Germany and two World Wars

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The assassination of the Austrian Archduke and his wife in Sarajevo by a Bosnian Serb triggered Austria's declaration of war on Serbia, subsequently leading Russia to declare war on Austria and Germany to declare war on Russia. This chain reaction ignited the First World War, the deadliest conflict in history. Following their defeat, Germany and Austria faced significant territorial losses, resulting in widespread hunger and suffering among their populations, which fueled the rise of nationalist movements. Hitler ascended to power, reannexing Austria into the German Reich and demanding more territory, leading to the era of Nazi rule. As tensions escalated, the world plunged into the Second World War on September 1, 1939, marked by the Holocaust and the deaths of millions, including countless Jews. Germany ultimately lost this war, experiencing the repercussions of Nazi atrocities firsthand. The aftermath saw millions of Germans fleeing from long-held territories and facing expulsion from eastern regions and the Sudetenland. The devastation left many living in rubble and struggling with food shortages. Additionally, the book highlights the contributions of artists, scientists, and inventors from 1914 to 1945.