1. Dates: 1939-1945
2. Countries involved: Allies (U.S., U.K., Soviet Union, etc.) vs. Axis (Germany, Japan, Italy, etc.)
3. Causes: Treaty of Versailles, Hitler's aggression, appeasement policy, invasion of Poland, Pearl Harbor
4. Major events: Battle of Stalingrad, D-Day, Battle of Midway, Holocaust, atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
5. Outcomes: Allied victory, establishment of United Nations, Cold War tensions, Holocaust awareness and remembrance.
The Second World War was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved two major alliances: the Allies, led by the United States, United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union, and the Axis, led by Germany, Japan, and Italy. The war was caused by a number of factors, including the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler's aggression, and the appeasement policy of the Allies. The invasion of Poland and the attack on Pearl Harbor were key events that led to the involvement of the United States in the war. The war saw many major events, such as the Battle of Stalingrad, D-Day, the Battle of Midway, the Holocaust, and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Allied victory led to the establishment of the United Nations, the start of the Cold War tensions, and an increased awareness and remembrance of the Holocaust.
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