World War II

1. World War 2 was fought between two groups of countries. On one side were the Axis Powers, including Germany, Italy and Japan. On the other side were the Allies. They included Britain, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, the Soviet Union, China and the United States of America.

2. September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945

3. July 1 1940, battle of Britain, 22 July 1941,