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Why is World War II referred to as the “Good War?” How did historically disenfranchised groups contribute to the war effort, and why were their contributions important? ESSAY QUESTION PLEASE ANSWER FULLY

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(Answer) World War 2 has been referred to as the “good war” mainly for its outcome in terms of adding to human understanding. This was clearly wasn’t good in terms of the lives lost and the massive scale of destruction caused. The two points of focus for this war are the formation of the axis and allied powers and the use of nuclear weapons towards the end of the war.

Firstly, this was included the participation of several nations. World War 2 was fought mostly because there were several mismanaged aspects after the First World War. Countries like Germany were blamed for most atrocities when in fact there were other countries too that were equally responsible. The League of Nations handled the task of objectively bringing nations together quite haphazardly.

Such instances led to the anger of the then chancellor of Germany – Adolf Hitler. Needless to say that Hitler committed several atrocities against the Jews, annexed territories, conducted unethical experiments in the field of science and killed millions. An important lesson to draw from all of this was that the responsibility of reparations should not be dealt with in an unfair manner. Rather, it should be dealt through proceedings that have been drawn out though impartial means. This would have meant that all nations that played a part in causing any destruction during World War 1 would have had to fairly pay the price.

When WW2 was fought, subsequently, the allies worked together in coordinated efforts to fight Germany, Japan and Italy which were the countries of the Axis powers. Never in the history of the world have kingdoms become such allies to combat a common at such a scale. These dynamics were enough to teach the world that there is perhaps more strength in united forces as opposed to fragmentation. Perhaps if the League of Nation was chartered with the same amity between nations that did not seek to make blaming and banishing a priority, there would not have been a WW2.

Secondly, the world at the time went through several technological upgrades. These upgrades were in communication, industry, arsenal etc. The industrial revolution seemingly “went to the head” of the world. Countries began to take pride in their technological prowess and assumed that they were indestructible. At this time, America decided to use their nuclear fortification on Japan.

The resulting attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki left millions dead, acres destroyed and inhabitable from the fallout. Furthermore, the effects of radiation are still something that these areas are affected by.

This was an important lesson for the world that was trying to get ahead of itself with the newfound technology. The world saw that such technology is not only dangerous but would need to be severely regulated.

Therefore, the mishandled League of Nations, the victory of the united allies and the use of unregulated nuclear technology led to the formation of the United Nations. Such a fair and objective world council that sought to maintain the unity and diplomatic relations between countries had never existed before this War. Since the dynamics of the world and governments went through a drastic improvement, it is known as the “good war.”