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    World War II was the largest and deadliest war in history from 1939 to 1945. It involved most of the world's nations forming two military alliances, the Allies and the Axis. The war marked the decline of European colonial empires and the rise of the US and Soviet Union as superpowers. Key events included the Holocaust, bombing of civilians, use of nuclear weapons, and first large-scale deployment of tanks and aircraft in combat. Over 70-85 million people were killed making it one of the deadliest events in human history.

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    World War II was the largest and deadliest war in history from 1939 to 1945. It involved most of the world's nations forming two military alliances, the Allies and the Axis. The war marked the decline of European colonial empires and the rise of the US and Soviet Union as superpowers. Key events included the Holocaust, bombing of civilians, use of nuclear weapons, and first large-scale deployment of tanks and aircraft in combat. Over 70-85 million people were killed making it one of the deadliest events in human history.

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    World War II, a global conflict from 1939 to 1945, was the most extensive and

    deadliest war in history. It involved the majority of the world's nations,


    including all of the great powers, eventually forming two opposing military
    alliances: the Allies and the Axis. The war marked the decline of the European
    colonial empires and the rise of the United States and the Soviet Union as
    superpowers.

    The roots of World War II lay in the Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I.
    The harsh penalties it imposed on Germany led to economic hardship and resentment,
    setting the stage for the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. The immediate
    cause of the war was Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939, prompting Britain and
    France to declare war on Germany.

    The war was characterized by significant events like the Holocaust, the bombing of
    civilian populations, the use of nuclear weapons, and the first real deployment of
    tanks and aircraft in combat. The conflict resulted in approximately 70 to 85
    million fatalities, a figure that includes the genocide of six million Jews in the
    Holocaust.

    The war concluded with the unconditional surrender of the Axis powers. In the
    aftermath, the United Nations was established to foster international co-operation
    and prevent future conflicts. The geopolitical landscape of the world was
    transformed, with the emergence of the Cold War between the United States and the
    Soviet Union, setting the stage for global tensions that would last for decades.
    World War II reshaped the political alignment and social structure of the globe,
    and its effects are still felt in many aspects of today's society and politics.

    Source: Conversation with Bing, 22/03/2024


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