Assessment of the Second World War

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World War II was the deadliest military conflict in history. Over 60 million people were killed, representing more than 2.5% of the world population at the time. This article attempts to develop a human and material toll of the war.

In 1945, many regions in Europe are destroyed and millions of people were killed or injured. The battles of the Second World War did not spare the neutral countries. The human toll is dramatic: between 60 and 80 million dead, millions injured 30 million Europeans déplacés1 due to boundary changes, especially in Eastern Europe. This conflict was the most costly in human lives in the history of mankind. About 45 million civilians died and the number of civilian casualties is higher than the military casualties.

In total, according to estimates, approximately 17,877,000 soldiers died on the battlefields of Europe, of which 10.774 million on the Allied side and 7103000 on the side of the Axis forces. The Red Army killed constitute 53% of total military casualties known in Europe, those of the Wehrmacht 31%, those of the United Kingdom 1.8%, those of France 1.4% and those of the army American 1.3%. Military casualties of the Soviet Union accounted for 88% of total Allied casualties in Europe (UK 3%, France 2.3%, U.S. 2.2%). Total only Germany and the Soviet Union combined military losses represent 84% of all military losses in Europe. Military casualties of the German-Soviet conflict are only 13,876,400 or 78% of total military losses in Europe.

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[...] The battles of the Second World War did not spare the neutral countries. The human toll is dramatic: between 60 and 80 million dead, millions injured 30 million Europeans déplacés1 due to boundary changes, especially in Eastern Europe. This conflict was the most costly in human lives in the history of mankind. About 45 million civilians died and the number of civilian casualties is higher than the military casualties. Military losses in Europe In total, according to estimates, approximately 17,877,000 soldiers died on the battlefields of Europe, of which 10.774 million on the Allied side and 7103000 on the side of the Axis forces. [...]

[...] In Germany, the American blonde cigarette is figure monetary standard. Balance by country Germany Germans often speak of 1945 as the "Stunde Null" (zero hour) to describe the collapse of their country. The famous film RosselliniAllemagne year zero shows many parts of Germany became ruins fields with charred carcasses of buildings and a hungry and dazed looking for his daily food population. The Potsdam Conference marks the division of Germany into four distinct areas, under the supervision of the occupying powers: Soviet Union, United States, United Kingdom and France. [...]

[...] Losses reach 60% for cargo and 77% for oil. In total, maritime transport have been harmed more than CHF 32 billion In 1938. Waterways are for their most incapable of work: 88% of rivers and of the channels are impassable tankers of 489 and 288 tugs of 520 disappeared. Communications are also affected: 68% of office buildings of repeaters telegraph, over 90% of issuer's of TSF and 75% of TSF towers were destroyed. Industry and trade have suffered damage estimated at 265 billion francs in spoliation fall into this evaluation. [...]

[...] He hopes to benefit from the effect of coal mining in the Ruhr. The creation of the GDR in 1949 gives a fictitious sovereignty to the new state. Side of the Western Allies, Germany remains a danger. The eradication of National Socialism is a major concern offset by fear ducommunisme. Liberal line is imposed, symbolized by the adoption of the three national colors and the abandonment of the imperial flag. Denazification is conducted gradually and unevenly. Laws and Nazi organizations are deleted at the beginning of autumn 1945. [...]

[...] Trade is restricted because of the bombing and destruction of merchant marines. The trade balance deficit is many European countries. Unemployment and rationing push workers to strike. Difficult social context installs, supports the agitation and the spread of communism. Due to shortages affecting Europe, it depends on imports, particularly from the United States. Everywhere, inflation weakens the European currencies. In France, the Vichy regime had established a huge money against non-party in the production. This led the country into endless spiral of inflation. [...]