Germany and the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

Which two countries emerged as superpowers after World War II?

United States and Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact?

To divide Poland between Germany and the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

When did Germany invade Poland?

August 31, 1939 Signup and view all the answers

Which countries declared war on Germany after the invasion of Poland?

France and Great Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the date of Germany's invasion of Poland?

August 31, 1939 Signup and view all the answers

Which army was the most efficient and effective fighting force for its size in the world in 1939?

German Army Signup and view all the answers

Which countries declared war on Germany after its invasion of Poland?

Great Britain and France Signup and view all the answers

What was the key factor that gave the German Army an advantage in 1939?

The quality of their infantry divisions Signup and view all the answers

Which country had the most efficient and effective fighting force in 1939?

Germany Signup and view all the answers

What was the main advantage of the German Army in 1939?

The number of their infantry divisions Signup and view all the answers

Which country was not part of the Allies during World War II?

Italy Signup and view all the answers

What was the difference in the German Army that made them superior in 1939?

The number of their armoured divisions Signup and view all the answers

Which country gained power under a communist movement during World War II?

China Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

World War II was a global conflict involving Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) and Allies (France, Great Britain, United States, Soviet Union, China)
The war resulted in 40-50 million deaths, making it the bloodiest and largest conflict in history
The war was a continuation of disputes left unsettled by World War I
The Soviet Union extended its power to nations in eastern Europe and a communist movement gained power in China
The war shifted power away from western European states towards the US and Soviet Union
Hitler became determined to invade and occupy Poland, leading to the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact
Hitler believed he could attack Poland with no danger of intervention and invaded on August 31, 1939
Great Britain and France declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939
The German Army was the most efficient and effective fighting force for its size in the world in 1939
The qualitative superiority of the German infantry divisions and number of their armoured divisions made the difference in 1939.