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World War II / Explained

What is World War II?

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Overview

A global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving the vast majority of the world's countries forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the deadliest conflict in human history, fundamentally altering the political alignment and social structure of the world.

Current status

World War II is currently classified as Dormant. Dormant means there has been no significant new coverage recently. Peak interest was on Mar 21, 08:02 AM.

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