World war II: 1939-1945 (oct 12, 1939 – feb 4, 1945)
Description:
World War II was a conflict between 1939 and 1945 that involved all the world's major countries. It was the most destructive war in history and millions of people were killed. It was fought between the Axis (Germany, Japan, and Italy) and the Allies (Britain, the US, and the Soviet Union among others). On May 8, 1945, World War II in Europe came to an end. As the news of Germany's surrender reached the rest of the world, joyous crowds gathered to celebrate in the streets, clutching newspapers that declared Victory in Europe.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 12, 1939
feb 4, 1945
~ 5 years and 3 months