The Important Facts of World War II in Europe

General Patton, General Eisenhower, and General Bradley

World War II in the European Theater started when Hitler invaded Poland in 1939. After this, Hitler’s Germany had no trouble taking over most of Western Europe. The United States didn’t get directly involved in World War II until the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Some of the well known heroes of World War in Europe were General Patton, General Eisenhower, and General Bradley.

The Important Facts of World War II in The Pacific

Flag raised at Iwo Jima February 23, 1945

World War II consisted of many theaters of operation. There was the European, Burma, India, China, North Africa and the Pacific Theaters of War. This article details the Pacific theater, which includes some of the worst battles of World War II. These battles were on tiny islands in the Pacific Ocean like Guam, Midway, Okinawa and Iwo Jima. The Pacific Theater stretched from Hawaii to Australia to Japan and even Alaska. Americans went from island to island to win the war. American battleships, aircraft carriers and aircraft were all part of these battles.

Life in The United States During World War II

WWII Rosie the Riveter poster / Wikipedia

World War II created many sacrifices and worries at home in the United States. Americans came together for the war effort, grew much of their own food and everything was rationed. We supported our soldiers in every way possible. Americans also had to be alert since we never knew if the enemy would invade our country or not. There were many posters that taught us what to do and rally us during the war. World War II posters will show what life was like during World War II in the U.S.