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From 1939 to 1945, the world saw the horrors of one of the biggest wars in history. This came to be known as the Second World War. A few of the world’s biggest nations involved themselves in the bloodiest of confrontations. There were mainly two great powers in this war that formed two opposite alliances. 

One of them was called the Allies and the other was known as the Axis. The Second World War involved over 100 million people from more than 30 nations. The Asia-Pacific region was dominated by Japan. In Europe, Germany and Italy sought to conquer the entire continent. This is among the deadliest of conflicts in human history, which would always be remembered for its brutalities. 

This period in history has also been the subject of many movies and television series. Today, the boom in online gaming has resulted in many online casino slots themed in the Second World War. Let’s take a look at the top three among them:

1. World War II

Developed by GazGaming, this online slot game takes you into the heart of the Second World War. It features reels that incorporate symbols of troops from several nations. You’ll certainly find this game very immersive. It would keep you engaged with its imagery of tanks, naval battles, and much more. 

The game has a pretty usual layout of 5 reels and 20 paylines. It also includes some fascinating features. Among them is the bonus icon, which is Reichstag’s red flag. When three of these flags appear on a winning payline, the bonus round starts.

If you want detailed information on the best online slots, you can visit one of the leading casino review sites. They have the most exciting games listed on their site that are reviewed and rated by experts in the field of online gambling. Our top recommendation is casinosjungle. On this casino review site, you’ll find the latest information about online slots. It also has some valuable resources that will help you learn more about responsible gambling. And one of the best aspects of this website is that you’ll get to play some of the games absolutely free!

2. Flying Ace

Microgaming has always come up with some exciting slot games. It has also developed an online slot with a Second World War theme called Flying Ace. This game is unique, as it has a classic slot formation. As a result, you get 3 reels and 5 paylines. 

The icons that you’ll see on the reels are in the form of BAR offerings. They appear in single, double, and triple formats. The symbol of ‘A’ is featured in this online slot. The highest paying standard icon is that of a lady on a torpedo.

3. Pacific Attack

This game has been developed by NetEnt. Based on the Second World War theme, this online slot is centred on battles of the Pacific. The game has 5 reels with a range of intriguing symbols on them. They include a parachutist ejecting from his exploding fighter plane and an underwater mine. You’ll also find several medals on the reels. What makes this game truly entertaining are its special features. 

Among them is the Wild icon, which features a fighter pilot. The wilds substitute for all the other icons present on the reels. This forms a winning combination. It doesn’t include scatters or bonus symbols. The Scatter icons are those of a movie screen starlet.

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Tiger Divison and Battle of the Bulge https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/10/22/tiger-divison-and-battle-of-the-bulge/ https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/10/22/tiger-divison-and-battle-of-the-bulge/#respond Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:28:29 +0000 https://www.tigerdivision.com/?p=30 A soldier who was one of the members of the Tiger Division had something terrible to say. He had said…

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A soldier who was one of the members of the Tiger Division had something terrible to say. He had said that hunger, capture, and death seemed imminent when they were sent to Bastogne. Under such conditions, one could do nothing but pray. An artillery fire control specialist from Spartanburg, Rufus Lewis Jr., was already in Germany. 

He heard the shocking news of a German breakthrough in Belgium and Luxembourg. His 10th Armored Division of tanks, support troops, and self-propelled artillery turned north on December 17, 1944. The troops covered 75 miles in one day and arrived in Bastogne. It was among the greatest marches in modern warfare’s history.

An encounter with chaos

The 10th Armored Division also called the ‘Tiger Division’, was the first to arrive in Bastogne. It was a key crossroads town. Once they reached there, what all the members of the division found was utter chaos. Streaming backwards through the city were the demoralized American infantry units. 

The German artillery was destroying the place and the key crossroad was about to be overrun. The division lowered the barrels of its howitzers and started firing directly into the forest. They halted the German advance with all the firing.

Ready for duty

Rufus Lewis was a sophomore in November 1942 at Clemson. Those were the days before college deferments. Every man, aged 21 or older, had the eligibility to be drafted. The probability of him getting drafted the following March was quite high. So, Lewis took the permission of his parents and joined the army. 

