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00:00-12:54 The Last Stage of World War 2: Bombings on Japan (Atomic Bombs)
It’s 1945, and World War 2 is nearing its end. American bombers such as B-29, and B-25 Mitchell bombers were preparing to drop bombs on cities like Tokyo, Nagoya, Kobe, and Osaka.. The actual bombings that led Japan to surrender were Atomic Bombs named Little Boy and Fat Man.

12:55-38:50 Aftermath of Atomic Bombs:
The physical destruction caused by the atomic bombs was unprecedented. In Hiroshima, about 70,000 people were killed instantly, and entire sections of the city were demolished.

38:53-55:56 The Rise of Fascism in Germany, Italy, and Japan
The rise of fascism in the 1920s and 1930s in Germany, Italy, and Japan was significant because it set the stage for World War 2. In Germany, Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Party exploited national humiliation following World War 1 to grasp the power of the entire country. Similarly, Benito Mussolini in Italy and militarists in Japan used authoritarian rule and aggressive expansionism to build their empires.

55:57-01:17:26 Adolf Hitler's rise to power
The rise of Adolf Hitler from a political agitator to the absolute ruler of Germany is one of the most or if not the most crucial moments in World War 2. Hitler, leading the Nazi Party seized on public discontent by promising to restore Germany’s former glory. By 1933, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany. Through powerful propaganda he quickly consolidated power, and this part of the video describes exactly that.

01:17:27-01:25:28 What Did Set the World War 2
World War 2 started because of problems after World War 1. Germany was left in bad shape, and many people were angry. Leaders like Hitler in Germany and Mussolini in Italy, and militarists in Japan wanted to take more land and power.

01:25:29-01:51:37 The Fall of France
In 1940, Germany quickly invaded France using a strategy called "Blitzkrieg," which means lightning war. Within weeks, the German army broke through French defenses, and Paris fell. The French government surrendered, and Germany took control of most of France.

01:51:38-02:15:08 The Last Moment Defense for Britain
In 1940, after France fell, Germany turned its attention to Britain. The German air force, known as the Luftwaffe, launched massive air attacks to weaken the British. Britain’s pilots defended the skies, and their victory in the Battle of Britain stopped Germany from invading the country.

02:15:09-02:47:37 The War in Russia
In 1941, Hitler made a big mistake by invading Russia. At first, the German army made progress, but as winter set in, they were not prepared for the harsh cold. The Soviet Union fought back with great strength, and the German army began to suffer heavy losses.

02:47:38-03:09:45 The War in China:
In the 1930s, Japan invaded China, starting a brutal war in Asia. The United States began to take notice, and tensions increased. This conflict in China set the stage for Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, which brought America into World War 2.

03:09:46-03:14:57 The Execution of Benito Mussolini

03:14:58-03:41:49 Victory in the Pacific: The Last Phase of the War
In 1945, the war in the Pacific was reaching its final stage. After years of fighting, the United States pushed Japan back with key victories in battles like Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The war ended when the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, forcing Japan to surrender. This marked the end of World War 2.

03:41:50-05:38:14 WW2 Ambient Music:
Chapters:
00:00 The Last Stage of World War 2: Bombings of Japan
12:55 Aftermath of Atomic Bombs: Physical Damage, and Blast Effects
38:53 The Rise of Fascism in Germany, Italy, and Japan
55:57 Adolf Hitler's rise to power
01:17:27 What Did Set the World War 2
01:25:29 The Fall of France
01:51:38 The Last Moment Defense for Britain
02:15:09 The War in Russia: The Beginning of The End for Adolph Hitler
02:47:38 The War in China: The Beginning of The War For The America
03:09:46 The Execution of Benito Mussolini
03:14:58 Victory in the Pacific: The Last Phase of the War
03:41:50 Tribute to World War 2 soldiers

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3 Long Note Three Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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4 Wind of the Rainforest Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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