34 Social -- Second World War: Causes and Aftermaths

Describe the role of Nepal in World War II.

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During second world war Judda Shumsher was the PM of Nepal. He sent 8,000 troops to India under the command of Bahadur Shumsher. During the war about 1 lakh of Nepalese youths were recruited by the British in India. About 250,000 Nepalese soldiers fought in this war on the behalf of British government. Among them. 7,544 were killed and 23,655 were wounded and maimed. The Nepalese soldiers fought bravely in the different countries. Some of them were even awarded with "Victoria cross". Hence, there is great role of Nepal in World War II.

Why did the league of Nations fails to prevent the occurrence of second world war?

League of Nations was established to maintain peaceand order after the 1st world war. But it badlypressurizedGermany to acknowledge the sole responsibilityof 1st world war and humiliated Germany too. So, she wantedto takerevenge of it. Such feeling led to increase thesupportof Adolf Hitler and after he came to power, hestarted violating treaty of Versailles.

What was the immediate cause of world war II?

The immediate cause of world war II is:
-Attack on Poland.

Who was Adolf Hitler? What was his character?

Adolf Hitler was a German soldier who formedextreme nationalistparty the Nazi.
He wasveryambitious, aggressive and imprudentdictator.

What was the primary cause of World War II?

The primary cause of World War IIwas treaty of Versailles.

When did USA drop atom bombs In Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

USA dropped atom bombsin Hiroshima and Nagasaki on6th August of 1945 and9th August of 1945 respectively.

Name the members of Allies and Axis.

The members of Allies and Axis are:
Allies Axis
- Britain - Germany
- France - Austria
- Russia - Japan
- Portugal

What is Victoria cross?

Victoria cross is highestmilitarydecoration inBritain awarded to the soldiers and is named afterQueenVictoria.

Write the full form of COMECON.

The full form of COMECON is Council for MutualEconomic Aid.

What is cold war?

Cold war is the state of verbal conflicts and hostilitybetween two parties without using physical or anysorts of power.

When was the UNO formed?

UNO was formed in 24th October, 1945.

Find out the names of the soldiers who received Victoria cross.

The soldiers who received Victoria cross are:
- Gaje Ghale.
-Lal Bdr. Thapa.
- Sher Bdr.
-Ram Bdr. Limbu.
-Bhanu Bhakta Gurung.
-LaxmanGurung.

Write short note on Marshal plan and the Molotov Plan.

- Marsal Plan:
Most of the European countries weredestroyed by 2nd world war and communism was spreading in Europe. Thus, US secretary of state,George Marshall prepared a plan to provideeconomicaid to the European countries. This is calledMarshall plan.USAspent 13 billion dollars torebuild European economyunder this plan.

- Molotov plan (COMECON):
In the same way, SovietRussia established Council for Mutual Economic Aid(COMECON) to provide aid to the countries of her influence.It was also called...

Prepare a list of the consequences of world war II.

The consequences of world war II are:
-Destruction of life and property.
-Division of Germany.
-National movementof Independence.
-Marshall Plan and COMECON.
-Formation of UNO.

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