He decided to volunteer as he was not a very good student. Lewis signed up at Fort Jackson and was trained at Georgia’s Fort Benning. He joined the 10th Armored Division as a fire controller for the 420th Armored Field Artillery. He was in charge of directing the fire of a battery of self-propelled 105 mm M-7 ‘Priest’ howitzer. Each of the five-gun batteries had a man calculating the angle of fire. 

Lewis was also in charge of those. The Tiger Division was activated on the 15th of July 1942. It entered north-western France on the 23rd of September 1944 through the port of Cherbourg. It was a part of the Third Army of Gen. George Patton. It was one of the first units to enter France through the port that was newly liberated.

In the heart of Germany

The Army found itself in gruesome daily combat from the time that it had entered the country. It continued until it punched through the last line of Hitler’s defence called the Siegfried Line. It stormed into Germany on the 19th of November. The advance was halted when Hitler struck back in the Ardennes forest, 75 miles to the north. 

Lewis was in the basement of a freezing farmhouse on the 18th of December 1944. He was calculating the flight paths of the 105 mm artillery shells into the German lines. Then, the 101st Airborne Division known as the ‘Band of Brothers’ came rolling into the Battle of Bulge. Upon their arrival, they claimed their glory.

The veterans today

The veterans of World War II are now in their 80s and 90s. Today, they are dying at a rate of 850 to 1,000 per day. The two million that are still alive are the remnants of those who served in the war. In many people’s eyes, they are the ones who saved the world. 

Not only did they win the war, but they also forged the country during peacetime. They were the ones who produced the baby boom after returning to their home country. The veterans were the ones who generated the greatest prosperity in the planet’s history.

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Famous Leaders of the Second World War https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/10/05/famous-leaders-of-the-second-world-war/ https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/10/05/famous-leaders-of-the-second-world-war/#respond Tue, 05 Oct 2021 16:30:51 +0000 https://www.tigerdivision.com/?p=28 The Second World War or World War II was a conflict involving most of the countries of the world. It…

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The Second World War or World War II was a conflict involving most of the countries of the world. It began in 1939 and ended in 1945. The main Axis powers were Germany, Japan, and Italy. The Allies included France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and China. In many respects, the Second World War was a continuation of the First World War. 

It was the result of disputes that were not settled during World War I. The Second World War was the bloodiest conflict and the largest war in documented history. It took the lives of 40,000,000 to 50,000,000 individuals. Now let’s take a look at some of the key leaders who led their respective nations during this war:

1. Harry S Truman

He was the 33rd president of the United States of America. Truman had succeeded Franklin D. Roosevelt upon the latter’s death in April 1945. He led the country through the last few months of the Second World War. Truman is best known for his controversial decision to use two atomic bombs against Japan in 1945. 

After the war, he was instrumental in implementing the Marshall Plan. It greatly accelerated the economic recovery of Western Europe.

2. Winston Churchill

He was the Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1940 to 1945. Winston Churchill is best known for his wartime leadership and was among Britain’s longest-serving politicians. He was one of the most active leaders who resisted German aggression. 

Churchill also played a major role in assembling the Allied powers. They included the Soviet Union and the United States of America. He is considered one of the most significant figures of the 20th century. To this day, he remains popular in the United Kingdom and the rest of the Western world.

3. Adolf Hitler

He was the chancellor and self-proclaimed ‘Fuhrer’ or leader of Germany from 1933 until 1945. His political ascent as the leader of the far-right Nazi party was rapid in the 1920s. He won absolute power over Germany and maintained it throughout his time as the country’s chancellor. 

Hitler took a very active role in the German government during his rule. The most horrific crimes were committed against the Jews and other minorities during this period. One of the most significant examples of this was the ‘Final Solution’. 

It meant condemnation of Jews to death at Concentration Camps. These camps were spread across parts of Europe that were controlled by Germany. Just before the surrender of Germany in 1945, he committed suicide with his wife Eva Braun.

4. Benito Mussolini

He was Italy’s Prime Minister from 1922 until his deposition in 1943. As the country’s dictator and founder of fascism, he supported the spread of his ideology internationally. Mussolini was an inspiration to Adolf Hitler in many ways. This is one of the reasons why Hitler chose to ally himself with Mussolini. In 1940, he chose to enter the war by siding with the Axis powers. 

He had initial success, but the collapsing Axis powers made him lose the support of the Italians. He also lost the support of the members of the Fascist Party. A motion of no confidence in him was passed by the Grand Council of Fascism in 1943. He, along with his mistress Clara Petacci was captured and executed by the Italian communist partisans in 1945.

