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| ww2 american infantry uniform: U.S. Army Uniforms of World War II Shelby L. Stanton, 1994-10 Illustrates and documents the clothing and individual equipment used by American soldiers during the First World War. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: U. S. Army Uniforms of the Cold War, 1948-1973 Shelby L. Stanton, 1998 Talks about the evolution of Army uniforms from World War II to Vietnam. This work traces uniform systems from conception through actual field development and issue. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: The US Army in World War II (1) Mark Henry, 2012-05-20 When World War II broke out in September 1939 the US Army – starved of resources since 1919 – numbered just 174,000 men. By VJ-Day, 2 September 1945, a total of 8.3 million had served in an army which had risen to a stable strength of 91 divisions. The Army's contribution to the war against Japan – 20 divisions and numerous smaller units – has tended to be overshadowed by the exploits of the much smaller Marine Corps. This first of three titles describes the organisation, uniforms and equipment of the US Army in the CBI and the Central and South-West Pacific from 1941 to 1945. Men-at-Arms 342, 347 and 350 are also available as a single volume special edition as 'The US Army in World War II”. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: The Armed Forces of World War II Andrew Mollo, 2000 Boken presenterer uniformer og distinksjoner fra annen verdenskrig. Innholdet er ordnet i fem hoveddeler: The War in Europe, 1939-40; The War in the Mediterranean; The Eastern Front; North-West Europe 1941-45; The Pacific War. Norge er også omtalt. Organisasjonskart står også vist, på denne måten kommer rangeringen tydeligere frem. Militær rangliste bak i boken. Gjennomillustrert med detaljerte fargeillustrasjoner og noen fotos i svart/hvitt. Har detaljert innholdsfortegnelse, forord, ordliste og register. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Geronimo! Bill Rentz, 2007-02 This fully illustrated volume explores the uniforms, insignia, and equipment of American Airborne, Glider, Troop Carrier, and Airborne Engineers in World War II. Included are over 500 detailed, up-close images of individual items, and multi-side views of full combat rig, and over 100 World War II era color and black and white photos, most unpublished, showing the uniforms and equipment as worn by the troops. Covered in this extensive book are: dress uniforms; jump jackets and pants; headgear; boots; jump wings, unit patches and other insignia; Marine Corps airborne; Troop Carrier and Airborne Engineers; equipment, including parachutes, weapons, communications, and many rare and unusual items exclusive to airborne troops; and a comparative section with both British and German airborne gear. Geronimo! is a detailed look at the clothing and equipment of America's Finest, and is an important reference work for the airborne collector, reenactor, historian and veteran. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: US World War II Parachute Infantry Regiments Gordon L. Rottman, 2014-01-20 The parachute infantry regiments were among the most highly decorated US Army units of World War II, and between them they saw action right across the world. The elite nature of these units led to them being committed to action not only in the way that had been intended; their quality tempted commanders to keep them in the line longer than their light armament justified, and they were tested to the limit. This engaging study traces the story of each of the 17 regiments, from their creation and training in the USA, through their deployments overseas, to their combat jumps and all their battles. The book is illustrated with wartime photographs, many previously unpublished, and eight full-colour plates detailing the specifics of their uniforms, insignia, and equipment practices, which often differed from unit to unit. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: The Forgotten Soldier Guy Sajer, 2011-11 This book recountsthe horror of World War II on the eastern front, as seen through the eyes of a teenaged German soldier. At first an exciting adventure, young Guy Sajer's war becomes, as the German invasion falters in the icy vastness of the Ukraine, a simple, desperate struggle for survival against cold, hunger, and above all the terrifying Soviet artillery. As a member of the elite Gross Deutschland Division, he fought in all the great battles from Kursk to Kharkov. His German footsoldier's perspective makes The Forgotten Soldier a unique war memoir, the book that the Christian Science Monitor said may well be the book about World War II which has been so long awaited. Now it has been handsomely republished as a hardcover containing fifty rare German combat photos of life and death at the eastern front. The photos of troops battling through snow, mud, burned villages, and rubble-strewn cities depict the hardships and destructiveness of war. Many are originally from the private collections of German soldiers and have never been published before. This volume is a deluxe edition of a true classic. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: GI Ingenuity James Jay Carafano, 2007-12-13 One-of-a-kind retelling of the Normandy campaign Places the 1944 battle for France in its social, economic, scientific, and technological context GI Ingenuity is in large part an old-fashioned combat narrative, with mayhem and mass slaughter at center stage. But the book goes farther, combining military history with the history of science, technology, and culture to show how the American soldier improvised, innovated, and adapted on the battlefield. Among the improvisations and technologies covered are tanks equipped with hedgerow cutters, the coordination of air and ground attacks, and the use of radios and aircraft to direct artillery fire--all of which contributed to American success on D-Day and afterwards. