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What was the primary role of aircraft in World War II?
What was the primary role of aircraft in World War II?
- Delivering nuclear weapons (correct)
- Supplying food and resources
- Providing medical aid
- Transporting troops
Which event led to the beginning of World War II?
Which event led to the beginning of World War II?
- The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany (correct)
- The rise of fascism in Europe
- The Second Italo-Ethiopian War
- The Spanish Civil War
What was the primary cause of death during World War II?
What was the primary cause of death during World War II?
- Disease
- Genocides (correct)
- Military combat
- Starvation
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Aircraft in World War II
- Played a crucial role in military campaigns, serving as bombers, fighters, and transport planes
- Enabled long-range strategic bombing, significantly impacting industrial and population centers
- Revolutionized warfare with airborne troops, aerial reconnaissance, and air-sea rescue operations
Causes of World War II
- The German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, triggered the beginning of World War II
- This event led to the declaration of war by France and the United Kingdom on Germany
Casualties of World War II
- Disease and starvation were the primary causes of death, accounting for approximately 19 million civilian fatalities
- Military deaths totaled around 17 million, with the majority occurring on the Eastern Front
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