In which John Green teaches you about World War II, aka The Great Patriotic War, aka The Big One. So how did this war happen? And what does it mean? We’ve all learned the facts about World War II many times over, thanks to repeated classroom coverage, the History channel, and your grandfather (or maybe great-grandfather) showing you that Nazi bayonet he used to keep in his sock drawer and telling you a bunch of age-inappropriate stories about his harrowing war experiences. So, why did the Axis powers think forceful expansion was a good idea? (they were hungry). So why did this thing shake out in favor of the Allies? Hint: it has to do with the fact that it was a world war. Germany and Japan made some pretty serious strategic errors, such as invading Russia and attacking the United States, and those errors meant that pretty much the whole world was against them. So, find out how this worldwide alliance came together to stop the Axis expansion. All this, plus Canada finally gets the respectful treatment it deserves. Oh, and a warning: there are a few graphic images in this episode. Sensitive viewers may want to use caution, especially around the 9:15 mark.
Chapters:
Introduction: WWII 00:00
When did WWII start? 0:36
The European Theater of World War II 1:52
1941 Was Kind of a Bad Year 3:47
The Battle of Stalingrad 5:29
An Open Letter to Canada 6:41
The End of World War II 7:45
The Hunger Plan 8:16
The Casualties of WWII 10:48
Credits 12:21
Interested in learning more about WWII? Check out these other videos from Crash Course:
World War II Part 1: Crash Course US History 35 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Objoad6rG6U
World War II Part 2 – The Homefront: Crash Course US History 36 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HofnGQwPgqs
World War II, A War for Resources: Crash Course World History 220 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-2q-QMUIgY
World War II: Crash Course European History 38 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs_JMydrxZM
World War II Civilians and Soldiers: Crash Course European History 39 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlx6ur_D51s
Post-World War II Recovery: Crash Course European History 42 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlp068CmQaE
World War II: Black American History 31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7wrwPnQVg4
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I just came here because I like History
"Slaughter" is the right word.
Man I wish John Green was my History teacher.
John green is our generations social studies Bill Nye
Italians watching this video breathed a sigh of relief
I have a diploma exam in 2 days and my teacher sent me this yesterday welp good thing im only aiming for a 50%. Im not panicking i swear
the funny thing is, japanese want to hide these facts so never teach these to their ppl at all.
so many Japanese think they were on the American side during WW2. XD
can't believe this? ask Japanese near u 🙂
good luck on the ap history test 🙂
You are very fast but informative .Thank you
6m? Hmm🤔
Nobody:
Not a single soul:
Me realizing I was 5 when this came out
Just discovered this channel. Switched my location to UK
It was USSR at that time, not Russia
I think the Germans were preparing to attack the UK, the massive air attack was supposed to cripple the RAF and after that, the Royal Navy, if the Royal Navy is dead, Britannia doesn't rule the waves, Britannia is enslaved
There was also indians do not forget them.
I an Joish opps but that is mean
Everyone should watch Hellstorm and Europa on Bitchute for more history. The Balfour Declaration was not mentioned in this one and it played a major role. Question everything!
yes, without Hitler WW2 most likeley would not have happened. But, Hitler annoyingly decided to exist, and peskily tried to take over the world to.
21 thousand comments and I'm gonna be just one more to mention: seriously? Two nuclear bombs after the US got their feelings hurt by Pearl Harbor and no talking about it? Of course I'm not saying Pearl Harbor was good, but over reacting much? First time we don't have the "let me show you the other side of the story". That's a shame.
Why did you say Manchuria as if it was independent of China?