When Did WW2 End?

In February 1938, Adolf Hitler ended the Sino-German alliance with the Republic of China to instead enter into an alliance with the more modern and powerful Empire of Japan.

Hitler ordered an end to arms shipments to China and recalled all German officers working with the Chinese Army. In early 1941, German forces were deployed to North Africa, the Balkans, and the Middle East.

In February, German forces arrived in Libya to bolster the Italian presence. In April, Hitler launched the invasion of Yugoslavia, quickly followed by the invasion of Greece. And that is how the second Word Wr started.

When Did WW2 End?

The second World War officially came to an end on September 2, 1945, after many people had lost their lives. It is estimated that over 70 million lives were lost through the war.