History of Oceania

How was World War 2 really a product of 1?

While World War 1 did set the stage for World War 2, it is not accurate to say that WW2 was a product of WW1. The causes of World War 2 are complex and varied, and include a number of factors such as the rise of fascism and militarism in Europe, the economic consequences of the Great Depression, and the failure of the League of Nations to maintain peace.