World War II Key Terms and Figures

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World War II

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A global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations.

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Pearl Harbor

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A surprise military strike by the Japanese Navy Air Service upon the United States against the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941.

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Europe

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The continent where much of World War II took place, involving many European countries.

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Germany

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A central Axis power in World War II, led by Adolf Hitler.

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Hitler

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Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945.

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Italy

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An Axis power in World War II, led by Benito Mussolini.

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Benito Mussolini

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The leader of Italy during World War II and an ally of Nazi Germany.

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Japan

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An Axis power in World War II, led by Emperor Hirohito.

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Emperor Hirohito

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The Emperor of Japan during World War II.

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War

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A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.