This is a list of timelines of events over the period of World War II. This set index article includes a list of related items that share the same name (or similar names).

May 2, 2025 · World War II (WWII) was a long and bloody war that lasted for six years, from 1939 to 1945. See a detailed World War II timeline with key dates here.

Nov 24, 2025 · World War II had its roots in the consequences of World War I, with the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles leaving Germany economically crippled and politically humiliated.

Learn all about the major events of World War II from 1918 to 1942.

In 1945, economic competitors to the United States in Europe and Asia were destroyed or heavily damaged. The U.S. economy (particularly the manufacturing sector) flourished during the war and …

Explore the battles, key players and atrocities from the war and its impact on geopolitics and humankind today. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt...

Explore a detailed World War 2 timeline, covering all major events from the causes of WWII and the Blitzkrieg to D-Day, the Holocaust, the Pacific War, and the final surrender in 1945. Learn the …

Explore the comprehensive timeline of World War II, detailing significant events, battles, and turning points from 1939 to 1945.

The leaders of the USA, UK, and USSR meet to discuss issues concerning the end of WWII, including the surrender of Japan and treatment of defeated Nazi Germany.

Feb 10, 2012 · World War 2 brought horrors and triumphs, the likes of which the world has never seen. Read the complete timeline of dates and events as they unfolded.