World War II
Definition
World War II was a global conflict that took place from 1939 to 1945. It involved many countries around the world and resulted in significant political, social, and economic changes.
Analogy
Imagine World War II as a massive video game battle where players from different countries fight against each other on various levels until one side emerges victorious.
Related terms
Axis Powers: The alliance between Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.
Allies: The alliance between countries such as the United States, Great Britain, Soviet Union, and others who fought against the Axis Powers.
Holocaust: The systematic genocide committed by Nazi Germany during World War II resulting in the mass murder of six million Jews.
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