Failure of The Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles failed for three main reasons. The Allies did not agree on the punishment for Germany after WW1, Germany refused to accept the harsh terms of the treaty, and Germany refused it because of their pride in their nation.

(The picture represents soldiers upset and marching up a hill after the Treaty of Versailles was signed in order to signify frustration)

Totalitarianism

Totalitarianism was a popular form of a government in the periods leading up to and during WW2.  Leaders such as Adolf Hitler, leader of Germany during WW2, used this to exploit their people and mass spread propaganda. This lead to strong nationalism between people and their countries and was a leading factor in the cause of WW2.

I love my nation!

(The picture represents soldiers' pride in nationalism which was derived from the totalitarianism of Hitler)

Policy Of Appeasement

The Policy of Appeasement was one of the greatest causes of the brutal war. Appeasement encouraged Hitler to be more aggressive and have more land in every battle he won. With more land, Hitler had more power and soldiers which led to a power-hungry government who kept on growing.

(The picture represents soldiers marching through a peaceful village which means they will gain more land which is in line with the ideologies of appeasement)

Fascism

Fascism is the theory of government in which everything should be seen over by a totalitarian government rather than the people. Leaders such as Hitler strongly believed that states should take precedence over individual interests. This arrogance of Hitler was a main cause of WW2.

(The picture represents Hitler leading for the whole nation which represents the ideology of Fascism)

Failure Of League of Nations
The Failure of the League of Nations was a leading factor of WW2 as well. The League of Nations ultimately ended up aggravating many people in Germany and it propelled Hitler into the position of a ruler. The failure of the League of Nations also propelled war efforts to an all-time high as the nations were no longer communicating and making decisions.

(This picture shows the League of Nations in the middle of a conference and shows the power that many of the representatives had. The failure of a powerful organization strengthened Germany's urge to fight back.)

Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany. His fascist agenda led to World War II and the deaths of at least 11 million people, including about six million Jews.  He ruled absolutely until his death by suicide in April 1945. Upon achieving power, Hitler smashed the nation’s institutions and transformed Germany into a war state intent on conquering Europe

(This picture shows the leader of Germany during WW2: Adolf Hitler.)

Joseph Stalin

Joseph Stalin ruled the Soviet Union for more than two decades, instituting a reign of death and terror while modernizing Russia and helping to defeat Nazism. At the start of World War II, Stalin allied with Adolf Hitler and Germany. However, after a surprise attack on the people of Russia in 1941, Stalin joined the Allies.

(This picture shows the leader of the Soviet Union during WW2: Joseph Stalin.)

Benito Mussolini

Benito Mussolini created the Fascist Party in Italy in 1919, eventually making himself dictator before World War II. Mussolini watched the progress of Hitler's war with bitterness and alarm, becoming more and more bellicose with each fresh German victory, Today, Mussolini is remembered for establishing the first fascist movement in the world.

(This picture shows the leader of Italy during WW2: Benito Mussolini.)

Winston Churchill 

Winston Churchill was a British military leader and statesman. The twice-named prime minister of Great Britain, he helped to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. As prime minister during most of World War II, Winston Churchill rallied the British people and led the country from the brink of defeat to victory. He shaped the Allies' strategy in the war and was a keen leader who was ready for battle

(This picture shows the leader of Great Britain during WW2: Winston Churchill.)

Tōjō Hideki

Tōjō wanted an alliance between Japan, Germany, and Italy and pushed for it in the government. Tōjō was an ultra-nationalist who believed Japan must rely on its power to establish itself as the dominant force in Asia.  He led his country’s war efforts after the attack on the U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor

(This picture shows the leader of Japan during WW2: Tōjō Hideki.)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal led the nation through the Great Depression. Elected to four terms, his presidency helped ensure victory in World War II. Roosevelt began strategically preparing for military involvement by declaring a state of national emergency, increasing the size of the Army and National Guard, and authorizing the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940

(This picture shows the leader of the United States during WW2: Franklin D. Roosevelt.)

Enigma Machine

 The Enigma machine produced encoded messages. The Enigma machine is a famous encryption machine used by the Germans during WW2 to transmit coded messages.  An Enigma machine allows for billions and billions of ways to encode a message, making it incredibly difficult for other nations to crack German codes.




(The picture shows a classical Enigma machine used during WW2 and shows the type-writer looking style with the gears which coded the messages with thousands of combinations.)

Radar

 Radars were put into airplanes, where they might be used to locate hostile aircraft or ships, navigate the aircraft, or find bombing targets. Radar could also be used to locate enemy artillery and even buried mines or even storms which could be manipulated for military advantage. To give the Allies an edge, British and American scientists developed radar technology to locate enemies up to hundreds of miles, even at night.




(The picture shows a radar used by Germany in WW2 and exemplifies the technology used in the war)

Guided Bombs

 During WW2, Nazi Germany developed many missile and precision-guided munition systems. These included the first cruise missile, the first short-range ballistic missile, the first guided surface-to-air missiles, and the first anti-ship missiles.






(The picture shows a smart bomb used by Germany during WW2. This exemplifies the technology and how militaries encompassed and allowed for more technology to be brought onto the battlefield.)

Helicopters, Jet Aircraft, and Aircraft Carriers

 Helicopters first began rolling off the production line in 1942 and were primarily used for observation of enemy supplies (food, guns, ammunition, etc.). WW2 was the first war in which jet aircraft participated in combat with these aircrafts being used on both sides of the war. Aircraft carriers allowed planes to be launched from a distance to attack other warships. They could also drop torpedoes into the water or dive from up high to drop bombs directly on a warship's deck.





(The picture shows a helicopter that was first used in WW2 by Nazi Germany. This shows the technological advantage Germany had before going into the war.)