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  1. 100 Facts About World War Two - History Hit

    Jun 2, 2019 · World War Two was history’s biggest conflict. To help guide you through some of the major events involved we have compiled a list of 100 facts across ten pertinent topic areas.

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

    2 days ago · 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, …

  3. 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 …

  4. 100 Facts About World War 2 - History Tools

    May 26, 2024 · Spanning from 1939 to 1945, it involved most of the world‘s nations and resulted in an estimated 70-85 million fatalities. Here are 100 facts that highlight the key events, turning points, and …

  5. World War II Fast Facts - CNN

    Sep 2, 2025 · Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu signs the Japanese Instrument of Surrender on the deck of the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945, officially …

  6. 38 Facts About World War II

    Feb 26, 2025 · Discover 38 fascinating facts about World War II, from pivotal battles to unsung heroes, that shaped the course of history.

  7. 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 Roosevelt...

  8. 91 Interesting World War II Facts [2025] | FactRetriever

    Sep 7, 2016 · World War II changed the economic, political, and global landscape forever. Explore its fascinating history with these interesting World War II facts.

  9. 100 World War II Facts: The Complete Historical Guide to History’s ...

    Aug 8, 2025 · This comprehensive guide presents 100 essential facts about World War II, organized by major themes and theaters of war, providing insights into the battles, leaders, statistics, and human …

  10. 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.