World War II

World War II

World War II started on September 1, 1939 and ended on September 2, 1945. Some of the countries that were part of World War 2 are Germany, Italy and Japan. On the other side were the Allies which were Britain, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India and the Soviet Union, China and the United States of America.  Some places where World War 2 took place was in Europe, East Asia and islands in the Pacific Ocean. Other places were Madagascar and the Aleutian islands. In countries such as Germany, Poland, China and Russia were badly hit by war and their territory suffered greatly.  Some events that took place during World War 2 were

• The Atlantic War
• When hostilities broke out in Europe the Atlantic was filled with German Vessels ready to attack,
• The European War
• Germany’s bullying diplomacy with Austria, Czechoslovakia and with Lithuania failed therefore instigating a war that would cover the whole European continent.
• The Pacific War
• During this war there were attacks on Pearl Harbor, Malaya, Philippines, Guam and Wake, Japan was drawing the United States along with her allies into war.
• The Desert War
• British forces attacked Italian counterparts to secure a base the would be a possible Mediterranean crossing.
• Etc.

We can honor and show respect by these brave soldiers who fought to keep our land free and safe by going to their tombs and placing an American flag and flowers. We can also honor them by holding ceremonies to honor those who died and still live.