World War II was one of the most gruesome, deadly wars in world history. About 80 million people lost their lives from 1939 - 1945, the duration of the war. World War II began on September 1st 1939 following Germany's complete invasion of Poland, under Adolf HItler. At this time Germany was the strongest, most advanced military force in the world. Having the best air force, navy, and land forces, they were able to greatly expand their territory in a terse amount of time. Towns, cities, and countries fell under Nazi rule as Hitler's army rolled across Europe. Nazi Germany had the potential to cause great destruction to the world, much more than what was seen in the war. Germany under Hitler's rule would never be able to reach its full, destructive