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4 Greatest Inventions Made During World War II https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/09/25/4-greatest-inventions-made-during-world-war-ii/ https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/09/25/4-greatest-inventions-made-during-world-war-ii/#respond Sat, 25 Sep 2021 12:22:01 +0000 https://www.tigerdivision.com/?p=26 Among the most infamous inventions made during World War II was undoubtedly the atomic bomb. The United States launched its…

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Among the most infamous inventions made during World War II was undoubtedly the atomic bomb. The United States launched its first and only nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. As a result, an estimated 110,000 to 210,000 individuals lost their lives. 

This bomb certainly stands out for the mass destruction that it caused. However, there were many significant innovations made during the war that were non-lethal in nature. They were mostly in the fields of technology and medicine. 

These innovations influenced and reshaped the world as we know it today. Some of them were based on designs or research that predated the war. As they weren’t funded by the government, these projects failed to take off before the Second World War. Here are some details of these innovations:

1. Flu vaccines

In 1918 and 1919, the influenza pandemic had some serious effects during World War I. It motivated the United States military to develop the first flu vaccine. Scientists started isolating flu viruses during the 1930s and 1940s. The development of vaccines against them was sponsored by the United States army. 

The first flu vaccine was approved by the United States for military use in 1945. It got approval for civilian use the following year. Among the leading researchers on this project was the renowned scientist, Jonas Salk. He later went on to develop the vaccine for polio.

2. Penicillin

This antibiotic was discovered by the Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming in 1928. Before the widespread use of antibiotics, even small cuts and scrapes could cause deadly infections in the United States. It wasn’t until the Second World War that the country began mass-producing Penicillin as a means of medical treatment. 

The manufacture of this antibiotic for soldiers was a priority for the US War Department. It had described the effort as a ‘race against death’ in a poster. The surgeons in the military were surprised by the effectiveness of this drug. It increased the chances of one’s survival and reduced pain. The drug also made it easier for doctors and nurses to care for soldiers on the battlefield.

3. Blood plasma transfusion

Charles Drew, an American surgeon during World War II, standardized blood plasma’s production for medical use. An entire system was developed, which involved the mixing of water and freeze-dried blood plasma. 

The water and freeze-dried blood plasma were collected in two separate sterile jars and then mixed together. Plasma could be given to anyone, unlike the whole blood. This made it easier to administer it on the battlefield.

4. Jet engines

A British engineer with the Royal Air Force known as Frank Whittle patented the jet engine in 1930. Despite this, Germany became the first country to fly a jet engine. It performed a flight test of its model on the 27th of August 1939. This was just a few days before it invaded Poland. Germany and Japan had been getting ready for World War II for about a decade. 

The British government developed aircraft based on the designs of Whittle with the onset of the war. The first plane of the Allies to use jet propulsion took flight on the 15th of May 1941. Jet planes were faster than propeller planes but also required a lot more fuel. They were also more difficult to handle.

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5 Astonishing Facts About the Second World War https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/09/08/5-astonishing-facts-about-the-second-world-war/ https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/09/08/5-astonishing-facts-about-the-second-world-war/#respond Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:20:49 +0000 https://www.tigerdivision.com/?p=24 World War II is considered the largest single event in the history of humanity. It was fought across the world’s…

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World War II is considered the largest single event in the history of humanity. It was fought across the world’s six-seven continents and their oceans. The war ended up killing 50 million individuals and left hundreds of millions wounded. The damage was not only physical but psychological as well. Much of the heartland of civilization was destroyed by the Second World War. 

Through history books, art, films, and other mediums, the war has been analyzed and explored from different angles. Such a complex and endlessly intriguing event packs a lot of stories that are overlooked or under-appreciated. This event also has some facts and characters that would be quite interesting if explored. So, here we present some of the astonishing facts about the Second World War:

1. The Nazis came close to developing plutonium

The Nazis were dangerously close to developing plutonium, which is an important element of nuclear weapons. When Norway was invaded by the Germans, they took over a factory in Telemark. It produced heavy water, which was used for creating plutonium. 

Before they were able to produce anything, about 11 Norwegian commandos destroyed the plant. Without suffering even a single casualty on their side, they successfully set off explosives in the base.

