World War II[b] or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's …

6 days ago · World War II, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939–45. The war was in many respects a continuation, after an uneasy 20-year hiatus, of the …

May 2, 2025 · World War II (WWII) was a long and bloody war that lasted about six years. Officially beginning on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland, World War II …

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Study the greatest armed conflict in history in this course, which analyzes the strategy that decided the Second World War.

Oct 29, 2009 · On September 1, 1939, Hitler invaded Poland from the west; two days later, France and Britain declared war on Germany, beginning World War II. On September 17, …

Learn all about the major events of World War II from 1918 to 1942.

Explore the comprehensive timeline of World War II, detailing significant events, battles, and turning points from 1939 to 1945.

Between 40 million and 50 million people died as a result of World War II, and the balance of global power shifted decisively toward the United States and the Soviet Union. Hitler …

Over 60 million people, the majority of them civilians, were killed, making it the deadliest conflict in human history. [1] The Second World War was known for modern warfare and tactics such as …