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WWI vs. WWII 

Separated by about 20 years, WWI and WWII share more than just the same first two letters. Some historians even go as far as to say they are two parts of the same war. These two wars were directly related on so many levels because without WWI, WWII would not have occurred. WWI completely changed the world and ushered in a new era of both warfare and culture. WWII arrived on this new wave. However, it shared many of the same causes. Similar to every war ever fought, power was the main cause.

Voldemort (Germany) is struggling for power against Harry (Britain)

 Nationalism and alliances also figured into the decision. These two causes were more important in WWI, but they did add to the fire of WWII. In the end, WWII was mainly fought due to the threatening nature of Germany. Germany was encroaching much too far into the rest of Europe and they could no longer ignore them. With Hitler at the helm of Germany, there was no check to power. 

Bellatrix (Germany) come to close to the Burrow (Europe) 

Why Hitler? 

Hitler was able to easily gain power in Germany. The bitterness left by WWI required someone to help the country. Germans were suffering from the consequences of the war and wanted hope. Into the spotlight stepped Hitler. He appealed to all members of society and said exactly what they wanted to hear. Hitler blamed the Jews for their defeat, giving the country a scapegoat. Hitler was charismatic and won the favor of the public. This then allowed him to create a dictatorship. 

The War 

Before the start of the war, Europe had a policy of ignoring Germany, which they called the appeasement plan. Europe hoped that by giving Germany smaller countries, it would eventually stop him. They did everything they could to avoid war after the devastation of WWI. 

Draco (small European countries) was sacrificed to the embrace of Voldemort (Germany)

Although they fought for peace, there was no way to avoid the war. Hitler was much to power hungry. What happens after is called the sitzkrieg, which means phony war. Since Europe was unprepared for war, Germany was able to conquer almost every European country with no issue. The western world was democratic so it required voting to create an army. Hitler, however, was a totalitarian and could just build an army with no consent. 

The Death Eaters (Germany) easily invaded Hogwarts (Europe) and killed Dumbledore 

WWII only ended because Hitler overextended himself. He believed that he could do anything, but he eventually lost. The combined power of Great Britain, the United States and a Russian winter destroyed the last drive at victory in Germany. 

Nagini (Germany) is killed by Neville (GB, US, USSR)