World War Two Explained: The Key Battles and Dates

Dan Snow explains the most destructive war in history. From its origins through the dark days of 1940 through to the defeat of Germany and the dropping of the atomic bomb. World War Two changed the world. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsely, Mary Beard and more. Watch, listen and read history wherever you are, whenever you want it. Available on all devices: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, and iOs & Android. We’re offering a special discount to History Hit for our subscribers, get 50% off your first 3 months with code YOUTUBE: #historyhit #worldwartwo #secondworldwar #crashcourse 00:00 Introduction 01:10 When Did WW2 Start? 02:39 1939 05:49 1940 12:11 1941 15:56 1942 17:41 1943 20:31 1944 23:26 1945 26:55 Post-WW2
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