Introduction
World War II is a frequent topic in the Public Service Commission (Loksewa) exams. Understanding the specific dates, alliances, and leaders is crucial for answering statement-based questions correctly.
Main Content
- Timeline:
- Formal Start: September 1, 1939 (Germany's invasion of Poland).
- Formal End: September 2, 1945 (Japan's surrender).
- End in Europe: May 7, 1945 (Germany's surrender).
- Alliances:
- Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, and Japan (Main).
- Allied Powers: Britain, France, Soviet Union (Russia), USA, and China.
- Atomic Bombings:
- Hiroshima: August 6, 1945 (Bomb: 'Little Boy', Plane: Enola Gay).
- Nagasaki: August 9, 1945 (Bomb: 'Fat Man', Plane: Bockscar).
- Key Leaders:
- Germany: Adolf Hitler
- Britain: Winston Churchill
- USA: Franklin D. Roosevelt (Harry S. Truman at the end)
- Italy: Benito Mussolini
- Soviet Union: Joseph Stalin
- Nepal's Context: Juddha Shumsher J.B.R. was the Prime Minister of Nepal during World War II.
Key Takeaways
- World War II officially began on September 1, 1939, and ended on September 2, 1945.
- The atomic bomb 'Little Boy' was dropped on Hiroshima, while 'Fat Man' was dropped on Nagasaki.
- Nepal's Prime Minister during the war was Juddha Shumsher.
- The USA joined the Allied Powers, and Italy was part of the Axis Powers.
What to Avoid
- Do not confuse the dates of the Hiroshima (Aug 6) and Nagasaki (Aug 9) bombings.
- Do not mistake the bomb names; 'Little Boy' was for Hiroshima and 'Fat Man' for Nagasaki.
- Avoid confusing the formal end of the entire war (Sept 2) with the end of the war in Europe (May 7).
FAQ
Q1: When did World War II formally end? World War II formally ended on September 2, 1945, after Japan signed the surrender document.
Q2: Who was the Prime Minister of Nepal during World War II? Juddha Shumsher J.B.R. was the Prime Minister of Nepal during the war.
Q3: What were the names of the planes that dropped the atomic bombs? The plane 'Enola Gay' dropped the bomb on Hiroshima, and 'Bockscar' dropped the bomb on Nagasaki.
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