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World War II was a dark period in the history of the world. This section covers topics about some of the many people and events that took place during the course of World War II.
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The Battle of the Bulge: July 1944-January 1945

This World War II timeline highlights events leading up to the Battle of the Bulge. Prior to the battle, Hitler survived an assassination attempt when the bomb meant to kill him was moved. Follow the events of World War II from July 1944 to January 1945. More »


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This overview of World War II provides information about the causes, major battles and outcomes of the war. Learn about the history of World War II.
There were many people involved on both sides of the conflict between the Axis Powers and the Allies. Here you can learn about some of the most important people that were invovled in World War II.
The Atlantic Charter was just one of many different conferences and agreements that took place during World War II. Information about these conferences and agreements can be found here.
This glossary contains terms that are related to World War II. In this section, you can learn the meaning to some of the most important terms that are associated with the Second World War.

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