Depth study E: The Second World War in Europe and the Asia-Pacific,

Examine the development of the Second World War in Europe and the Asia-Pacific from 1939 to around 1945, focusing on key events and their significance. Analyze how Nazi Germany expanded its control in Europe by 1940, the reasons behind Germany's failure to conquer Britain, Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, and the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad. Investigate the deterioration of US-Japanese relations, the effectiveness of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, initial Japanese military successes, and the turning point represented by the Battle of Midway. Assess the impact of the war on civilian populations in both regions, including the effects of bombing campaigns and the experiences of those under Japanese and Nazi control, as well as the role of resistance movements. Finally, evaluate how the Allies secured victory over the Axis powers, considering the significance of the Allied advance through Italy, the collapse of Nazi Germany by April 1945, the reasons for the Allies' victory over Japan, and the consolidation of their victories in both Germany and Japan.