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World War II
World War II (WWII or WW2), also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, although related conflicts began earlier. It involved the vast majority of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the most widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries. -
WORLD WAR 2
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FACTS ABOUT WORLD WAR 2
•The first German serviceman killed in the war was killed by the Japanese (China, 1937)
•The first American serviceman killed was killed by the Russians (Finland 1940).
•80% of Soviet males born in 1923 didn't survive World War 2
•The highest ranking American killed was Lt. Gen. Lesley McNair, killed by the US Army Air Corps.
•Between 1939 and 1945 the Allies dropped 3.4 million tons of bombs, An average of about 27,700 tons of bombs each month.
•12,000 heavy bombers were shot down in World War
