WWII

WWII, or World War II, refers to a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world’s nations. It is considered one of the deadliest and most widespread wars in history. The primary combatants were divided into two main alliances: the Allies, which included the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and China; and the Axis Powers, primarily consisting of Germany, Italy, and Japan.

The war was triggered by the failure of the Treaty of Versailles, economic instability, expansionist policies, and aggressive political maneuvers of totalitarian regimes. Significant events of WWII include the invasion of Poland by Germany, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Holocaust, and the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The war resulted in profound political, social, and economic changes worldwide, leading to the establishment of the United Nations, the beginning of the Cold War, and the redrawing of national borders in Europe and Asia. WWII had lasting effects on military strategy, global alliances, and international relations, and it continues to be a subject of extensive study and commemoration.