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What year did World War Two begin?
Which country's leader initiated World War Two?
What were the two main military alliances involved in World War Two?
Approximately how many people died during World War Two?
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What event led to the genocide of around six million European Jews during World War Two?
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Which major event marked the entry of the United States into World War Two?
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What was established after the end of World War Two to promote peace and uphold human rights globally?
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Study Notes
- World War Two took place from 1939 to 1945, initiated by Germany's invasion of Poland led by Adolf Hitler, leading to a global conflict involving major powers like France and Britain.
- The war involved two main military alliances: the Allies (Great Britain, France, Soviet Union, United States) and the Axis (Germany, Italy, Japan), with a total war approach utilizing all resources.
- World War Two resulted in the death of an estimated 30 to 50 million people, with civilians forming the majority of casualties.
- Adolf Hitler's rise to power in Germany post-World War One led to the violation of the Treaty of Versailles, rearmament, and territorial expansion through invasions.
- The Holocaust led by Nazi Germany resulted in the genocide of around six million European Jews and other targeted groups in concentration camps.
- Major events in the war included the Battle of Britain, US entry after Pearl Harbor, D-Day landing in Normandy, and the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
- World War Two officially ended on August 15, 1945, after Japan's surrender, leading to the establishment of the United Nations to promote peace and uphold human rights globally.
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Test your knowledge on World War Two, a global conflict from 1939 to 1945 involving major powers and significant events like the Holocaust and dropping of atomic bombs. Explore the key alliances, battles, and consequences of this devastating war.