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Women in Uniform Collective, 2017-02-22 MILITARY HISTORY. Women's participation in the Second World War is often overlooked, yet thousands of them wore their uniform, working mainly as nurses, but offering also other services, such as managing the enrollment of men in military units. The movement started on a large scale in Great Britain and the Soviet Union, followed by United States and to a lesser extent France, Germany and Italy. With over fifty female volunteer from all over the world represented in colour photographs, this guide will be indispensable for all uniform lovers, collectors, and enthusiasts of military history. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Island Infernos John C. McManus, 2021-11-09 In Fire and Fortitude—winner of the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History—John C. McManus presented a riveting account of the US Army's fledgling fight in the Pacific following Pearl Harbor. Now, in Island Infernos, he explores the Army’s dogged pursuit of Japanese forces, island by island, throughout 1944, a year that would bring America ever closer to victory or defeat. “A feat of prodigious scholarship.”—The Wall Street Journal • “Wonderful.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch • “Outstanding.”—Publishers Weekly • “Rich and absorbing.”—Richard Overy, author of Blood and Ruins • “A considerable achievement, and one that, importantly, adds much to our understanding of the Pacific War.”—James Holland, author of Normandy ’44 After some two years at war, the Army in the Pacific held ground across nearly a third of the globe, from Alaska’s Aleutians to Burma and New Guinea. The challenges ahead were enormous: supplying a vast number of troops over thousands of miles of ocean; surviving in jungles ripe with dysentery, malaria, and other tropical diseases; fighting an enemy prone to ever-more desperate and dangerous assaults. Yet the Army had proven they could fight. Now, they had to prove they could win a war. Brilliantly researched and written, Island Infernos moves seamlessly from the highest generals to the lowest foot soldiers and in between, capturing the true essence of this horrible conflict. A sprawling yet page-turning narrative, the story spans the battles for Saipan and Guam, the appalling carnage of Peleliu, General MacArthur’s dramatic return to the Philippines, and the grinding jungle combat to capture the island of Leyte. This masterful history is the second volume of John C. McManus’s trilogy on the US Army in the Pacific War, proving McManus to be one of our finest historians of World War II. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Uniforms and Equipment of U.S. Army Infantry, LRRPS, and Rangers in Vietnam, 1965-1971 Paul W. Miraldi, 1999-01-01 A comprehensive guide to the history, development, wear, and use of uniforms and equipment during America's involvement in the Vietnam War. Using re-constructed photos the author recreates the look and appearance of the American Soldier in Vietnam. This book fills an important gap in the collector's reference library and will be invaluable for collectors, historians, re-enactors, modelers, curators, and artists. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Uniforms, Equipment, and Weapons of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I Bret Werner, 2006 Uniforms, Equipment and Weapons of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I is a detailed look at the uniforms, equipment, weapons, personal items, insignia, and specialist equipment of the American Army during the Great War. This comprehensive study uses over 100 original black and white photographs of American soldiers, many of which are previously unpublished. The book also shows over 700 full color photographs of original items as well as recreated scenes that bring many of these items to life. Finally, one book that covers all of the nuances of the American Doughboy during the Great War, from common uniforms and equipment, to the rare experimental and private purchased items. This is an indispensable work for any First World War collector, living historian, modeller and enthusiast. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Fighting Men of World War II - Axis Forces David Miller, Graham Smith, 2025-10-28 Fighting Men of World War II: Axis Forces is the first part of a two-volume set (Allied Forces is also available) which sets out to examine in detail the weapons and equipment of the average soldier of Germany, Japan, Italy, and the other nations like Finland, Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania, comprised the Axis forces. In these pages we examine a broad range of general equipment that was used every day, including binoculars, goggles, radios, water bottles, fuel cans, medical kits, skis, wire cutters and detonators. We give detailed specifications of weapons such as pistols and revolvers, rifles, bayonets, fighting knives, hand grenades, landmines, flamethrowers, mortars and light artillery. The clothing sections include headgear, from the feathered hats of the Italian Bersaglieri sharpshooters to the redoubtable Stahlheim of the German troops. We examine footwear as diverse as polished officers’ shoes, cavalry boots, paratroopers’ jump boots and Japanese Tabi canvas shoes. Uniform tunics, shirts, trousers and greatcoats all receive attention, as do all-weather gear, gloves, ponchos and shelter sections, such as the German Zeltbahn. Camouflage variations are shown, as are rank badges together with unit badges and medals. Personal items too