World Wars reshaped global alliances and power dynamics from "summary" of A Short History of the World . by H. G. Wells
The cataclysm of the two World Wars transformed the world in ways that were unimaginable before. These conflicts not only redefined boundaries and borders but also reshaped the alliances and power dynamics on a global scale. The First World War, sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, drew in the major powers of Europe and eventually escalated into a devastating conflict that saw millions of lives lost. The Great War shattered empires and monarchies, setting the stage for a new world order to emerge.
Following the end of the First World War, the Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh penalties on Germany, leading to widespread resentment and economic hardship in the country. This environment of instability and discontent ultimately paved the way for the rise of totalitarian regimes such as Adolf Hitler's Nazi Germany. The Second World War, which began with Hitler's invasion of Poland in 1939, further destabilized the global balance of power and resulted in even greater devastation than the First World W...
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