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Two types of aeroplane were used in the Battle of Britain – bombers that dropped bombs on towns and cities and fighters that attacked other aeroplanes.Even though World War II involved countries all over the globe, there were two sides fighting against each other – the Axis powers and the Allied powers.World War II carried on for a few months after it ended in Europe, and officially ended when Japan formally surrendered to the Allies on 2 September 1945 (also called VJ Day).World War II ended in Europe on – this is also known as VE Day (Victory in Europe Day).It was made up of lots of air battles that lasted from 10 July to 31 October 1940. The Battle of Britain, between the German Luftwaffe and the Royal Air Force, was the first ever battle to be fought only in the air.British Prime Ministers during World War II were Neville Chamberlain until 1940, then Winston Churchill.The main Allied countries were Great Britain, the United States, France and the Soviet Union ( Russia).

The main Axis countries were Germany, Italy and Japan.

While many countries were involved in the war, they each took sides – either with the Allies, or the Axis.

It was announced by Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain.

The UK declared war on Germany on 3 September 1939.

World War II began when German troops invaded Poland on 1 September 1939.

Today, we mark special days to remember the many millions of people who fought and died during World War II. Life during the Second World War was very difficult. France and Britain declared war on Germany because they didn’t think what Germany was doing was right, then Italy joined with Germany, and gradually other countries in Europe and around the world became involved with either the Allies or the Axis powers. The War became a global conflict after the German military, led by Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland in 1939 because he wanted to take some of their land for Germany.

World War II involved many countries around the globe fighting against each other, including the UK.