2. Japan was working on a ‘Death Ray’

A sum of 1 million yen was paid to a team of scientists by Japan to create a ‘death ray’. They had promised to develop this ray, which would use electric power to kill humans standing miles away. They drew on the innovations of Nikola Tesla. The Japanese were able to create a prototype that could kill from as far as half a mile. Their only problem was that the target had to be still for 10 minutes for it to work. 

3. More Russian soldiers died in one battle

The bloody battle of Stalingrad was the Second World War’s largest confrontation. It lasted from July 1942 to February 1943. This battle began with the attempt made by German forces to capture the industrial city. 

The Germans indulged in air attacks and house-to-house fights. Tens of thousands were killed with reinforcements streaming into Stalingrad from both sides. The Axis powers suffered casualties between 650,000 and 868,000, but the Soviet Union lost over 1 million people.

4. The US Navy Command was once known as CINCUS

An acronym for Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet, it was pronounced ‘sink us’. This proved awkward after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. It was immediately changed to COMINCH in December of the same year and its jurisdiction was expanded. It was given the command of the Atlantic, Asiatic, and Pacific fleets.

5. The tallest surrendered to the shortest

A rather short British Corporal called Bob Roberts had to face a weird situation. He was charged with taking the surrender of one of the tallest German soldiers. Jakob Nacken stood tall at 7’6″ and towered over Roberts who was 5’3″. 

Roberts later mentioned that he didn’t take a lot of notice of the soldier at the time. He just passed the prisoners on after searching them, one after the other. The mates who were watching the rest of the men saw this giant of a guy approached Robert. Both sides had a good laugh on this.

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4 Most Destructive Weapons Used in World War II https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/08/28/4-most-destructive-weapons-used-in-world-war-ii/ https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/08/28/4-most-destructive-weapons-used-in-world-war-ii/#respond Sat, 28 Aug 2021 17:20:29 +0000 https://www.tigerdivision.com/?p=22 The Second World War was one of the most terrifying and widespread of all wars in history. Over 100 million…

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The Second World War was one of the most terrifying and widespread of all wars in history. Over 100 million people from more than 30 countries were either directly or indirectly involved in the war. The casualties of the war amounted to more than 60 million. During this war, there was an increased focus on technology, innovation, communication systems and medicine. 

The Allies finally emerged victorious in this destructive war. Towards the end of the war, the Nazis collapsed and the Japanese and Italian empires fell. The Second World War will also be remembered for the deadliest of weapons that were used in the battles. Here’s the list of the most destructive weapons that were used in this war:

1. Atom bomb

How can one forget this ultimate weapon of mass destruction used in the war? It was for the first time in history that such a weapon was used. The effects of the atom bomb even lasted several decades after the war ended. The first atom bomb codenamed ‘Little Boy’ was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. 

The explosion caused by this bomb released 15 kilotons of TNT, which caused vast damage to the Japanese city. Only three days later, a second atom bomb codenamed ‘Fat Man’ was dropped on Nagasaki. It was even more powerful than the first one. The bomb released 21 kilotons of TNT. Over 100,000 individuals died due to these two bombs.

2. Hawker Hurricane

A single-seat fighter plane, the Hawker Hurricane was built by Hawker Aircraft for the RAF. It was among the greatest fighter planes of World War II. The Hawker Hurricane could reach a maximum speed of 340 miles per hour. It had a range of 468 miles with a ceiling of 35,000 feet. Armaments included in this aircraft included eight 0.303 machine guns. 

More than 14,500 Hawker Hurricane planes were built during the war. They included a later version called the Sea Hurricane. This aircraft is remembered for the Battle of Britain. During this battle fought in 1940, the RAF defended Great Britain against the German Air Force. The entire campaign was fought in the air.

3. Katyusha rocket launcher

The Katyusha rocket launcher was built by the Soviet Union during the war. It was a type of rocket artillery, which had multiple rocket launchers attached to the back of a vehicle. This provided mobility to the launchers. They were famous for the powerful punch that they delivered. Katyusha rocket launchers could bring down enemy troops in a matter of seconds and were cheaper than the artillery gun. 

The sound of these launchers also caused psychological terror. No wonder they were named Stalin’s organ. A Katyusha rocket launcher had a 5 kilogram-high explosive warhead and was attached on the vehicle called BM-13. The rockets possessed a range of 8.5 kilometres. The explosive fragmentation radius was more than 10 meters upon impact.

