The Second World War 1939-45 — Chapter Summary
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Summary of The Second World War 1939-45 for ICSE Class 12 History. Part of the ICSE Class 12 History syllabus.
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Overview
The Second World War was a fast-moving global conflict fought across Europe, the Atlantic, North Africa, Russia, the Pacific, and the Far East. It developed in four phases: the opening moves, the widening of the Axis offensive, the period when Axis advances were checked, and the final defeat of the
Key Concepts
From September 1939 to December 1940
From September 1939 to December 1940, Germany and the USSR divided Poland, Germany occupied Denmark and Norway, France fell quickly, and Britain stood
This was a period of little
This was a period of little action in the west after the defeat of Poland. The term was coined by the American press.
From 12 August to 30 September
From 12 August to 30 September 1940, the Luftwaffe tried to destroy the RAF but failed. Germany lost 1389 planes while Britain lost 792.
In 1941
In 1941, Hitler invaded Russia in Operation Barbarossa, and after Pearl Harbor the USA entered the war. Japan also expanded across the Pacific and Sou
Germany invaded the USSR on 22
Germany invaded the USSR on 22 June 1941 with close to 5.5 million men, 3550 tanks, 5000 aircraft, and 47,000 artillery pieces.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the main phases of the war from 1939 to 1945
- Explain the major military campaigns and turning-point battles
- Identify the reasons for early Axis success and later defeat
- Understand the causes, development, and significance of the Holocaust
- Explain the effects of the war on Europe, Asia, and world politics
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