World War II was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Sparked by the 1939 Nazi invasion of Poland, the war dragged on for six years until 1945. The United States played a crucial role in defeating the Axis powers, which included Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Even before the United States entered World War II in December 1941, America sent arms and equipment to the Soviet Union to help it defeat the invading German forces. The Soviet Union was a key ally in the fight against the Axis powers, and their collaboration was instrumental in securing victory.
Tensions between the United States and its unlikely ally in the Soviet Union persisted throughout World War II. Western Allied leaders did not forget the Soviet Union's actions in Eastern Europe and the growing influence of communism in the post-war period.
By 1942, the Axis powers seemed invincible. But the course of the war soon changed in ways that offer lessons for the U.S. and its allies in future conflicts. The United States, along with countries like the United Kingdom, France, and the Soviet Union, launched successful military campaigns that turned the tide of the war.
Western states that lost their overseas possessions have fared well in the Pax Americana. But Xi and Putin want to regain their nations' former glory by challenging the dominance of the United States in global affairs.
A history of the FBI from 1939 through the early-1950s, defined by important cases and national and international events, including World War II and the fight against espionage and sabotage.
These answers are meant to assist with questions frequently asked by students when learning about the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a tragic event during World War II in which six million Jews were killed by the Nazis.
Russia on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, a day after its erstwhile Western allies in the United States and the United Kingdom. The commemoration highlighted the sacrifices made by all countries involved in the defeat of the Axis powers.
