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  1. World War II - Wikipedia

    World War II is the deadliest conflict in history, causing the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by …

  2. World War II | Facts, Summary, History, Dates, Combatants,

    Dec 22, 2025 · World War II began in Europe on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. Great Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany on September 3. …

  3. World War II: Causes and Timeline | HISTORY

    Explore the battles, key players and atrocities from the war and its impact on geopolitics and humankind today. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, President Franklin …

  4. World War II Major Events Timeline - PBS

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

  5. World War II Timeline From 1939 to 1945 - ThoughtCo

    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 …

  6. World War II Full Documentary Series - YouTube

    This fascinating and revealing series of 42 one-hour programs, documents all the political history and events leading up to the outbreak of war; and details all the major campaigns and battles...

  7. What Were The Main Causes Of World War II? - WorldAtlas

    Having failed to win any sort of decisive victory on the Western Front, Germany signed the November 11 armistice as the loser in the conflict. However, this outcome angered many …

  8. Significant Events of World War II - U.S. Department of Defense

    Aug 14, 2020 · World War II involved combatants from most of the world's nations and was considered the deadliest war in history. Around 85 million military and civilians died as a result. …

  9. Timeline: ww11 | Timetoast

    Oct 20, 1944, The u.s troops land in the phillipines. May 7, 1945, Germany surrenders to the allied powers.

  10. List of timelines of World War II - Wikipedia

    It's been 25 years and Wikipedia is still free. It's still created by people, not machines, and we don't run ads or put up paywalls because we're not here to make a profit off your attention. In …