World War II

1 Sept 1939 – 2 Sept 1945 World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.

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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II (opens new window)