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Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)

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Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)

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Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)

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Part 2 - Leaders & Nations (The Cold War)

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Part 3 - Cold War Crises (The Cold War)

Hey! 🌟 Let&#39;s dive into a major plot-twist in world history: the time when two arch-enemies decided to be &quot;BFFs&quot; (for a bit).

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	<li>Date to remember: 23 August 1939</li>
	<li>What was it? A &quot;let&#39;s not fight each other&quot; agreement between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union for 10 years.</li>
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💡 Fun Fact: This pact was like if Batman and Joker decided to go for coffee together. Shocking, right? That&#39;s how the world felt.

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	<li>Nazi Hatred for Communism: Nazis and Communism went together like oil and water. Plus, Germany was part of the Anti-Comintern Pact, which was all about opposing Communist groups.</li>
	<li>Unexpected Buddy System: Most people thought the Soviet Union would buddy up with Britain and France because ideologically, they were more in sync.</li>
</ul>

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	<li>No Attacking Each Other: Because nobody likes backstabbers.</li>
	<li>No Supporting Third Parties: If someone else attacked their new &quot;friend&quot;, they wouldn&#39;t help out.</li>
	<li>Diplomacy FTW: Any problems? Let&#39;s chat about it, not fight.</li>
</ul>

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	<li>Two Birds, One Stone: It ensured the Soviet Union wouldn&#39;t side with Britain and France. This saved Germany from fighting a two-front war.</li>
	<li>Polish Concerns: Hitler had eyes on Poland, and this pact meant the Soviets would chill and not intervene.</li>
</ul>

🌍 Real-World Example: Imagine playing a strategy board game. By making a temporary alliance, Hitler ensured fewer players would gang up against him.

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	<li>No Immediate War: A pact with Germany meant more time to prepare for potential war in the future.</li>
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	<li>Source A: A cartoon by Bernard Partridge. [Note: Interpretation needed for the specific message.]</li>
	<li>Source B: Another cartoon from the Daily Mirror. [Note: Interpretation needed for the specific message.]</li>
	<li>Source C: A look into Poland&#39;s tragic fate:
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		<li>Nobody expected Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union to team up.</li>
		<li>Poland was left to fend for itself against TWO invasions: Germany on 1 September and the Soviet Union on 17 September.</li>
		<li>Britain and France declared war on Germany, but they only made diplomatic gestures towards Poland (kind of like sending &quot;thoughts and prayers&quot; tweets but not doing much else).</li>
		<li>The Polish military fought bravely, but facing two giants, the outcome seemed predictable.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>What&#39;s the message of Source A?</li>
	<li>What&#39;s the message of Source B?</li>
	<li>How does Source C view the Nazi-Soviet Pact&#39;s effect on Poland in September 1939?</li>
	<li>Do you think the end result of Poland&#39;s situation was inevitable, as suggested by Source C?</li>
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End Note: This period shows how political strategies can bring together even the most unexpected allies. But always remember, in history, alliances can be as unpredictable as the weather! 🌦️

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Happy studying, history buffs! 📖🌍

Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)

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Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)

Nazi-Soviet Pact The Shocking Alliance of 1939

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