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1 day ago · World War II [b] or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries—including all the great powers—participated, with many investing all available economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities in pursuit of total war, blurring the distinction between military ...
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World War II (WWII), or the Second World War, was a global...
- World War II Casualties
World War II deaths by country World War II deaths by...
- European Theatre of World War II
The European theatre of World War II was one of the two main...
- Allies
The victorious Allies of World War I—which included what...
- Winston Churchill
At the outbreak of the Second World War he was re-appointed...
- List of Timelines of World War II
Timeline of declarations of war during World War II;...
- Countries
Almost every country in the world participated in World War...
- Axis Powers
The Government of National Salvation, also referred to as...
- World War III
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was concerned that,...
- Australia
An Australian World War II propaganda poster produced in...
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2 days ago · For events preceding September 1, 1939, see the timeline of events preceding World War II. Germany's invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 brought many countries into the war. This event, and the declaration of war by France and Britain two days later, mark the beginning of World War II.
Aug 6, 2024 · In the aftermath of World War II, Luxembourg became one of the staunchest supporters of both the European and Euro-Atlantic projects, mediating disputes between its larger neighbors and laying the groundwork for European economic recovery and lasting peace on the continent.
2 days ago · Below is a table showing the outbreak of wars between nations which occurred during World War II. Indicated are the dates (during the immediate build-up to, or during the course of, World War II), from which a de facto state of war existed between nations.
Aug 21, 2024 · A newly-digitised photograph captures the advance of the US 5th Infantry Division, Third Army, through Luxembourg's countryside in December 1944. It's one of a number of photos in the Signal...
Aug 20, 2024 · Most of us familiar with the history of Luxembourg during the Second World War know the experience held by Grand Duchess Charlotte, the monarch at the time, as well as that of her son and...
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Jan 9, 2024 · The General Patton Memorial Museum in Ettelbruck commemorates the commander of the 3rd US Army whose troops liberated the town on 25 December 1944. The exhibition illustrates the most important events that occurred during the Second World War in Luxembourg.