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Tutorial: The Basics of World War 2: Feel free to read

Answer 1

World War Two is generally said to have begun on the first of September, 1939 with the German invasion of Poland. However, it is important to consider the pre-events, such as Japanese militarial activity in China. Moving on, Germany used its massive infantry, armour and air power to quickly crush surrounding countries. France became one of the first victims, overwhelmed by a sudden pour of troops. In the meantime, the USSR had created the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact, ensuring it would maintain non-aggression towards Germany, right after Poland was partitioned. After the Battle of Britain, in which the Luftwaffe (German air-force) rained destruction on Britain, this pact was shattered when Hitler launched operation Barbarrossa. He invaded every front of Russia in 1941. Russia, at peace-time strength, quickly buckled under the Nazi invasion. Within months, the Reich had pushed to the borders of Moscow, Stalingrad and Leningrad. However, a major Soviet counter-offensive drew a stalemate at Moscow. More importantly, the Soviet Guards Army held off repeated attacks at Stalingrad, eventually managing to encompass the 9th Army. The 9th Army of the Reich quickly surrendered in late 1942. Being the first major defeat of the Nazis, their attacks quickly became weaker due to loss of resources. Most of Europe had been retaken by 1944, the year the Allies (Britain and America mostly) landed at Normandy. The Nazis had two fronts to fight and it is not surprising they surrendered in May 1945.
Africa
The Nazis had also started the North African Front in 1942. They invaded puppet states of the UK, but their initial successes were drawn still by the Australian and British joint force. First, at Tobruk, where the Australians held off repeated Nazi attacks. The Second Battle of El-Alamein saw the major defeat of the Nazis in North Africa, eventually forcing Hitler to withdraw his troops in North Africa.
Pacific
The Americans had remained neutral for a while in the war, but once the Japanese attacked Pearl harbour in December 1941, the Americans leapt into full action mode. What began as a few minor encounters on Pacific Islands erupted into a full front. Australia was under attack for the first time in its history, with the Japanese advancing as far as Kokoda, where the Australian militia forced the Japanese to retreat, both sides taking heavy losses. The battle for the islands of the pacific became deadlier and deadlier, eventually forcing the American government to utilise the products of the Manhattan Project, the development of two atomic bombs. These bombs were dropped over Hiroshima, then Nagasaki in late 1945. After serious starvation and exhaustion of supplies and men, Emperor Hirohito surrendered to the Allies later that year.
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Answer 2

@iGreen @iambatman canu take a look and tell meif there are errors?

Answer 3

@CrashOnce

Are you looking to discover grammatical or factual errors?

Either way, I read it through, and a few things struck my mind. Note however, that I am by no means an expert on the war.

1. Consider more causes of the World War, for example the Treaty of Versailles and the ending of WW1.
2. Wouldn't it be ideal to mention the antisemitism that fueled the war? as well as one of the major consequences of the war: The founding of Israel
3. In the sentence "Within months, the Reich had (...)" You seem to use the term "the Reich" with no explanation - Remember some people may not know German, or what the word refers to.
4. You talk of "The Nazis" but you have not explained who they are. Why are they nazis? What is a nazi? etc.

I understand what you have written, but I think it is important for you to keep in mind your audience. Are you writing to somebody with no prior knowledge of the war, then you should consider my points, specifically the third and fourth point. IF you are speaking to people, like me, with a general knowledge of the war, then your text gives a good account of the different battles and events of the War.

I'd advise you to change a thing or two, maybe add some of the important events that you have left out. Otherwise, well done!

I hope you can use any of this! Best of Luck!

Answer 4

great points, i just wanted to write something very outlineish for those with a littlye background knowledge but thanks!