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World War II Explained

How the largest conflict in history reshaped nations, societies, and the modern world.

Published: 2026-06-26

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World War II was the largest and deadliest conflict in human history. From the rise of the Axis powers and the global battles across Europe and the Pacific to the Holocaust, D-Day, and the Allied victory, the war transformed the political landscape and continues to shape the modern world.