Loss of Life: The war result in the deaths of an estimated 70-85 million people including both military personnel and civilians. This number is on of the highest of any conflict in history.
Destruction and Displacement: The war cause widespread destruction cities, industries and infrastructure across Europe, Asia and the Pacific. Millions of people were displaced from their homes and became refugees.
Political Changes: The war reshaped the political landscape of the world, leading to the creation of new nation states like Israel and Pakistan and the rise of the United States and the Soviet Union as global superpowers.
Economic Impact: The war had a profound impact on economies around the word. The US emerged from the war as a economic powerhouse, while Europe and Japan were left in ruins.
Scientific and technological Advancements: The war accelerated the development of new technologies, including jet aircraft, rocketry, radar and atomic bomb.
Decolonisation: The war weaken European colonial powers, accelerating the process of decolonisation and the emergence of new independent nations in Africa and Asia.
Cold War: The war between the US and the Soviet Union and their respective allies, known as the cold War, dominated global politics for nearly 50 years after the end of the war.
Nuremberg Trials: The Nuremberg Trials, held after the war, establishes the precedent of international law and individual accountability for war crimes.
United Nations: The United Nations was established in 1945 in an attempt to prevent future global conflicts through international cooperation.
These are just a few of the effects of world War 2 that continue to shape the world we live in today