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1939CE
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1945CE

WWII

— Origins of Humanity and the Stone Age —

Winston Churchill

30 Nov 1874 CE - 24 Jan 1965 CE, United Kingdom
Winston Churchill

A British statesman, he served as Prime Minister during World War II and is known for his leadership and oratory skills.

military politics
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Joseph Stalin

18 Dec 1878 CE - 5 Mar 1953 CE, Russia
Joseph Stalin

A prominent political leader who played a crucial role in the Soviet Union's transformation into a major world power during the 20th century.

politics
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Franklin D. Roosevelt

30 Jan 1882 CE - 12 Apr 1945 CE, United States of America
Franklin D. Roosevelt

The 32nd President of the United States, he led the country during the Great Depression and World War II.

politics
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Adolf Hitler

20 Apr 1889 CE - 30 Apr 1945 CE, Germany
Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler was the leader of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party) and became Chancellor of Germany in 1933.

military
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Hermann Göring

12 Jan 1893 CE - 15 Oct 1946 CE, Germany
Hermann Göring

A prominent military and political leader in Nazi Germany, he played a key role in the establishment of the Luftwaffe and was a close associate of the Führer.

military politics
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Joseph Goebbels

29 Oct 1897 CE - 1 May 1945 CE, Germany
Joseph Goebbels

A prominent political figure and the Minister of Propaganda in Nazi Germany, he played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and promoting the regime's ideology.

politics
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Anne Frank

12 Jun 1929 CE - 1945 CE, Netherlands
Anne Frank

A Jewish girl who gained fame posthumously with the publication of her diary, which documents her life in hiding during the Holocaust.

culture
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The Great Purge

1 Aug 1936 CE - 7 Nov 1938 CE, Russia
The Great Purge

This was a campaign of political repression in the Soviet Union, marked by widespread arrests and executions of perceived enemies.

politics
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World War II

1 Aug 1939 CE - 15 Aug 1945 CE, Global
World War II

World War II was a global conflict involving most of the world's nations, starting with Germany's invasion of Poland.

military
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Auschwitz Concentration Camp

1940 CE - 1945 CE, Poland
Auschwitz Concentration Camp

Auschwitz was a complex of concentration and extermination camps operated by Nazi Germany during World War II, located in occupied Poland.

military politics
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The Blitz

7 Sep 1940 CE - 11 May 1941 CE, United Kingdom
The Blitz

A sustained bombing campaign by the German Luftwaffe against the United Kingdom, primarily targeting London and other major cities.

military
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The Holocaust

1 Jan 1941 CE - 8 May 1945 CE, Global
The Holocaust

The systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews.

politics religion
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Attack on Pearl Harbor

7 Dec 1941 CE - 7 Dec 1941 CE, United States of America
Attack on Pearl Harbor

A surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor.

military
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The Manhattan Project

1942 CE - 1946 CE, United States of America
The Manhattan Project

A secret U.S. government research project during World War II that produced the first nuclear weapons.

military intellectual
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Battle of Midway

4 Jun 1942 CE - 7 Jun 1942 CE, United States of America
Battle of Midway

This pivotal naval battle marked a turning point in the Pacific Theater, featuring a decisive victory for the United States against Japan.

military
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