World War II (1 sett 1939 anni – 2 sett 1945 anni)

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World War II, lasting from 1939 to 1945, was a global conflict that involved the vast majority of the world's nations, including all great powers, aligned in two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the deadliest conflict in history, with 70–85 million fatalities resulting from widespread genocides like the Holocaust, massacres, starvation, and disease. The war began on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland, leading to the UK and France declaring war on Germany. The conflict featured significant battles including the Battle of Britain, the Battle of Midway, and the invasion of the Soviet Union by Axis powers, stretching across various continents and involving numerous military campaigns.

The war concluded with the Axis defeat; Germany, Austria, and Japan were occupied, leading to war crime tribunals for their leaders. Major outcomes of the war included the establishment of the United Nations to foster international cooperation and prevent future conflicts, the emergence of the US and the Soviet Union as superpowers, and the onset of the Cold War. The conflict significantly altered the global political landscape, accelerated decolonization in Africa and Asia, and drove economic recovery and expansion in industrially damaged countries.

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