World War II

World War II

What are the dates for World War II:

World War II started on September 1, 1939 and ended six years later on September 2, 1945.  

What countries fought against whom in World War II:

World War II was fought between two groups of countries. On one side were the Axis Powers, including Germany, Italy, and Japan. On the other side were the Allies. Which included Britain, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, the Soviet Union, China, and the United States of America, etc.

Where did World War II occur:

World War II took place across the globe. Most of the combat action took place in Europe, East Asia, and islands in the Pacific Ocean. But others were seen in places as far away as Madagascar, and the Aleutian Islands. Countries such as Poland, China, Russia, and Germany saw their territories directly involved in war and suffered terribly. Countries such as the United States and Canada were relatively far from the action, but their citizens still fought a robust home front providing war goods for their men abroad.

Name and describe a few events that happened during World War II:

One major event was when Hitler invaded Poland in September 1939, France and Britain declared war on Germany. After conquering Poland, Germany attacked France. France fell in June 1940 and soon the Nazis overran most of the rest of Europe and North Africa.

How can we honor and show respect for World War II veterans:

We can honor and show respect for World War II veterans by going to events, respecting, thanking, and showing love toward them.

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