World War II, the world's deadliest international conflict, left almost 80 million people dead. Here's what started it and why it ended in 1945. ... led to the start of another war in Europe. ...

The outcome could affect the lessons the world takes from World War II ...

World War II in Europe ended 75 years ago this week, when Nazi commanders signed an unconditional surrender. The news was celebrated around the world — here are some accounts of the events ...

The two leaders secretly plan to divide Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe between them. September: Employing blitzkrieg (literally, "lightning war") tactics, Germany invades Poland.

LONDON — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday‘s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted by the specter of current-day ...

Jun. 27—About two years ago I was talking with Mike, a friend of mine I've known since Ronald Reagan was still in the White House, and he asked me a question out of left field: What if we went ...

What You Need To Know. Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history; The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent was on Thursday.

LONDON (AP) — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter ...

What You Need To Know. Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history; The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent was on Thursday.