By Historical Timeline
When we look back at the "World War I" and "World War II" as defining moments in history, it becomes easy to categorize by the periods prior ("Age of Sail" and the early 20th century) and the period in-between both wars ("Between Wars").
Age of Sail
This period marks the high points of global exploration by European nations, the industrial revolution, and the start of colonialism in Africa and Asia.
Early 20th Century (1900 to 1913)
This period marks the rise of Imperial Japan and many changes within Asia, including the fall of the Qing Dynasty in China and the annexation of Korea's Joseon Dynasty.
China / Manchukuo
World War I
Also known as the Great War, the first World War was one of the deadliest global conflicts. Most of the combat took place on European soil with participation by Asian countries.
Japan / Japan
Between Wars
A difficult peace ensured between WWI and WWII. The world continued to progress with advances in technology and global trade fairs. That said, occasional conflicts often flared up.
IndoChina / France
Japan / Japan
1937 King George VI Coronation
India & Australia / Britain
1937 Marco Polo Bridge Incident (Navy Version)
China / Japan
World War II
The second World War on a scale unimagined across the globe. Asia was also engulfed in the combat, with millions dying.
