THE FALLEN OF WWII

• 1. What was the general profile up people who make up military deaths as opposed to civilian deaths?

  • Military deaths in WWII were generally younger males, often in their twenties, who were actively involved in combat or military operations. Civilian deaths included men, women, and children of all ages, often caught in the crossfire of battles, bombings, or targeted atrocities
• 1. Where did the most Nazis die?

  • eastern front (soviet union)
• 1. What country lost the most casualties as a percentage of its population?

  • poland
• 1. Who lost the most soldiers and civilians in the war and why?

  • the Soviet Union lost the most soldiers and civilians in the war due to the massive scale of the conflict on the Eastern Front and the brutal nature of the fighting
• 1. Which side purposely targeted civilians during World War II? Give some examples?

  • Both Axis and Allied powers targeted civilians during WWII. Examples include the bombing of cities like London, Dresden, and Tokyo, as well as atrocities like the Holocaust and the Nanjing Massacre
• 1. Was World War II the deadliest war in history?

  • Yes, World War II is considered the deadliest war in history, with an estimated 70-85 million fatalities
• 1. What does "The Long Peace" mean?


  • "The Long Peace" refers to the period of relative stability and peace that followed the end of World War II, characterized by the absence of major interstate conflicts among great powers
• 1. Explain the causes and consequences of World War II?


  • the causes of WWII include factors such as unresolved tensions from World War I, economic instability, territorial expansionism, and the rise of totalitarian regimes. Consequences include widespread devastation, loss of life, geopolitical realignments, the establishment of new international institutions, and the beginning of the Cold War