ww2 story

World War II, which lasted from 1939 to 1945, was the largest global conflict in modern history. It began with Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, and involved two main alliances: the Allies (including the U.S., the Soviet Union, the UK, and France) and the Axis powers (including Germany, Italy, and Japan).

The war was marked by significant events such as the Battle of Britain, Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, and fierce battles in the Pacific. The Holocaust also occurred during this time, where six million Jews were murdered by the Nazi regime.

The war ended in Europe on May 8, 1945 (V-E Day) and in the Pacific on September 2, 1945, after Japan surrendered following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. World War II reshaped the global political landscape, establishing the U.S. and the Soviet Union as superpowers and leading to the creation of the United Nations to prevent future conflicts.