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As World War II continued, encompassing the majority of the nations around the globe, campaigns, strategies and battles became pivotal points - the moments when war would be won or lost.
Take a look at some of the flashpoints of World War II:
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Fact
The first shot of World War II was fired 20 years, 9 months, 19 days and 18 hours after the last shot of World War I was fired.
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