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German forces led by Hitler began overtaking countries nearby, expanding their armed forces and generally breaking the Treaty of Versailles on all levels that had been signed to end WWI. Part of their motivation was to get rid of Communist rule, another to recover at least somewhat from the Depression, but mostly it was greed that motivated Hitler and his followers which set off the events of WWII.
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∙ 14y agoThe same thing most if not all wars are fought for. Conquest and to improve their economy. Governments can talk all they want to about freedom, democracy, freeing the oppressed or any other lofty goal, but bottom line, it is the pocketbook that fuels or motivates most wars.
Hitler wanted to avenge Germany's defeat in the First World War and he also thought that peace was absurd so he allied with Japan and Italy and formed the Axis group.
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∙ 16y agoFront and Center, just like Japan, they both created the conditions which could only result in an International conflict.
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Who led Germanys rise to power just before World War 2?
Adolf Hitler did.
What is the significance of Pearl Harbor to the ending of World War 2?
The USA finally entered the war so it could be won
What is the significance of the song God Bless America to World War 2?
The significance of the song God Bless America to the American public of World War 2 was as a beacon of hope. The song was broadcast at home and abroad to lift the spirits of the soldiers, sailor, and their families.
What was the significance of D-Day during World War 2?
the beginning day of the destruction of German oppression in Europe
What was the significance of D Day during World War 2?
The significance of D Day was that it marked the first Allied Troops on the ground in Europe. This was the beginning of the end for the Germans.
Who led Germanys rise to power just before World War 2?
Adolf Hitler did.
Why did the map of Europe change significantly from World War 1 to World War 2?
because the communist and germanys country lost power
Germanys invasion of this country triggered world war 2?
Poland, on 1 September 1939
Why was germanys money worthless?
The German government printed too much of it before World War 2.
What was the cause of World War I and World War 2?
In World War 1 the U.S.S.R was trying to take over Germanys and the other countrys land. Then in World War 2 Adolf Hitler tryed to get more land for Germany and slaughter all the Jews.
What was Hirohito's significance to World War 2?
He was the Emperor of Japan during the war.
Why was curacao a significance in world war 2?
Because they had oil.
What is the significance of D-Day to World War 2?
it sucks! it sucks!
What was the significance of the years 1941-1945?
these are the years that the united states was involved in world war 2
In the years leading up to World War 2 how were japans and germanys goals similar?
Answer this question They both wanted to expand their empires by conquering neighboring countries.…
What was the significance of the World War 1 for the world?
It left Germany in a depression, it set the stage for World War 2, and the Soviet Union came to exist.
What was Harry Truman's significance in World War 2?
Last commander in chief of WW2.
