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What was the primary role of aircraft in World War II?
Delivering nuclear weapons
Which event led to the beginning of World War II?
The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany
What was the primary cause of death during World War II?
Genocides
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Aircraft in World War II
- Played a crucial role in military campaigns, serving as bombers, fighters, and transport planes
- Enabled long-range strategic bombing, significantly impacting industrial and population centers
- Revolutionized warfare with airborne troops, aerial reconnaissance, and air-sea rescue operations
Causes of World War II
- The German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, triggered the beginning of World War II
- This event led to the declaration of war by France and the United Kingdom on Germany
Casualties of World War II
- Disease and starvation were the primary causes of death, accounting for approximately 19 million civilian fatalities
- Military deaths totaled around 17 million, with the majority occurring on the Eastern Front