4. The MG 42

It was a 7.92×57 mm Mauser general-purpose machine gun. The Maschinengewehr 42 or MG 42 was a streamlined version of an earlier machine gun called MG 34. The most notable feature of this weapon was its high rate of firing, which was exceptionally high. It was about 1,200 to 1,500 rounds a minute. This was two times the firing rate of Vickers and Browning machine guns. 

The MG 42 also had a 1,000-meter range and could fire 50 rounds. It was called “Hitler’s buzz saw” by the American GIs. The Soviet Red Army called it “the linoleum ripper”. These names were given owing to its unique tearing sound caused due to its high rate of firing.

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Role of the Tiger Division During the Second World War https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/07/30/role-of-the-tiger-division-during-the-second-world-war/ https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/07/30/role-of-the-tiger-division-during-the-second-world-war/#respond Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:15:09 +0000 https://www.tigerdivision.com/?p=18 The 10th Armored Division was a division of the United States Army in the Second World War. It was nicknamed…

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The 10th Armored Division was a division of the United States Army in the Second World War. It was nicknamed ‘The Tiger Division’. It was a part of the Twelfth United States Army Group as well as the Sixth United States Army Group. It was initially assigned under General George S Patton to the Third United States Army.

However, it witnessed action with the Seventh United States Army under General Alexander Patch towards the end of the war. The Tiger Division was inactivated on the 13th of October 1945 at Camp Patrick Henry in Virginia. On the 25th of February 1953, the division was assigned to the Regular Army, but it stayed inactive.

Entering Germany

The Tiger Division entered France through the port of Cherbourg on the 23rd of September 1944. It went through a month of training at Teurtheville, France, prior to entering battle. At the time, it was a part of the Third Army under General George S Patton. Leaving Teurtheville on the 25th of October, the Division moved to Mars-la-Tour.

Once there, it entered into the battle on the 2nd of November, in support of the XX Corps. Later, the Tiger Division took part in the capture of Metz. After furious battling, the 10th Armored Division moved to the Siegfried Line. On the 19th of November 1944, it led the Third Army into Germany.

Bastogne

On the 18th of December 1944, Combat Command-B’s lead Sherman tanks, tank destroyers and half-tracks moved into Bastogne. These were the first combat troops to arrive at the town under threat. Col. William L Roberts, a CCB commander, split his command.

He formed a crescent-shaped arc five miles from the city facing eastwards. A force under the command of Maj. William R Desobry headed north to Noville. A similar group commanded by Lt. Col. Henry T Cherry moved eastwards to Longville. A group under Lt. Col. James O’Hara moved southeast to Bras.

The Germans still had an advantageous position and the Americans withdrew closer to Bastogne. The pincers sent by the Germans to the north and south met and closed west of the city on the night of 21st December. The Tiger Division gathered a mobile reserve force ready to strike.

The CCB endured the chilly weather while also facing artillery barrages and bombing despite dwindling supplies and ammunition. The tanks of the Fourth Armored Division got through, at last, on the 26th of December. Despite this, the CCB continued fighting until the 18th of January.

The collapse of German defences

Towards the beginning of February 1945, the Tiger Division reassembled at Metz. They had the opportunity for a momentary rest after rejoining the XX Corps. On the 20th of February 1945, they attacked the German defences again. They broke the German lines in one day. After 48 hours, the Division moved further 85 miles.

They crossed the Saar-Moselle Triangle and got to the Saar River. Upon crossing the Saar, they captured Trier and a bridge across the Moselle River. The German defences collapsed as a result of the loss of this heavily defended city. Commanders Dwight Eisenhower and Patton visited the Tiger Division and praised their efforts.

A liberating unit

They advanced further about 100 miles and captured 8,000 prisoners belonging to 26 different enemy divisions. Following a four-day respite, the 10th Armored Division was among the divisions leading the Seventh Army drive into Bavaria. With quick night movements, the ‘Tigers’ kept surprising the Germans.

They were referred to as ‘Ghost Division’ by their enemy forces. As it entered Bavaria, the Division overran one of the numerous sub-camps of the Dachau concentration camp. It was located in the Landsberg area. This happened on the 27th of April 1945, earning Tiger Division the recognition of a liberating unit.

