The war accelerated technology and brought new methods for fighting and killing to the later wars. The air forces improved greatly, such as air transport, strategic bombing (to use bombs to destroy industry and morale), as well as radar, and weapons for destroying aircraft.

It is especially important for students to study World War II because it involved so many different countries. We must understand that history shapes us. They will learn why countries chose to be on the Axis and Allied sides of the war, and how these relationships were built over time.

Veterans of war are courageous, mindful, mission-driven and loyal to the core. We can all learn to appreciate life no matter how challenging the situation we may be going through. War can teach us that we are stronger than believe ourselves to be and that we may possess strength, wisdom and insight beyond expectation.

War is the ultimate competition for supremacy among foes; it remains the same regardless of technology, politics or geography. Understanding as many wars as possible makes for the most intuitive and decisive of military leaders, and World War II still serves as one of our deepest reservoirs of relevant knowledge.

It Contributed To American Obesity Some scholars have suggested that WWII contributed to the current American obesity crisis. Today, obesity affects as many as 93.3 million American adults, and the postwar era of prosperity may be partly to blame.

Studying past battles helps leaders understand their responsibilities. In particular they will appreciate the importance of discipline and the need to build confident, cohesive teams that are resilient to the debilitating effects of combat trauma and the corrosive effects of persistent danger.

3 important lessons learned from World War I

• 1. ‘ Exhaust diplomacy before you use force’
• War is always unpredictable. It’s almost hard to believe 100 years later, but many leaders at the time thought World War I would be over quickly.
• History should be remembered.

I use the acronym M.A.N.I.A to help my students remember the 5 major causes of WWI; they are Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Assassination.

How did Imperialism contribute to World War I? The competition for colonies created mistrust among European nations. European nations joined alliances to conquer territory in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. Propaganda from the colonial empires increased the calls for war.

The following are the causes for the rise of Imperialism.

• Industrial revolution : Industrial revolution in European countries resulted in a great increase in production.
• National security :
• Nationalism :
• Balance of Power :
• Discovery of new routes :
• Growth of population :
• State of Anarchy :