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  1. World War II - Wikipedia

    World War II is generally considered to have begun on 1 September 1939, when Nazi Germany, under Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland, after which the United Kingdom and France declared war …

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  2. How Did World War II Start? - Encyclopedia Britannica

    Sep 3, 2025 · World War II began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. This followed German resentment over the terms of the Treaty of Versailles after World War I and …

  3. World War II Timeline From 1939 to 1945 - ThoughtCo

    May 2, 2025 · World War II started in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland, leading to a global conflict. Key events included the Battle of Britain, Pearl Harbor attack, and D-Day invasion. …

  4. World War II: Summary, Combatants & Facts | HISTORY

    Oct 29, 2009 · On September 1, 1939, Hitler invaded Poland from the west; two days later, France and Britain declared war on Germany, beginning World War II.

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  5. Start of World War II: September 1939-March 1940 - HowStuffWorks

    Sep 6, 2007 · World War II officially began on September 1, 1939, when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Below is a timeline tracing some of the important events of the first week of …

  6. Timeline of World War II - WWII Foundation

    World War II, also called the Second World War, was a global conflict during the years 1939–1945. The principal combatants were the Axis powers—Germany, Italy, and …

  7. What Started WW2? A Look At The Causes - History

    Although a variety of different factors caused World War Two, the main event and the trigger for what started WW2 was Germany’s invasion of Poland in September 1939.

  8. The Causes of WWII - World History Encyclopedia

    Mar 26, 2024 · Germany was defeated in the First World War, and the victors established harsh terms to ensure that some of the costs of the war were recuperated and to prevent Germany …

  9. World War II | Facts, Summary, History, Dates, Combatants,

    Oct 9, 2025 · World War II began in Europe on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. Great Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany on September 3. …

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  10. WW2 Dates & Timeline | Holocaust Encyclopedia | Holocaust …

    Nov 15, 2021 · World War II was the largest and most destructive conflict in history. Learn about key WWII dates in this timeline of events, including when WW2 started and ended.