World War II
An overview of the global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945.
Key Events
- 1939: Invasion of Poland by Germany.
- 1940: Battle of Britain and Blitzkrieg advances.
- 1941: Operation Barbarossa and Pearl Harbor.
- 1942: Battle of Stalingrad begins.
- 1944: D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy.
- 1945: Germany surrenders; atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Impact and Legacy
World War II significantly shaped the modern world, leading to the formation of the United Nations, the beginning of the Cold War, and significant technological and social changes worldwide.