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Pacific War
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The Pacific War was the part of World War II—and preceding conflicts—that took place in the Pacific Ocean, its islands, and in East Asia, between July 7, 1937 and August 14, 1945. The most decisive actions took place after the Empire of Japan...
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Mediterranean Theatre of World War II
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The African, Mediterranean and Middle East Theatre of World War II encompasses naval, land and air campaigns between Allied and Axis forces on the Mediterranean Sea and the countries which surround it. The fighting in this theatre lasted from June...
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Middle East Theatre of World War II
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The Middle East Theatre of World War II is defined largely by reference to the British Middle East Command, which controlled Allied forces in both Southwest Asia and eastern North Africa. From 1943, most of the action and forces concerned were in...
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African campaigns of World War II
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There were several separate Africa campaigns during World War II. Allied forces fought Axis forces, between 1940 and 1943, on the African mainland and in nearby waters and islands.
The bulk of the combat operations took place in the Mediterranean...
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Romania during World War II
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In June 1941, after a brief period of nominal neutrality under King Carol, Romania joined the Axis Powers. Romania became a member of the Axis under the government of Ion Antonescu. In August 1944, a coup led by King Michael deposed Antonescu...
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Eastern Front
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The Eastern Front of World War II ( , der Rußlandfeldzug 1941-1945 (Russian campaign) or der Ostfeldzug 1941-1945 (Eastern Campaign)) was a theatre of war between the German Reich and the Soviet Union which encompassed central and eastern Europe...
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