Thurber's The Last Flower (copyright 1939) makes reference to World War 12 so I'm curious as to whether he invented the sequential numbering of wars. Causes of WW2.

There were many events throughout the world that led to the beginning of World War 2. Discover facts about what happened during the most destructive war in history. How did WW2 start?

This map of Europe shows some of the countries involved. How, and why did World War I start? A presentation by Miss Hayton 2. Please note: The audio information from the video is included in the text below. Below are some of the main causes of World War 2. How did the war start? World War I began in 1914 and lasted until 1918. To find out how the Second World War started we have to look back at the First World War. When did World War 2 start being called a "world war" and when did it start being called World War 2?

The immediate cause for World War 1 was the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his pregnant wife Sophie. How Did World War 1 Start? In many ways, World War 2 was a direct result of the turmoil left behind by World War 1. It's true but much more complicated than that. For one thing, the Serbians were angry with the Austro-Hungarian Empire (yes, it was a combination Austria and Hungary) for annexing Bosnia (even though Bosnia still technically belonged to the Ottoman Empire). Countries had formed friendships or alliances with each other.
How Did the Second World War Start? 3. How did the war start? • Some countries were friends with certain countries and not others!

Between 1919 and 1939 Poland pursued a policy of balance between Soviet Union and Nazi Germany seeking non-aggression treaties with both In early 1939 Germany demanded that Poland join the Anti-Comintern Pact as a satellite state of Germany. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was the nephew of Emperor Franz Josef and heir to the throne of Austria and Hungary. It was supposed to be ‘The war to end all wars’. • France and Britain were friendly with each other. How did World War I start and end? 1.

Explore a detailed timeline of World War Two - the causes, events, soldiers and its aftermath. • Germany and Italy were friendly with each other. It’s all about being friends with each other!