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World War II, a worldwide confrontation spanning from 1939 to 1945, saw numerous nations embroiled in a devastating conflict. In our previous video, we laid out the cause of WWII. In this...
Learn astonishing World War 2 facts with Nat Geo Kids. When did the war start? Who fought in in the war and why? How did it change the course of history?
World War 2 started in September 1939 when Germany attacked Poland. The Axis powers were those countries that joined to attack Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean and the Pacific. The Allied Powers generally consisted of Great Britain, The Soviet Union, China and the United States.
On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland. This began World War II. The Germans used a new kind of attack. They called it blitzkrieg, or “lightning war.” Blitzkrieg relied on fast-moving tanks and warplanes to shock the enemy into surrendering. After this invasion, Britain and France declared war on Germany.
World War II. 1939 September 1 - Germany invades Poland. World War II begins. 1939 September 3 - France and Great Britain declare war on Germany. 1940 April 9 to June 9 - Germany invades and takes control of Denmark and Norway.
Included below are facts and figures that cover significant events within and surrounding World War 2. You will find how the war happened, why the war began, and what occurred during the war. World War II began September 1, 1939, in Poland
Teach your children all about World War 2. When was WW2? How did WW2 start? How many casualties were there in World War II? Full of facts, timelines, and links to helpful teaching resources.
