Asking when World War II started is a good way to start a long and passionate debate. Many say that the war is merely a continuation of World War I, with a long ”break” in between. Others point to Japan seizing control of Manchuria from China in 1931. The date that is the most popular, however, is the invasion of Poland by Adolf Hitler and Germany in 1939, causing Great Britain and France to declare war against Germany. By May of 1940, Germany had invaded and defeated many neighboring colonies and countries. By this time, Italy joined the war as well, siding with Germany, and began attacking southern France. Britain was also …show more content…
Many health issues that soldiers face during World War II were from a range of environmental and chemical hazards. Many, along with civilians, encountered harmful sounds, radiation, and chemicals like mustard gas were health risks that many faced throughout and after war. Noise came from many different elements, like gunfire, explosives, rockets, machinery, and aircraft. Most of the problems included hearing loss and tinnitus, which is ringing in the ears. While this isn’t nearly as dangerous as other health effects, it was one of the more common problems people