are included. We show cigarettes and lighters, letters and postcards home, campstools, fans, identity tags, mending kits and eating utensils. Almost all the items shown have not been featured in book form before and have been specially chosen from museums and private collections to form a unique reference source for the general reader, budding collector, military enthusiast, re-enactor, and modeller. The fighting man is placed within the context of his unit organization, while carefully researched archive photos show him with his weapons and equipment in action. The text, by seasoned military expert David Miller, is the result of painstaking research, backed up by his own military experience in the British Army, which has given him the necessary credentials to understand what the average fighting man’s needs and day-to-day preoccupations actually were. David has been assisted by editor Graham Smith, and the two of them have pulled together all these diverse elements to form one of the most definitive works of its kind. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: The World War II Tommy Martin Brawley, 2007-08-01 A paperback edition of this classic work, which describes and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the WWII British soldier using original items worn by live models in authentic settings. A huge range of subjects is covered, from the uniforms and equipment of the front line infantryman, to the officers' and men's walking-out dress, the special kit issued to tank crews, air-landed and mountain troops, motorcyclists, medics, arctic clothing, anti-gas kit and assault kit, even down to the demob suits issued to discharged soldiers in 1945. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: The British Army 1939–45 (2) Martin Brayley, 2012-02-20 The scope of Britain's wartime Middle East Command stretched far beyond the Libyan desert where the 8th Army's most famous battles were fought from Gibraltar and Tunisia in the west, to Iraq and Persia in the east, and from Greece south to the Gulf of Aden. In 1940-43 this was the only arena where the British Army could take the ground war to the German Wehrmacht; it saw a succession of setbacks and triumphs, until spring 1945 found the 8th Army victorious in northern Italy. A summary of these campaigns is illustrated by photographs, and detailed colour plates of the wide range of uniforms worn in the varied conditions of this huge theatre of war. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: The U.S. Army in the West, 1870-1880 Douglas C. McChristian, 1995 Text and photographs illustrate the weapons, equipment, and uniforms of the United States Army from the years 1870 to 1880, including items such as hats, swords, rifles, pistols, clothing, insignias, and ammunition pouches. Notes changes made to military accessories and lists their manufacturers. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Winter Uniforms of the German Army and Luftwaffe in World War II Vincent Slegers, 2011 This is the first thorough and in-depth study to cover all aspects of the winter uniforms issued to and used by the ground-based troops of the German Army and Air Force during World War II. This book offers a definite overview, covering all uniform pieces and accessories, ranging from coats to scarves, and their developments, used materials, insignia and markings. The book is clearly illustrated with over 180 period black-and-white images and illustrations and up to 200 contemporary, full-color photographs, resulting in an overview with unprecedented detail. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: U.S. Military Patches of WWII Christopher P. Brown, 2003-04 Great patch book focused only on World War II. Depicts hundreds of SSIs (patches), tabs and scrolls, as well as chevrons, including SSI reproductions for comparative purposes. Learning how to defeat the reproduction cheats alone is well worth reading. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: U.S. Army Uniforms of the Vietnam War Shelby L. Stanton, 1992-05 Depicts the clothing and individual equipment of the American soldier in Vietnam. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Horrible Histories: Barmy British Empire Terry Deary, 2015-07-02 Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Barmy British Empire, including how a war started when a Brit was sitting on a stool and why a British soldier used his own coffin as a wardrobe. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: German Army Uniforms of World War II Stephen Bull, 2021-02-04 In the years after World War I, the defeated and much-reduced German Army developed new clothing and personal equipment that drew upon the lessons learned in the trenches. In place of the wide variety of uniforms and insignia that had been worn by the Imperial German Army, a standardized approach was followed, culminating in the uniform items introduced in the 1930s as the Nazi Party came to shape every aspect of German national life. The outbreak of war in 1939 prompted further adaptations and simplifications of uniforms and insignia, while the increasing use of camouflaged items and the accelerated pace of weapons development led to the appearance of new clothing and personal equipment. Medals and awards increased in number as the war went on, with grades being added for existing awards and new decorations introduced to reflect battlefield feats. Specialists such as mountain troops, tank crews and combat engineers were issued distinctive uniform items and kit, while the ever-expanding variety of fronts on which the German Army fought – from the North African desert to the Russian steppe – prompted the rapid development of clothing and equipment for different climates and conditions. In addition, severe shortages of raw materials and the demands of clothing and equipping an army that numbered in the millions forced the simplification of many items and the increasing use of substitute materials in their manufacture. In this fully illustrated book noted authority Dr Stephen Bull examines the German Army's wide range of uniforms, personal equipment, weapons, medals and awards, and offers a comprehensive guide to the transformation that the German Army soldier underwent in the period from September 1939 to May 1945. