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A Long and Illustrious History

When did the Second World War end?

A1943
B1944
C1945 ✓
D1946

Explanation

The Second World War ended in 1945. Germany surrendered on 8 May 1945 (VE Day — Victory in Europe), and Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945 (VJ Day — Victory over Japan).

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