by Dawn Lioutas

Created on: February 17, 2010

It was in the year 1939 that it all began. It was the beginning of something that would take place over the next 6 years, and sadly, take the lives of many people. During these six long years people would loose sons, fathers, uncles, brothers, and friends. People who had gone out to defend their country; ones who died patriotically, and who will never be forgotten.

 It was in 1939 on September 1st when Germany unsuspectingly invaded Poland. This marked the beginning of the Second World War, a war which would end up taking place throughout Europe, Africa, and even Asia. A mere two days after the invasion, France and England had joined in the war against Germany, and within a week other countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa had all become involved in the war. The war was quickly escalating and many people were experiencing déjà vu as the similarities between this war and one which had taken place only decades ago was apparent. There was however a difference which would present itself. The Second World War would last two years longer and be far more devastating than the first.

 The Second World War was fought all across Europe, from the mountains to the coasts, across Africa, from the deserts to the sea, and across Asia, from the land to as far as the Pacific Ocean. Armies fought on land, in the air, and even on water.

 Germany and Poland had both relatively the same amount of soldiers however, Germany had a technological advantage. They possessed more weapons and the latest aircrafts. On September 17, the Soviet Union decided to join in and invade Poland as well. It wasn’t long before Germany had complete power over Poland. The French and the British feared that this would become a reproduction of the First World War and wanted eagerly to sign a peace treaty with Germany. Hitler, the leader of Germany at the time, however had a different, hidden agenda, and trying to fool them informed them that he agreed with a peace treaty being signed. While this was taking place Hitler had ordered his troops to move towards France, as he intended to take over France as well. Hitler was becoming over-zealous and his generals informed him that they believed it impossible to take over France and that it could only take over Belgium and Holland. Not knowing what to do and what should be done, many thought that the war was over, due to the inactivity of the various nations.

 On November 30, the Soviet Union went

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