World War II: Global Conflict and Its Aftermath

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## TL;DR

World War II was a global conflict from 1939 to 1945 involving the Axis and Allied powers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the oceans.

## Core Explanation

This repaired entry keeps only high-level timeline and campaign facts that map to reviewed sources: the war's date range, the Normandy landings, and the atomic bombings in August 1945.

## Detailed Analysis

The article no longer relies on unsupported future editions or broad casualty claims. More detailed coverage of the Holocaust, Asian theater, home fronts, wartime economies, and postwar reconstruction should be added as separate sourced facts.

## Further Reading

- [Britannica: World War II](https://www.britannica.com/event/World-War-II)
- [Imperial War Museums: D-Day](https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-d-day)
- [Britannica: Timeline of World War II](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Timeline-of-World-War-II)

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