The Interwar Period

The Interwar Period refers to the time between World War I and World War II, roughly from 1918 to 1939. After the devastation of World War I, Europe faced significant political and economic challenges, including the rise of totalitarian regimes, like Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, as well as economic troubles like the Great Depression. This period saw social upheaval, the Treaty of Versailles's harsh terms fostering resentment, and widespread movements for change. Ultimately, unresolved tensions and grievances from this era contributed to the outbreak of World War II in 1939.