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wwii
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.
Letting go most of my collection.
1942 M1 Garand. This one is interesting. It was a CMP Greek return that went through a Greek arsenal and got refinished and new USGI barrel and bolt installed. It had been unfired since rebuild when I got it. I have shot about 100 rounds through it. Wears an...
Letting go most of my collection.
1943 M1 with original barrel. Letterkenny army depot marked. Looks unfired since coming from the depot. Barrel condition is good with muzzle and throat measuring 2. Lead dipped heel. CMP certified. $1350
Pictures at, 1943 Garand
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*Thank you very much to all those who offered up your M1’s, and especially to Crossbow5 for parting with a very nice “corrected” 1943 made Garand!
Closed - Looking for a very nice M1, under 4M SN#, “collector” or “correct” CMP graded, built prior to August, 1945. No mixmasters please. I have...
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This is a U.S. WWII USAAF Bomber Crew M5 Steel FLAK Helmet, not a repro. These were late war(1944) bomber crew flak helmet design, very star wars reminiciant. These are rare to find these days, many were destroyed by the war department or sold off as suplus after WW2 ended. This one...
I have six old military stocks some have a little fire and smoke damage, but can be cleaned up i have aome hand guard and most rings butt plate trigger gaurds $50-$75 each or $200 for all six will trade for 22cal lr ammo i have 2 fn49 barrels clips bolts some receiver parts and 2 triggers 1 with...
This is a nice Winchester example. It is a unique transitional SN model with some of the early and later parts. It is an excellent shooter. The trigger is light for a carbine at 5 lbs. I had no problem getting 2" groups at 50 yds. with Korean surplus.
All parts are Winchester and within...
These are all authentic WWII or before Japanese Swords. I got into collecting swords when my grandfather brought one back from WWII. I have decided to let them go to someone else who can appreciate them. Prices show from top to bottom:
Type 3 or Late War Officers Sword 1942 with Akihisa...
I am selling my 1938 WWII era Mosin Nagant 91/30 PU Sniper rifle
Hi everyone, this here is a beautiful rifle! All serial numbers matching, tons of factory stamps, super clear glass, and a beautiful finish on the stock. This rifle is a beautiful piece of history.
1938 Mosin Nagant 91/30 Izhevsk...
Czech, CZ38 German (P39t) .380 ACP semi auto pistol WWII. SN: 277962 (Upper and Lower #'s match) This
CZ38 falls right into the production range that were diverted to the German war machine during WWII...
Trade Interests:
Bolt action 223/5.56 Kimber, Tikka...
S&W 41 mag, 357 Mag...
Only...
This week I picked up a Type 99 Arisaka from another fine member on this site. Here it is next to its former foe: the M1 Garand.
This Arisaka was made in 1942....produced while my grandfather recovered in the hospital from wounds sustained at Pearl Harbor.
This past week I've thought a lot...
My Father entered the 1st Oregon air National Guard in 1940. The guard was federally activated into the AAF in April 1941. He eventually landed at Utah Beach in Normandy, and he carried this throughout his service from Portland Or. to the outskirts of Berlin. He was issued this knife/sword...
This is a 1944 byf German Mauser with no import markings, possible "bring back". All sn's match.
Have a bayonet for it too.
Asking $1200 for the rifle and bayonet.
Up for sale is a Russian SVT40-$2000 or best offer/trade
it is a Finn capture with”SA” markings
1941 Izhevsk build
I am not a trained grader of firearms, but I would say it is in good condition, probably above average for a rifle of this age. No visible rust, but average wear of blued metal...
Interesting history and I remember reading about their use in the resistance to Japanese occupation. I wasn't aware of a commercial offering, but, wow, I can see why these did sell well.
For sale or trade:
50 rounds of 45 acp Korean war era ammo in original "good" condition box.
(2) "S" or Scovill WW II magazines in "good" condition
(1) 1918 era magazine pouch in fair condition.
Selling or trading as a package not interested in separating.
Asking $150.00
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Trade for (3)...
I am in talks about buying an actual WWII bring back of a “US Gov“ stamped WW1 era firearm. It’s with the original family and it appears there is no paper DD603 with it. I’m in Oregon, but can this transfer even be done or will the firearm get flagged and lost in Federal paperwork for years.
Or...
WILL NOT SHIP, meet at "A Cut Above Pawn" for face to face FFL transfer, cash or electronic payment is fine.
Trying to sell my SMLE Mk III*. Manufactured 1944 in Lithgow, comes with 380 rounds of 174 gr. FMJ made by WPA with bimetal casings, 4 Azoom Snapcaps, and a reproduction sling.
Rifle is...