The war in Europe began in September 1, 1939 with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany, and plus on September 2, 1945 with the official surrender of the last nation, Japan. In Asia the began earlier with Japanese interventions in China, and in Europe, the war ended earlier with the unconditional surrender of Germany on May 8, 1945.
"World War 2 Summary." World War 2. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 May 2014.
"World War 2 Summary." World War 2. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 May 2014.