World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted.
The 2nd WW started
It involved many of the world's countries. The Second World War was started by Germany in an unprovoked attack on Poland.
World War II fatality statistics vary, with estimates of total deaths ranging from 50 million to more than 80 million.
The war drew in all the world's economic great powers,assembled in two opposing alliances
An estimated 16,825,000 people died in the war, over 15% of its population. China also lost an astounding 20,000,000 people during the conflict.
In terms of total numbers, the Soviet Union bore an incredible brunt of casualties during WWII?
The French and British had committed themselves to an offensive on the Somme during Allied discussions at Chantilly, Oise, in December 1915.
What is Battle of the Somme?