^ Often abbreviated as WWII or WW2 ^ The UK declared war on Germany at 11 am. France followed 6 hours later at 5 pm. ^ Reparations were exacted from East Germany, Hungary, Romania, and …

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, …

Oct 29, 2009 · World War II was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945.

Experience the history of World War II with this interactive timeline. View maps, watch videos, see photos and read about the events that shaped the war.

WW2 Movies: The Bombers and the Bombed - An interactive animation looking at the air war The Battle of the Atlantic: The U-boat peril - Britain's fight for survival, by Dr Gary Sheffield

May 2, 2025 · World War II (WWII) was a long and bloody war that lasted for six years, from 1939 to 1945. See a detailed World War II timeline with key dates here.

The National WWII Museum is here to help you explore the history and lessons of WWII and to learn how WWII helped shape the world we live in today.

Learn about the major events from 1918 to 1941 that sparked the first phase of World War II. #WorldOnFirePBS

Feb 10, 2012 · The Battle of the Midway was one of the most important battles of WW2. It reestablished American dominance In the Pacific. The Japanese had hoped that victory would remove the …

May 17, 2022 · Lasting six years and one day, discover the most important WW2 dates from start to finish – from Hitler's invasion of Poland in 1939 to the Japanese surrender in September 1945