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Major Battles Of World War II (WW2)

World War II was one of the most formative events of the 20th century. It began on September 1st, 1939 with the Nazi German invasion of Poland, and ended on September 2nd, 1945 when Imperial Japan formally signed its terms of surrender to become the last of the Axis powers to fall. It pitted the Allied Powers led by Britain, the United States, Russia, and France, against the Axis powers of Hitler-led Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Imperial Japan.

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    Major Battles Of World War II (WW2)

    Major Battles Of World War II (WW2)

    World War II was one of the most formative events of the 20th century. It began on September 1st, 1939 with the Nazi German invasion of Poland, and …

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