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World War II began on September 1, 1939
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On September 1, 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland, marking the start of World War II. The war lasted six years and ended on September 2, 1945. The Soviet Union joined the conflict on September 17.
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- September 1, 1939 - start of World War II
- Germany invaded Poland with 1.5 million soldiers
- The war lasted 6 years
- Ended on September 2, 1945
- USSR joined the war on September 17
Germany · Poland · USSR · Adolf Hitler · Stalin · Great Britain
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