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What were the 2 main military alliances of World War 2?
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The Axis Powers and the Allied Powers
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How many people were killed in WW2?
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Over 70 million, most of which were civilians
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Generally, what is held to be the starting date of the war?
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September 1, 1939
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What initiated the war?
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The German invasion of Poland and the subsequent declaration of war against Germany by Great Britain and France.
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What were the ramifications for Germany by signing the Treaty of Versailles?
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They lost about 13% of their territory, lost their colonies, were forbidden from annexing other states, were imposed massive reparations and were limited in size and makeup of their armed forces.
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