Global conflict emerged from "summary" of World War Two by Richard Holmes,Ann Kramer,Charles Messenger
The global conflict emerged during World War Two was the result of tensions that had been building up for years. The roots of the conflict can be traced back to the aftermath of World War One, when the Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh penalties on Germany, which left many feeling humiliated and resentful. As the Nazis rose to power in Germany, they sought to expand their influence and establish themselves as a dominant force in Europe. This led to the invasion of Poland in 1939, which prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany, setting off a chain reaction that would engulf the world in conflict. The war quickly spread beyond Europe, with Japan launching a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, drawing the United States into the conflict. As the war progressed, the Axis powers, l...
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