WWII: A World Reshaped – Deep Dive into Global Conflict
Uncover the profound history of World War II, from its complex origins to its enduring legacies. This microlearning course provides adults with nuanced insights into the strategies, human costs, and geopolitical shifts that defined the 20th century.
Course Content
Seeds of Conflict: Interwar Period & Rise of Totalitarianism
Understand the key political, economic, and ideological factors in the interwar period that led to the outbreak of World War II, including the Treaty of Versailles, the Great Depression, and the rise of totalitarian regimes and appeasement.
The Spark Ignites: Invasion of Poland & Blitzkrieg
Identify the immediate cause of World War II, understand the concept and effectiveness of Blitzkrieg, and recognize the initial responses of Britain and France.
Fall of France & Battle of Britain: Western Front Crisis
Describe the rapid German conquest of France, understand the significance of the Dunkirk evacuation, and explain how the RAF's victory in the Battle of Britain prevented a German invasion.
Operation Barbarossa & Eastern Front Horrors
Explain the reasons behind Operation Barbarossa, describe the key battles of the Eastern Front (Moscow, Stalingrad), and understand the immense human cost and brutal nature of this theater of war.
Pearl Harbor & US Entry: Pacific Theater Erupts
Explain the reasons for Japan's expansionist policies, describe the attack on Pearl Harbor, and understand its immediate impact on US involvement in World War II.
Turning the Tide: North Africa, Italy & Naval Warfare
Summarize the key campaigns in North Africa and Italy, and explain the significance of the Battle of the Atlantic and how the Allies overcame the U-boat threat.
D-Day & Western Front Resurgence
Describe the strategic importance and execution of D-Day, explain the Allied advance through France, and understand the significance of the Battle of the Bulge.
The Holocaust & War Crimes: Atrocities and Accountability
Understand the nature and scale of the Holocaust and other war crimes committed during WWII, and explain the significance of the Nuremberg and Tokyo Trials in establishing international legal precedents for accountability.
Island Hopping & Atomic Bombs: Pacific Victory
Explain the 'island hopping' strategy in the Pacific, identify key battles like Midway, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, and describe the development and use of the atomic bombs that led to Japan's surrender.
Post-War World: Legacies & New Orders
Analyze the immediate and long-term consequences of World War II, including its human cost, the emergence of the US and USSR as superpowers, the formation of the UN and other international institutions, and the acceleration of decolonization.
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