# L2- Context of WWII in EU

- WWII spanned 1939-1945

- It was the deadliest war in history

- It caused 70 million casualities

1939-1945

Deadliest war in history

70 million casualties

Militarism

Required reduced militarization after WWI treat of Versailles

Annex of austrian in 1938

> Militarism - belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests

> Nationalism - Nationalism is an ideology that emphasizes the interest and culture of a particular nation. It played a significant role in shaping the political climate leading up to WWII

Social Darwinism - beleiving their own race is the superior

Eugenics

> I want obedience, not discussion - Benito Mousolinni 

| Allies | Axis |
| --- | --- |
| US | DE |
| UK | JP |
| USSR | IT |
| FR |  |
| CN |  |

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