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World War II
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The War begins in North Africa
the british attacked libya which was controlled by Italy -
north africa campaign
the north africa campaign began in june of 1940 -
Why did World War II become global in nature?
The war became global because countries like Germany were stuggling to find a good stong leadership after the worldwide great depression. through new leadership, facism grew popular and Germany wanted more power by any means necessary. they invaded and conquered land and conflicts began in Europe. The Axis powers wanted control of Europe in order to conrtol the world and they were willing to do anything to achieve thier goal. -
Germans Attack
March 1941 the Germans attacked under Rommel and forced a British withdrawal from Libya. -
Italy surrendered
Italy had surrendered both Ethiopia and Italian East Africa by April, 1941 -
impacts of world war 2
Germany was divided into 4 zones. Japan was in ruins from extensive bombings & temporarily placed under US military rule. England was devastated by the war & rapidly phased out most of its remaining imperial holdings. France was compelled to dismantle its colonial empire. Western Russia was devastated by land warfare & they built a large & powerful army. The US economy dominated the world economy & became the leading military power. -
General Auchinleck
After a protracted 'Crusader Offensive', General Auchinleck finally seized Tobruk in June 1942, and the British re-formed at El Alamein. -
Battle of El Alamein
Lieytenant General Montgomery was placed in charge of the British Eighth Army, and stationed in North Africa. His greatest victorty was at the Battle of El Alamein where his army was able to break the germans defensive line and caused the other units to flee. -
operation torch
anglo-american forces landed in vichy french controlled north west afrcia in operation torch -
Followinfg the battle of El Alamein
When Montgomerys troops attacked Rommel began a retreat of 1,500 miles, which ended in Tunisia and enabled his forces to fight in the subsequent North African campaign. -
"North Africa: Second Phase
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soldiers surrendered
almost a quarter of a million soldiers surrendered -
How did WWII reshape political and economic global power structures by 1950?
Following the Second Wold War, which saw its share of dictators, the push for democracy was stronger than ever. Empires led by Mussolini, Hitler, and Hirohito all collapsed as the U.S. and British governments asserted their power and influence on the world. Supranational organisations, like the United Nations, came about in order for World Leaders to check each other and place sanctions on countries that violate international law. -
Troops in Egypt
February 1945 that Egypt finally declared war on Germany and Japan and as a result, became a founding member of the United Nations.
