Addresses how war, particularly historical wars, are often glamorized or distorted in historical accounts.

• Explains how war is often depicted as a story of heroes and glory, which can overshadow the true horrors of conflict.
• Points out that the adage 'history is written by the victors' is largely accurate.
• Mentions how the advent of photography and film in the 20th century changed the way wars were depicted, showing a more realistic picture.

Describes the concept of war on a global scale using World War II as a case study.

• Details the timeline of World War II, from 1939 to 1945, as the first complete overview of global conflict.
• Highlights the inhumanity, bravery, and heroism displayed during the war.
• Mentions that there are archive images from every stage of the conflict, enabling a complete timeline to be built.

Explores the causes of World War II, including the aftermath of World War I and the rise of dictators like Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.

• Highlights the Treaty of Versailles, signed after World War I, as a key factor contributing to the causes of World War II.
• Mentions the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and Benito Mussolini in Italy as key events leading up to the war.
• Discusses how the Great Depression of the late 1920s and early 1930s provided an opportunity for Hitler to rise to power.

Describes the initial stages of the war, including the invasions of Poland and Czechoslovakia, and the response of Britain and France.

• Details the invasion of Poland by Germany and the Soviet Union, marking the beginning of World War II.
• Discusses Britain and France's response to the invasion of Poland, which resulted in the two countries declaring war on Germany.
• Describes the German invasion of Czechoslovakia and the reaction of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain.

Examines the role of key figures such as Winston Churchill and Neville Chamberlain in the early stages of the war. Also discusses the atrocities committed by the Nazis.

• Discusses the atrocities committed by the Nazis, including the targeting and extermination of Jews and other groups.
• Highlights Winston Churchill's role in the early stages of the war and his warnings against appeasing Hitler.
• Describes Neville Chamberlain's policy of appeasement, which was heavily criticized.

Discusses the failure and limitations of the League of Nations in preventing the war.

• Explains how the League of Nations, despite its good intentions, proved ineffectual in preventing the war.
• Points out that the league was unable to prevent aggression from Japan, Italy, and Germany leading up to the war.
• Mentions that the league expelled the Soviet Union in response to its invasion of Finland.