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World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. In a total war directly involving more than 100 million personnel from more than 30 countries, the major participants threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. Aircraft played a major role in the conflict, enabling the strategic bombing of population centres and the only two uses of nuclear weapons in war. World War II was by far the deadliest conflict in human history; it resulted in 70 to 85 million fatalities, a majority being civilians. Tens of millions of people died due to genocides (including the Holocaust), starvation, massacres, and disease. In the wake of the Axis defeat, Germany and Japan were occupied, and war crimes tribunals were conducted against German and Japanese leaders.
World War II is generally considered to have begun on 1 September 1939, when Nazi Germany, under Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland. The United Kingdom and France subsequently declared war on Germany on 3 September. Under the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact of August 1939, Germany and the Soviet Union had partitioned Poland and marked out their "spheres of influence" across Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Romania. From late 1939 to early 1941, in a series of campaigns and treaties, Germany conquered or controlled much of continental Europe, and formed the Axis alliance with Italy and Japan (along with other countries later on). Following the onset of campaigns in North Africa and East Africa, and the fall of France in mid-1940, the war continued primarily between the European Axis powers and the British Empire, with war in the Balkans, the aerial Battle of Britain, the Blitz of the UK, and the Battle of the Atlantic. On 22 June 1941, Germany led the European Axis powers in an invasion of the Soviet Union, opening the Eastern Front, the largest land theatre of war in history.
Japan, which aimed to dominate Asia and the Pacific, was at war with the Republic of China by 1937. In December 1941, Japan attacked American and British territories with near-simultaneous offensives against Southeast Asia and the Central Pacific, including an attack on the US fleet at Pearl Harbor which resulted in the United States declaring war against Japan. As such, the European Axis powers declared war on the United States in solidarity. Japan soon captured much of the western Pacific, but its advances were halted in 1942 after losing the critical Battle of Midway; later, Germany and Italy were defeated in North Africa and at Stalingrad in the Soviet Union. Key setbacks in 1943—including a series of German defeats on the Eastern Front, the Allied invasions of Sicily and the Italian mainland, and Allied offensives in the Pacific—cost the Axis powers their initiative and forced it into strategic retreat on all fronts. In 1944, the Western Allies invaded German-occupied France, while the Soviet Union regained its territorial losses and turned towards Germany and its allies. During 1944 and 1945, Japan suffered reversals in mainland Asia, while the Allies crippled the Japanese Navy and captured key western Pacific islands.
The war in Europe concluded with the liberation of German-occupied territories, and the invasion of Germany by the Western Allies and the Soviet Union, culminating in the fall of Berlin to Soviet troops, Hitler's suicide and the German unconditional surrender on 8 May 1945. Following the Potsdam Declaration by the Allies on 26 July 1945 and the refusal of Japan to surrender on its terms, the United States dropped the first atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima, on 6 August, and Nagasaki, on 9 August. Faced with an imminent invasion of the Japanese archipelago, the possibility of additional atomic bombings, and the Soviet entry into the war against Japan and its invasion of Manchuria, Japan announced its intention to surrender on 15 August, then signed the surrender document on 2 September 1945, cementing total victory in Asia for the Allies.
World War II changed the political alignment and social structure of the globe. The United Nations (UN) was established to foster international co-operation and prevent future conflicts, great powers—China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States—became the permanent members of its Security Council. The Soviet Union and the United States emerged as rival superpowers, setting the stage for the nearly half-century-long Cold War. In the wake of European devastation, the influence of its great powers waned, triggering the decolonisation of Africa and Asia. Most countries whose industries had been damaged moved towards economic recovery and expansion. Political and economic integration, especially in Europe, began as an effort to forestall future hostilities, end pre-war enmities and forge a sense of common identity.
I’ve had this thing banging around the back of one gun safe or another for close to 20 years now. Got it from my father in law, he said it’s old but that’s all he knows about it. The overall condition is pretty rough but I’d like to know all about it. My son is heavily into old war relics and is...
