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World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history, involving more than 30 countries. It was marked by significant events such as the Holocaust, the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the eventual defeat of the Axis Powers. The war's end led to the establishment of the [[United Nations]], aimed at preventing future conflicts. | World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history, involving more than 30 countries. It was marked by significant events such as the Holocaust, the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the eventual defeat of the Axis Powers. The war's end led to the establishment of the [[United Nations]], aimed at preventing future conflicts. | ||
[[Image:Detail-91307.jpg|thumb|center|A bustling cityscape with skyscrapers and busy streets, representing the rapid urbanization and technological advancements of the Twentieth Century.|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
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=== The Cold War === | === The Cold War === | ||