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Importance of the League of Nations https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/07/06/importance-of-the-league-of-nations/ https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/07/06/importance-of-the-league-of-nations/#respond Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:50:52 +0000 https://www.tigerdivision.com/?p=16 A century ago, almost 30 nations supported a proposition to make a commission to create the League of Nations. The…

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A century ago, almost 30 nations supported a proposition to make a commission to create the League of Nations. The intention was to maintain harmony and avoid the repercussions of World War I. The League of Nations is supported by President Woodrow Wilson of the United States. 

It received support at the Paris Peace Conference and was created a year after the event. It was, in a way, a precursor to the United Nations. The effects of the League of Nations can be seen even today. 

Role of the League of Nations

There had been many plans since the times of Immanuel Kant for an organization to create harmony. It was also thought of as an organization that would end the possibilities of war. The League of Nations was the first organization where so many countries got together. 

They were sovereign countries, yet they planned to attempt to demonstrate their ability to maintain harmony. The League additionally had some unobtrusive victories, especially in managing certain regional issues. 

Reasons for its failure

There was no unanimity on the decisions that were taken. The lack of unanimity made it extremely difficult for the League of Nations to function effectively. It experienced the shortfall of significant forces. Germany, Japan, and Italy ultimately left, and there was an absence of US cooperation. 

The greatest issue was Article X. It said members of the league were to focus on securing the autonomy and respectability of various nations. This was seen as a programmed choice. It implied that if a nation was attacked or confronted hostility, the United States would come to its rescue. 

Responsibilities of the League of Nations

Possibly the United States might have prevented the Second World War. This could’ve been possible if it didn’t shun its responsibility in the world. During and following the Second World War, there was an acknowledgement. It was that ‘we truly blew it and we should play a part in the United Nations. 

The UN Security Council had much influence. The decisions were not required to be unanimous and they were legally binding. The League showed the innate limitations of security. It is essentially a ‘one for all and all for one’ belief. Nations had to treat the flare-up of war at any place on the planet as troubling. 

Then, they needed to take appropriate action. The fact of the matter is the principle doesn’t consider nations’ circumstances or interests. For example, when Italy attacked Ethiopia during the 1930s, Britain and France chose to appease it. The reason was that they were cosying up to Nazi Germany. 

The rest of the world under the League of Nations

The concluding parts of the First World War was a time for hyper-nationalism. It was a time of unprecedented financial disturbance and unrest. At the time, there was a doubt about whether the worldwide economy would bring people prosperity. 

There was a considerable amount of populism and the emergence of tyrant strongmen. This resulted in the rise of Fascism, Nazism, and Marxist-Leninism. The United States had entered the First World War conclusively to re-establish the balance of power globally. However, it chose not to do it.

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4 Significant Battles During the Second World War https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/06/28/4-significant-battles-during-the-second-world-war/ https://www.tigerdivision.com/2021/06/28/4-significant-battles-during-the-second-world-war/#respond Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:52:39 +0000 https://www.tigerdivision.com/?p=14 Battles of the Second World War took place across the globe. Some of them lasted for many days, while others…

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Battles of the Second World War took place across the globe. Some of them lasted for many days, while others for months or even years. These battles also had a huge impact on the war itself. One can define the word ‘battle’ as an event occurring at a certain place over a relative span of time. The shortest of battles may have lasted about 90 minutes, while the longest may have taken three months. 

Of course, the ‘battle of the Atlantic’ was a significant one, but it was not really a battle. Instead, it was a series of battles that lasted six years. Here, we’ve listed the battles of World War II. They had the most impact on the political and military events that occurred later.

1. Battle of Kursk

During the Second World War, the Battle of Kursk was fought during the period spanning July to August 1943. It was a series of offensives between the forces of the Soviet Union and Germany. They took place on the Eastern Front near Kursk. It was about 450 kilometres southwest of Moscow. The German codename for this series of offensive was ‘Operation Citadel’. 

It led to the Battle of Prokhorovka, which was among the largest ever armoured clashes. This battle was fought on the 12th of July, 1943. The Germans failed to take over the forces of the Soviet Union. In this process, they also lost a large number of tanks and soldiers.

2. Battle of Berlin

The Battle of Berlin was known as the ‘Berlin Strategic Offensive Operation. It was carried out by the Soviet Union and was the Second World War’s final major offensive in Europe. The Red Army had carried out the Vistula-Oder Offensive carried out in January and February 1945. After this offensive, the army had halted on a line spanning 60 kilometres east of Berlin. 

