World War II

1939–1945 global conflict between the Axis and the Allies

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World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. In a state of total war, directly involving more than 100 million people from more than 30 countries, the major participants threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history, marked by 70 to 85 million fatalities. Tens of millions of people died due to genocides, premeditated death from starvation, massacres, and disease. Aircraft played a major role in the conflict, including in the use of strategic bombing of population centres, and the only uses of nuclear weapons in war.

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Captain Sir Tom Moore’s life heads for the big screen Captain Sir Tom Moore is getting the big screen treatment following a fiercebidding war. The life story of the centenarian, who raised more than £32million for the NHS by walking laps of his.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 1 week ago

Battle of Britain heroes ‘should be celebrated whatever your politics’, says Second World War veteran A 97-year-old former radar operative has said the heroes of the Battle ofBritain deserve to be celebrated “whatever your politics are”. Kath McLeodjoined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) in.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:03Published 2 weeks ago

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Pierce Brosnan to play WWII veteran in The Last Rifleman Pierce Brosnan has signed on to star in the World War II film The Last Rifleman, with the production scheduled to commence shooting this winter in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published on September 2, 2020

Debate reignited over Japanese buildings in South Korea September 2 marks the 75th anniversary of the formal surrender of Japan - and the moment that brought World War II to an end. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:29Published on September 1, 2020

Belarusian protesters, defying army, flood Minsk Tens of thousands of protesters demanding Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko step down defied a warning from the military on Sunday and flooded into Minsk, briefly gathering near the president's.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:13Published on August 24, 2020

Japan marks 75 years since end of World War II Emperor Naruhito expresses 'deep remorse' over his country’s wartime actions at a sombre annual ceremony. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:49Published on August 16, 2020

William addresses the nation on VJ Day Veterans shared their memories of the Second World War as the Duke ofCambridge paid tribute to those who fought in the Far East on VJ Day. The 75thanniversary of VJ Day – victory over Impperial Japan.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:21Published on August 15, 2020

Defence Secretary pays tribute to veterans on VJ Day 75 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has paid tribute to WW2 veterans as he attended the national service of remembrance marking the 75th anniversary of VJ Day at the National Memorial Arboretum in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:34Published on August 15, 2020

VJ Day: Prince of Wales and PM lead memorial event The Prime Minister and the Prince of Wales pay tribute to those who served inthe Far East during the Second World War at a Victory over Japan 75-yearanniversary event at the National Memorial Arboretum.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:23Published on August 15, 2020

Second World War veteran hopes Indian Army comrades will be remembered Photo Credit: Royal British Legion British Army Bruce Mcintosh talks about hisexperiences serving in India and the Far East during World War Two. He detailshis wish for greater recognition of Indian.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:47Published on August 14, 2020

Portrait unveiled of last living sisters to sign Official Secret Acts during Second World War A portrait of the last living sisters to have both signed the Official SecretsAct in the Second World War has been unveiled ahead of the anniversary of VJday. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:56Published on August 13, 2020

Chindits veteran recalls ‘impossible’ hardships of Burma campaign A veteran of the Second World War’s brutal Burma campaign has recalled how hesurvived tropical diseases, injury and jungle warfare 75 years on from the endof the conflict. John Hutchin, 96, joined.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on August 13, 2020

Donald Trump: 1917 pandemic probably ended Second World War US president Donald Trump has erroneously claimed that a pandemic in 1917ended the Second World War during a press briefing at the White House. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published on August 11, 2020

Captain Sir Tom 'delighted' by Army training college honour Captain Sir Tom Moore said it is "truly a great honour" to be made honorarycolonel of an Army training college as he visited the military establishmentas part of his new role. The 100-year-old Second.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:43Published on August 3, 2020

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World War II

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