World War II - Wikipedia
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 countries participated, with many engaging in total war on an unprecedented scale.

World War II | Facts, Summary, History, Dates, Combatants, & Causes ...
World War II was a conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during 1939–45. The main combatants were the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) and the Allies (France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and China).

World War II
World War II, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history, involved more than 50 nations and was fought on land, sea and air in nearly every part of the world.

World War II: Causes and Timeline | HISTORY
World War II was fought from 1939 to 1945. Learn more about World War II combatants, battles and generals, and what caused World War II.

World War II Facts | Britannica
World War II was a conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during 1939–45. The main combatants were the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) and the Allies (France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and China).

World War II casualties - Wikipedia
World War II (WWII) was the deadliest military conflict in history. An estimated total of 60–75 million deaths were caused by the conflict, including those who died from deprivation, famine and disease. [1][2][3] This represents about 3% of the estimated global population of 2.3 billion in 1940. [4] .

Timeline of World War II - World War II Foundation
More than sixteen million American men and women directly served in the Armed Forces, with millions more who contributed on the home front. This established a legacy of service to country that has earned them the title of The Greatest Generation.

BBC - History: World War Two
Explore a detailed timeline of World War Two - the causes, events, soldiers and its aftermath. Discover facts about what happened during the most destructive war in history.

World War II Timeline From 1939 to 1945 - ThoughtCo
World War II started in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland, leading to a global conflict. Key events included the Battle of Britain, Pearl Harbor attack, and D-Day invasion. The war ended in 1945 after Germany and Japan surrendered following significant battles.

World War II - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
World War II, or the Second World War, was a global conflict (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) which involved fighting between the Allies and the Axis.