World War II Explained: From Versailles to the Fall of Germany and Japan

How did the world move from the fragile peace after World War I to the most destructive war in history? This animated documentary follows World War II from the Treaty of Versailles and the rise of fascism to the invasions of Poland, France, the Soviet Union, Pearl Harbor, North Africa, Stalingrad, D-Day, Berlin, and Japan’s surrender. Using animated maps, side panels, commanders, and key turning points, the video explains how the war expanded across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.