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  1. World War II - Wikipedia

    World War II is the deadliest conflict in history, causing the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by …

  2. World War II | Facts, Summary, History, Dates, Combatants ...

    4 days ago · World War II was a conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during 1939–45. The main combatants were the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) and the …

  3. How Did World War II End? - HISTORY

    Aug 11, 2020 · How Did World War II End? Explore five defining events that led to the conclusion of World War II on September 2, 1945.

  4. How & When Did WW2 Officially End? | HistoryExtra

    Sep 1, 2020 · How and when did WW2 end? While 2 September 1945 is generally recognised as the final, official end of the Second World War, in many parts of the world fighting continued …

  5. The End of World War II 1945 - The National WWII Museum

    Explore essays, lesson plans, and multimedia resources exploring liberation and the legacy of World War II, connecting events like the Holocaust, the Nuremberg Trials, the Marshall Plan, …

  6. The end of the Second World War in Europe

    By February 1945, the outcome of the Second World War had largely been decided and the defeat of Germany was becoming more certain. Allied forces had advanced significantly into …

  7. This Day Marked the End of the War in Europe: WWII Timeline

    May 8, 2025 · So, how did World War 2 end? World War II officially ended with the surrender of Japan on September 2, 1945, a few months after Nazi Germany had unconditionally …

  8. End of WW2 – How World War 2 Ended - American History

    Following is a timeline of the final days of the war and the events leading up to its conclusion. Also known as the Ardennes Counter-offensive, it was the last major German offensive campaign …

  9. The end of World War 2 - Historical Today

    May 19, 2025 · Such euphoric and relieved shots, as the famous sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square, have been recorded by President Deutschland. Here was the official finish line to …

  10. How Did World War II Actually End? - WorldAtlas

    How Did World War II Actually End? World War II ended in 1945. However, the official end of fights on battlefields across the world somewhat differs. In 1945, two nuclear bombs were …