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ww2
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. In a total war directly involving more than 100 million personnel from more than 30 countries, the major participants threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. Aircraft played a major role in the conflict, enabling the strategic bombing of population centres and the only two uses of nuclear weapons in war. World War II was by far the deadliest conflict in human history; it resulted in 70 to 85 million fatalities, a majority being civilians. Tens of millions of people died due to genocides (including the Holocaust), starvation, massacres, and disease. In the wake of the Axis defeat, Germany and Japan were occupied, and war crimes tribunals were conducted against German and Japanese leaders.
World War II is generally considered to have begun on 1 September 1939, when Nazi Germany, under Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland. The United Kingdom and France subsequently declared war on Germany on 3 September. Under the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact of August 1939, Germany and the Soviet Union had partitioned Poland and marked out their "spheres of influence" across Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Romania. From late 1939 to early 1941, in a series of campaigns and treaties, Germany conquered or controlled much of continental Europe, and formed the Axis alliance with Italy and Japan (along with other countries later on). Following the onset of campaigns in North Africa and East Africa, and the fall of France in mid-1940, the war continued primarily between the European Axis powers and the British Empire, with war in the Balkans, the aerial Battle of Britain, the Blitz of the UK, and the Battle of the Atlantic. On 22 June 1941, Germany led the European Axis powers in an invasion of the Soviet Union, opening the Eastern Front, the largest land theatre of war in history.
Japan, which aimed to dominate Asia and the Pacific, was at war with the Republic of China by 1937. In December 1941, Japan attacked American and British territories with near-simultaneous offensives against Southeast Asia and the Central Pacific, including an attack on the US fleet at Pearl Harbor which resulted in the United States declaring war against Japan. As such, the European Axis powers declared war on the United States in solidarity. Japan soon captured much of the western Pacific, but its advances were halted in 1942 after losing the critical Battle of Midway; later, Germany and Italy were defeated in North Africa and at Stalingrad in the Soviet Union. Key setbacks in 1943—including a series of German defeats on the Eastern Front, the Allied invasions of Sicily and the Italian mainland, and Allied offensives in the Pacific—cost the Axis powers their initiative and forced it into strategic retreat on all fronts. In 1944, the Western Allies invaded German-occupied France, while the Soviet Union regained its territorial losses and turned towards Germany and its allies. During 1944 and 1945, Japan suffered reversals in mainland Asia, while the Allies crippled the Japanese Navy and captured key western Pacific islands.
The war in Europe concluded with the liberation of German-occupied territories, and the invasion of Germany by the Western Allies and the Soviet Union, culminating in the fall of Berlin to Soviet troops, Hitler's suicide and the German unconditional surrender on 8 May 1945. Following the Potsdam Declaration by the Allies on 26 July 1945 and the refusal of Japan to surrender on its terms, the United States dropped the first atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima, on 6 August, and Nagasaki, on 9 August. Faced with an imminent invasion of the Japanese archipelago, the possibility of additional atomic bombings, and the Soviet entry into the war against Japan and its invasion of Manchuria, Japan announced its intention to surrender on 15 August, then signed the surrender document on 2 September 1945, cementing total victory in Asia for the Allies.
World War II changed the political alignment and social structure of the globe. The United Nations (UN) was established to foster international co-operation and prevent future conflicts, great powers—China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States—became the permanent members of its Security Council. The Soviet Union and the United States emerged as rival superpowers, setting the stage for the nearly half-century-long Cold War. In the wake of European devastation, the influence of its great powers waned, triggering the decolonisation of Africa and Asia. Most countries whose industries had been damaged moved towards economic recovery and expansion. Political and economic integration, especially in Europe, began as an effort to forestall future hostilities, end pre-war enmities and forge a sense of common identity.
I have a Mosin Nagant M38 bolt action rifle. It's in excellent condition. I bought it from a gun show but it have never fired it. It comes with an attached strap. It's a perfect addition to anyone who collects these old WW2 rifles. It uses 7.62x54R ammo.
Up for sale, Southwest, Washington, Vancouver area, Clark county area.
Winchester M1 Garand bolt. Complete.
D28287-1 W.R.A. Made during World War II, 1941 to 1944. This came in a SA CMP Garand that was arsenal refinished. I swapped it out for a SA bolt.
