This is a list of timelines of events over the period of World War II. This set index article includes a list of related items that share the same name (or similar names).

May 2, 2025 · World War II (WWII) was a long and bloody war that lasted for six years, from 1939 to 1945. See a detailed World War II timeline with key dates here.

Nov 24, 2025 · World War II, the deadliest and most destructive war in human history, claimed between 40 and 50 million lives, displaced tens of millions of people, and cost more than $1 …

Learn all about the major events of World War II from 1918 to 1942.

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 …

Explore a detailed World War 2 timeline, covering all major events from the causes of WWII and the Blitzkrieg to D-Day, the Holocaust, the Pacific War, and the final surrender in 1945. Learn …

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4 days ago · The second world war, which lasted from 1939 to 1945, was the deadliest conflict in world history. The war began in Europe, but soon expanded to involve North Africa, the …

4 days ago · Follow the events of World War II, month by month, year by year, on the WWII Timeline.