How Did Ww2 Change Throughout History

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Throughout history, many pivotal events have altered the course of history, but one of, if not the most pivotal moment in history was World War II. World War II stands as an extremely pivotal point in history because the conflict sparked an unprecedented era of technological innovation that forever changed the trajectory of human progress. World War II unleashed a wave of groundbreaking new advancements in numerous fields and even though there were many downsides to the war, it laid a foundation for the modern world.

Pre-World War II, the world went through many eras of instability, with the Great Depression and other global problems. In World War I, horse wagons and stretchers were among the only ways to transport injured in many places and barges had to be used as hospitals to help the wounded. World War II’s inevitable course started not long after World War I, with the treaty of Versailles crippling the German economy. This economy started looking for a savior to help rebuild and the Nazi regime of Adolf Hitler was founded. Hitler’s desire for more land and resources drove him to take over Czechoslovakia and other parts of Europe. The Blitzkrieg of Poland led to the declarations of war on Germany and led to the beginning of World War 2. The years of fighting led to many atrocities and heroes, with the Holocaust and battle of Stalingrad as well as the 800 soldiers who defended Shanghai and the heroes of D-Day who risked their lives to start the downfall of the Nazi empire.
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Starting before World War II, the Japanese had started invading Manchuria and massacuring many. The turning point in the Pacific theater was Pearl Harbor and the entrance of the United States to help combat the Japanese. The battle of Midway completed the downfall of the Japanese and the Atomic bombs secured the surrender of the