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From War to War in Europe: 1919-1939. A look at how World War I's ending laid the groundwork for World War II to begin. Everyone’s been there: something breaks at home, you try to play handyman and fix it, but you only make it worse.
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In the history of the 20th century, the interwar period (or interbellum) lasted from 11 November 1918 to 1 September 1939 (20 years, 9 months, 21 days) – from the end of World War I (WWI) to the beginning of World War II (WWII). It was relatively short, yet featured many social, political, military, and economic changes throughout the world.
June 28, 1919: The treaty of Versailles is Signed The Treaty of Versailles ends World War One and imposes heavy reparations payments on Germany. November 1920: The First Meeting of the League of Nations The Assembly of the League of Nations meets for the first time in Geneva, Switzerland.
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The inter-war years refer to the pivotal 20 years that fell between the end of the First World War and the Second World War. The effects of World War One were profound for Europe. Ten million were killed and twice that number wounded in what has been dubbed the first modern war.
Europe, 1920–38. Woodrow Wilson’s vision of a general association of nations took shape in the League of Nations, founded in 1920. Its basic constitution was the Covenant —Wilson’s word, chosen, as he said, “because I am an old Presbyterian.” The Covenant was embodied in the Versailles and other peace treaties.
Twentieth-century military studies commonly treat the period 1919–39 as one of preparation for World War II. Apart from its teleology, this orthodox narrative is limited by a technological emphasis.
Nazi Germany (1919-1938) Page 1 Page 2. Previous Next. Summary. The rise of Nazi Germany was the capstone of the inter-war period, and led to the outbreak of World War II, shattering the tenuous peace. The Nazi regime's progress was paralleled by the life of its leader, Adolf Hitler.
