Evaluate the roles of Britain, France, Germany, and the Soviet Union in precipitating the Second World War.

The Precursors to World War Two

Upon the conclusion of World War One , much of Europe was in a shambles In Germany , the nation was suffering from severe economic depression as well as a depressed spirit all resulting from the catastrophic loss in the Great War . From this , Adolf Hitler rose to power largely on the basis that he would return Germany to its past glory . At the center of Hitler 's plan for a return to greatness was the desire to expand the empire militarily . One of the step steps Hitler had

taken was a massive military build up of the Rhineland as well as brief military incursions into neighboring countries

Many in Europe were alarmed over this militarization , but there was a desire to handle Hitler diplomatically . PM Chamberlain (of Britain desired to avoid confrontation and negotiated a deal with Hitler claiming the achievement of peace in our time ' as Hitler had agreed to be content with his minor annexations of countries . History has proven that Britain made a MONUMENTAL mistake in misreading Hitler 's intention

Hitler 's National Socialism ' was in dire need of natural resources in to keep the economy of Germany afloat and it was his intention of annexing and controlling the nations of Western Europe . While Britain and France were targets , they did not realize the severity of the situation and eventually were marked as expansion targets

Hitler later allied with the Soviet Union and invaded Poland . This action leads to the declaration of war on Germany by France and Britain This was the start of World War Two and , in a surprise action Germany would turn on the USSR leading to the Soviets allying with Britain and France...