World War II
The Last World War
The Last World War
WWII started in 1939 and ended in 1945, but not before 50 million people had died. Many countries were involved, and many countries were left devastated by the destruction left behind.
Start of the War
Start of the War
In 1939, a Hitler-led Germany invaded Poland as a first step towards taking over the world to make room for the Aryan race.
Axis Powers
Axis Powers
Germany, Japan, and Italy teamed up against the rest of the world for Hitler's cause as the Axis Powers.
Allied Powers
Allied Powers
The US, Great Britain, and France fought to free the Jews and fight the Nazis as the Allied Powers.
End of the War
End of the War
In 1945, the US contributed to the end of the war by dropping two nuclear bombs in Japan.
Learn More about WWII
Learn More about WWII
Watch this short animated video for a brief overview of World War II.