The defence plan of the Germans against the Soviet attack was Operation Clausewitz. After the Soviet offensive resumed on the 16th of April, Berlin was attacked from the east and south. In the north, a third force countered the German forces.

3. Battle of Moscow

The Battle of Moscow addresses two critical times of battling on the Eastern Front. It happened during the Second World War from October 1941 to January 1942. By early October, there were 4,000,000 casualties on the Soviet side. The German armed forces had come within 200 miles of Moscow. This was when Operation Typhoon was unleashed. 

It was an attempt to hold on to the Soviet capital and shut down the mission. Yet, the outcome was something that neither side had expected. The Soviets had a tremendous yet badly coordinated army. The Germans, with their mastery and equipment, might have won any conflict in the world.

4. Battle of Pearl Harbor

It was an overwhelming assault on the US maritime base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack was codenamed Operation AI and was carried out by the Japanese Imperial Army. It took place on the 7th of December, 1941. With this attack, the worsening relationship between the United States and Japan reached its peak. 

Once the US fleet was kept out of their way, the Japanese could easily establish their dominance over Southeast Asia. It could also take over the Indonesian archipelago. On November 26, a Japanese fleet sailed about 275 miles north of Hawaii. 

It included six aircraft carriers, three cruisers, two warships, three cruisers, and eleven destroyers. Around 360 planes were launched from the location for the last attack. Four US Navy war vessels were sunk and another four were badly damaged.

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There were several occurrences that led to the Second World War. Right from the rise in Japanese militarism to the political takeover of Germany by Hitler, the reasons were many. However, it began with the Treaty of Versailles, which was a complete disappointment. 

The great powers of the time disliked the terms that were included in the treaty. Now, let’s look at some of the other causes that led to the Second World War:

1. The Failure of Peace Efforts 

During the 1920s, there were many efforts to bury the hatchet. The first was the foundation of the League of Nations as a gathering wherein countries could resolve their debates. The League’s forces were restricted to influence. At the Washington Conference of 1921-1922, the main maritime forces consented to restrict their naval forces by a decent proportion. 

The Locarno Conference gave an assurance of the German-French limit and an understanding among Germany and Poland. In the Kellogg-Briand Pact, 63 nations disavowed battle as an instrument of public strategy. The signatories had concurred ahead of time to give up their battles for self-protection. 

2. Growing Nazism in Germany 

The outrageous patriotism of Germany, Italy and Japan was one of the main sources of the Second World War. The embarrassing terms of the Treaty of Versailles made the German love for patriotism more grounded. The issues that Germany was fighting for made many individuals aligned to its philosophies. 

For this reason, they energetically acknowledged the tyranny of Hitler and his arrangement of re-establishing the glory of Germans. This was done by punishing those answerable for embarrassing Germany at the Paris Peace Conference. 

3. Rise of Fascism in Italy

The embarrassment of Italy at the Paris Peace Conference translated into immense hatred towards Britain and France. The financial downturn of the 1930s further threatened Italy’s power. It was under these conditions that Mussolini and his Fascist Party rose to prominence. It won many hearts when it guaranteed that it would make Italy prosperous. 

The fundamentalists indulged in outrageous patriotism, war and government control as the means for gaining control over Italy. Individuals in Italy approved extremism since it promised them a good future. Italy under Mussolini started making efforts to extend its force and secure new regions. 

4. Expanding militarism of Japan 

The aspirations of Japan had increased during the Second World War. At the Paris Peace Conference, Japan had been fortunate in getting a few benefits. Japan, from that point, chose to extend its tactical force so as to get more domains of China. By 1930, Japan was in a situation to enhance its military might. 

Militarism and domination came to be acknowledged as the ideal means for growing the Japanese force on the planet. In 1937, Japan began an undeclared conflict against China. At the point when World War II broke out in 1939, the Sino-Japanese conflict was still on.

5. Failure of the League of Nations 

The League of Nations was created in 1919 for global harmony. It did not have the solid association expected to generate admiration among the countries. The inability to act during Manchurian and Abyssinian emergencies demonstrated its inefficiency. The small countries quickly lost trust in the League of Nations. Both Britain and France attempted to utilize the League for advancing their own personal matters.

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