Here is a 1943 Walther P38 in 9mm available at Sporting Systems! This firearm has all matching marks on each component such as the Eagle over Glock Army mark and Eagle over 359. Comes with leather holster and two original magazines.
This comes to us from a former collectors estate that kept...
prices are listed and photos can be sent. Im looking to size down. Id take 600 if someone wanted it all.
The jungle pack is 1943 and Hinson
The Scabbard is marked 101st Calvary
Not looking for trades at this time. Pick up only
Smith-Corona 1903-A3 30-06 rifle for sale. Rifle was manufactured in 1944, is all original, is in near mint condition, and has been minimally fired. This rifle was new, old stock when purchased in 1963 through the NRA.
Includes the original 'Requisition And Invoice/Shipping Document', the 'NRA...
WW2 Winchester M1 Carbine. Correct grade - Winchester Barrel and all Winchester parts. 5.6 million SN range. Last of the type 2 high wood stock. This was a transitional period from the use of the earlier type 1 and 2 parts to type 2 and 3. The stock is in great condition as well as the...
5" .38 S&W Victory model. Has had post-war action tuning, jewelling, and re-bluing. Marks thinned from polishing but blue work was well done and has good coverage except some loss in spots fully pictured. Cylinder has not been reamed/altered and is as originally built for .38 S&W cartridge...
CMP Service, RR lower (correct) and Colt Upper (correct). Barrel is a 90 series military, perfect condition chromed barrel and no other obvious wear.
$1500, ftf or shipped, that price + actual shipping. FOB Gig Harbor, WA. Easy transfer to an 03 FFL (face to face, instant), or otherwise to...
Up for sale is an SDS Imports/Tisas 1911 A1. It's a replica of the GI-issued pistol during WW2. Shot about 30 rounds through it only. I also oiled it up really well when I got it since it was pretty dry from the factory.
Selling it because I found out I'm not a '1911 guy'. I like modern pistols...
1891 Carcano Carbine Caliber 6.5x52 with 34rds ammo & 3 en-bloc clips - $300 OBO.
Condition is as pictured. Per the markings I believe the rifle was made in 1943. The bore/rifling is not great looking but the rounds stabilized. C&R eligible, would prefer not to ship at this time. Located in...
Same story as my MR762- This was a recent purchase I was very excited about. Unfortunately- house flood and unexpected move has created a need for funds- Only able to keep a few guns that I acquired this year…
This is a very nice Tula Russian made TT-33 Tokarev pistol from 1941. It is in all...
I have for sale or trade a reproduction US Navy type 2 deck jacket from WWII, in a generous size 46. This was made by atthefront one of the best historical repro uniform manufacturers on the market. This isnt your typical repro junk, ATF makes high quality copies from original patterns. The...
WWII Nash Kelvinator 1943 Binoculars.
M3 6x30
Case included.
$60.00 or best offer. Cash, PayPal (friends and family only), Venmo, Zelle.
Will ship at buyers expense.
Possible trades:
- ammo in 22lr, 9mm, 223, 300blk, 7.62x39, 6.5 grendel
- AR parts
- AK parts
- red dots
- Magpul MBUS front...
Bought this M1 carbine about a year ago. I knew it was a post-war model, but read in multiple forums that early serial # PMC carbines were constructed of various WWII components. I stripped mine down and sure enough, there is a bunch, to include Underwood and Universal markings/stamps.
This M1...
This is a very Good Condition Mosin-Nagant Chambered in 7.62x54R. The wood on the stock is in great condition for a WWll era rifle. Comes with a pencil bayonet, ammo case and tool kit. For the collector of older military rifles, this is a great opportunity to own a piece of history...
Up for sale is a Gunsmith special S+W Model 10 from WWII.
A bit of backstory on it. this was part of the US Lend/Lease program, where we sent over several different weapons to our allies in Europe. Among those were these Model 10s.
What distinguishes this from other model 10's is the lanyard...