Our political world map of 1939 CE depicts the opening moments of the Second World War.
This map features:
- The spread of fascist ideologies across the world
- Japan’s seizure of territory in China
- Italy’s violent assumption of a Mediterranean Empire
- Nazi Germany’s expansion at the expense of its neighbors
But a careful observer will also note the great expanse of the states that would oppose these aggressive moves. The vast colonies and territories of Britain, France, Soviet Union, and United States. Students can predict the outcomes of the conflict by observing the resources and territory held by each coalition.
1939 CE political map, by OER Project, CC BY 4.0.