World War II

Overview

World War II (1939–1945) was the deadliest conflict in human history, killing an estimated 70–85 million people — about 3% of the world's population. It involved virtually every nation and was characterized by mass civilian casualties, the Holocaust (6M Jewish victims), strategic bombing of cities, and culminated with the first use of nuclear weapons. The Soviet Union suffered the most with ~27 million deaths.

Historical Timeline

Affected Regions

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