World War II

Global conflict involving the Allies and Axis powers, leading to nuclear weaponry.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Began with Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939.
• Deadliest conflict in history, killing an estimated 70-85 million people.
• Ended after atomic bombs destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945.

Specifications & Metrics

• YEAR: 1939 – 1945