10 Questions
How many people died during World War II according to historians' estimates?
Over 50 million to over 70 million
What was the ratio of civilian deaths to military deaths in World War II?
Approximately double
What percentage of civilian deaths in World War II were deliberate killings in Japanese, Nazi, and other fascist war crimes?
More than a third
How many Australians died on active service during World War II?
Nearly 40,000
What types of sources provide evidence for World War II?
Artefacts, written, and visual sources
What propaganda film portrayed Adolf Hitler as a statesman?
Der Sieg des Glaubens (Victory of Faith)
What term was used by the Nazis to describe 'pure-blooded' Germanic peoples?
Aryan
What myth emerged in Germany claiming that the country was not defeated but betrayed by democratic socialists?
Dolchstosslegende (stab in the back myth)
What event caused a significant devaluation of Germany's currency in the early 1920s?
Hyperinflation
Which treaty saw Germany accepting its western borders as defined?
Locarno Treaty of 1925
Explore the introduction to World War II and learn about the devastating impact of the war on millions of people around the world. Understand the historical context and the staggering number of casualties that occurred during this period.
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