Selling for $80 cash.
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I have a C&R license and am collecting WW2 firearms. Specifically looking for a Nagant 1895 Pistol, MAS-36, Luger P08, Beretta M1934, Webley MK IV, open to others.
Located on Whidbey Island, Washington.
World War II pilot, survival knife
This is a US Army Air Force folding machete. As issued during WW2. The machete was part of the B-4 emergency bailout kit.
175.00$ OBO
First, I’ll take it gets it.
Or you can PM me an offer.
this is a complete german mg34 kit that had the receiver demilled and torch cut but all pieces are present, it's a 1942 DOT.
will trade for preban ak's, matching asian ak kits, matching molot rpk kits, black schmidt and bender pmii short dot dual cc mdr t6 reticle.
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Selling a really nice Russian WW2 Tula 1943 Nagant revolver and ammo(2 Russian original military issue ammo in 14rd boxes and 50rds of Hotshot, 78rds total). Cool gun, originally made in 1943 during during some of the fiercest fighting between Russian and Germany of WW2. Shoots well...
Hello All,
Selling a really nice Russian WW2 Tula 1943 Nagant revolver and ammo(2 Russian original military issue ammo in 14rd boxes and 50rds of Hotshot, 78rds total). Cool gun, originally made in 1943 during during some of the fiercest fighting between Russian and Germany of WW2. Shoots well...
Here is an interesting biographical fact. John F. Bolt was an officer pilot in the US Marine Corps. He flew in the Pacific in WW2 in VMF 214, that's the famous squadron lead by Pappy Boyington. He scored six kills in WW2, achieving "Ace" status. Later, he served in combat in the Korean War...
Spreewerk P38. I've fired 25 rounds through it to test function. Includes one 8-rd magazine. An awesome piece of WW2 history. Cross-listed on my Gunbroker page (Nelson Munitions).
Will ship for $20, or FTF at your FFL in the Vancouver area.
Springfield M1 Garand 30-06. Very nice shooter in great condition.
The only thing wrong with it is, it's not in your collection, lol. Also, I swear I will loose my mind if one more person offers to trade "a custom glock".... therefore unless you have something very very unique that isn't in...
I’m listing for sale my Remington model 03-A3. like the older Springfield 1903 these rifles run like a Swiss watch and are extremely accurate.
This particular rifle is in excellent condition, and of the desired Remington manufacture. The barrel is marked 12-43 and the bore is an excellent...
Hello All,
Selling a really nice Russian WW2 Tula 1943 Nagant revolver and ammo(2 Russian original military issue ammo in 14rd boxes and 50rds of Hotshot, 78rds total). Cool gun, originally made in 1943 during during some of the fiercest fighting between Russian and Germany of WW2. Shoots well...
Hello All,
Selling a really nice Russian WW2 Tula 1943 Nagant revolver and ammo(2 Russian original military issue ammo in 14rd boxes and 50rds of Hotshot, 78rds total). Cool gun, originally made in 1943 during during some of the fiercest fighting between Russian and Germany of WW2. Shoots well...
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Up for sale today is an interesting 1924 Tula M91 Mosin Nagant Finnish Captured rifle for sale. 99 year old rifle. This is the original first iteration of the Mosin Nagant series of rifles. 1920s era Russian M91 Mosins are rare to encounter(post Russian revolution, low production...
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I am hoping to pick up some historical rifles in the WW1 - WW2 range. Would prefer to buy multiple off one individual if someone is interested in parting with some of their collection. Okay for offers on ww2 pistols as well, though more interested in the rifles.
Main interests (although...
Selling my Zastava m70a with 2 magazines and leather holster. Pistol is basically a modern production of the WW2 Soviet Tokarev chambered in 9x19 instead of the Soviet 7.62x25. Gun is in excellent shape and a lot of fun to shoot.
From what I’ve seen online this pistol appears to be sold...
Springfield WW2 M1 Garand.
No import marks and no rust. GI stock
All parts are WW2 Springfield
Including
Barrel, Operating rod, bolt, trigger, Trigger Housing, Gas housing, Sights.
Those that know Garands know that's pretty rare. Given the age and corrosive ammo usage.
$1449