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Military Uniforms of the World John Pimlott, Adrian Gilbert, 1986 Describes the uniforms of the major armed forces of the world and shows how military dress has become less decorative and more attuned to the practical needs of the twentieth century soldier |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: 20th Century Military Uniforms Chris McNab, 2002 This work looks in detail at the combat uniforms of the last 100 years as worn by soldiers around the world in a huge variety of conflicts. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: U.S. Naval Aviation Flying Clothing and Gear Jeff Warner, 2007 Volume Two in the series, this book is all-inclusive, covering every aspect of aviation related uniforms and equipment used by the American Navy during World War II. Chapters in this volume include; pre-war naval aviation and training, survival equipment and aircraft carrier based aviation as well as parachute riggers, photographers, air gunners, fighter and bomber crews, USMC and more. Flying jackets, helmets and parachute systems are highlighted in addition to class-A dress uniforms and insignia. Informative wartime documents and catalog excerpts are reproduced here for the first time and hundreds of original unpublished archive photographs chronicle U.S. Navy aviation from 1941-1945. Original uniform ensembles are showcased in full-color contemporary recreations, many of them in and around authentic World War II aircraft. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book United States Government Us Army, 2019-12-14 This manual, TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book: The Guide for Initial Entry Soldiers August 2019, is the guide for all Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers who join our Army Profession. It provides an introduction to being a Soldier and Trusted Army Professional, certified in character, competence, and commitment to the Army. The pamphlet introduces Solders to the Army Ethic, Values, Culture of Trust, History, Organizations, and Training. It provides information on pay, leave, Thrift Saving Plans (TSPs), and organizations that will be available to assist you and your Families. The Soldier's Blue Book is mandated reading and will be maintained and available during BCT/OSUT and AIT.This pamphlet applies to all active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard enlisted IET conducted at service schools, Army Training Centers, and other training activities under the control of Headquarters, TRADOC. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: US Army Order of Battle, 1919-1941: The services : air service, engineers, and special troops, 1919-41 Steven E. Clay, 2010 |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Wehrmacht Camouflage Uniforms D Peterson, 1995-05-14 Examines camouflage patterns and uniform types used by German Army and Air Force troops during WWII, and those post-war patterns which were clearly derived from the Wehrmacht types. Europa Militaria Series #17.An exciting series that features the soldier, both modern and historical. Each volume captures the men, their uniforms, their equipment and their weapons. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Eisenhower Was My Boss Kay Summersby, 2007-03-01 Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Uniform Buttons of the United States Warren K. Tice, 1997 |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Encyclopaedia Britannica Hugh Chisholm, 1910 This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Winter Uniforms of the German Army Werner Palinckx, 2019 |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Jungle Snafus ... and Remedies Cresson H. Kearny, 1996 |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: The US Army in World War II (3) Mark Henry, 2012-06-20 The GIs who struggled ashore through the surf of Omaha and Utah Beaches on 6 June 1944 were members of the best-equipped army ever assembled up to that date. It was in the NW Europe campaign of June 1944-May 1945 that the US Army was finally able to show its full potential for fluent mechanised warfare. This title describes both combat and service uniforms worn in the ETO, from the assault troops on the D-Day beaches to bemedalled veterans celebrating VE-Day; other subjects covered include artillery, tanks, anti-tank weapons, the engineers, the replacement system; and the insignia of the divisions committed to this front. Men-at-Arms 342, 347 and 350 are also available as a single volume special edition as 'The US Army in World War II'. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: The World War II GI US Army Uniforms 1941-45 in Color Photographs Richard Windrow, Tim Hawkins, 1999 An exploration of the American soldier's dress and equipment throughout World War II. Logically arranged photographic sequences show a range of uniforms and authentic weapons in characteristic use, accompanied by concise identifying and explanatory captions. Rare original uniforms and gear are posed at different seasons and in convincing settings. The book should be useful to militaria collectors, modellers and readers with an interest in the soldiers of World War II. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: The World War II G.I. Richard Windrow, Tim Hawkins, 1997-09-10 This book caters for the widespread interest in the American soldier's dress and equipment throughout World War II. The photographic sequences show the range of uniforms and authentic weapons in characteristic use, accompanied by identifying and explanatory captions. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: American World War II Orphans Network , 2005-03 |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945, Addendum Charles Lemons, 2011 |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: A Guest of Mr. Lincoln Col. Jayson A. Altieri US Army Ret., 2024-02-20 A Guest of Mr. Lincoln: The Wartime Service of Sergeant Joseph W. Wheeless, Company K, 32nd NC Infantry Regiment, Confederate States Army is a must-read story of four years of America’s colorful history. It is also the story of how the Wheeless family came from England to America in the late 1600’s and spread out across the new Republic to participate in its growth from infancy during the American Revolution to the Internet Age and beyond. This book is a story about the legacy of the Wheeless family and how Joseph survived four years of the bloodiest war ever fought in North America. The book also provides snapshots of Joseph’s life and experiences before, during, and after the war, most based on available documents, letters, and newspapers of the day, and some based on suppositions. This book is not a political statement about the war or its aftermath; it simply adds another chapter to the story of the Wheeless’ long history that helps educate current and future generations. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945, Volume 1 Coats and Jackets, Part I Charles Lemons, 2012-01-20 This book is one of a series of books on uniforms used by the U.S. Army Ground Forces during World War II. This volume covers service coats, field jackets, overcoats and mackinaw coats. It contains written descriptions and photographs to help the reader to positively identify the uniforms covered. It also includes information on how the uniform item was issued to troops, as well as a list of the manufacturers of the item. |
| ww2 american infantry uniform: AB Bookman's Weekly , 1994 |
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World War II [b] or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's …
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World War II, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939–45. The principal belligerents were the Axis powers — Germany, Italy, and Japan —and the Allies— …
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When did World War II Start? September 1, 1939. When did World War II End? September 2, 1945. Where Did World War II Take Place? Europe, Pacific, Atlantic, South-East Asia, China, …
World War II Major Events Timeline | Masterpiece - PBS
Discover the pivotal events between 1918 and 1942 that shaped the first half of World War II. This timeline traces that path from the bitter conclusion of the First World War through the …
BBC - History: World War Two
Explore a detailed timeline of World War Two - the causes, events, soldiers and its aftermath. Discover facts about what happened during the most destructive war in history.
Timeline of WWII - WWII Foundation
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In World War II, the three great Allied powers—Great Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union—formed a Grand Alliance that was the key to victory. But the alliance partners did not …
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World War 2 Facts — What Started WW2? Although a variety of different factors caused World War Two, the main event and the trigged for what started WW2 was Germany’s invasion of …
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Oct 29, 2009 · World War II was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945.
World War II - Wikipedia
World War II [b] or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's …
World War II | Facts, Summary, History, Dates, Combatants,
World War II, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939–45. The principal belligerents were the Axis powers — Germany, Italy, and Japan —and the Allies— …
World War II: Facts & Info About the Bloodiest War in History
When did World War II Start? September 1, 1939. When did World War II End? September 2, 1945. Where Did World War II Take Place? Europe, Pacific, Atlantic, South-East Asia, China, …
World War II Major Events Timeline | Masterpiece - PBS
Discover the pivotal events between 1918 and 1942 that shaped the first half of World War II. This timeline traces that path from the bitter conclusion of the First World War through the …
BBC - History: World War Two
Explore a detailed timeline of World War Two - the causes, events, soldiers and its aftermath. Discover facts about what happened during the most destructive war in history.
Timeline of WWII - 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 …
World War 2 Timeline - Key Dates of WW2 | World War 2 Facts
Dec 5, 2016 · Visual World War 2 timeline with images and videos depicting the major events before and of the Second World War (WW2)
Explore WWII History | The National WWII Museum | New …
In World War II, the three great Allied powers—Great Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union—formed a Grand Alliance that was the key to victory. But the alliance partners did not …
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World War 2 Facts — What Started WW2? Although a variety of different factors caused World War Two, the main event and the trigged for what started WW2 was Germany’s invasion of …
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Oct 29, 2009 · World War II was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945.
