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What the end of World War II started

Shubhangi Derhgawen
September 3, 2025

World War II officially ended in 1945 with the surrender of Germany and later Japan. But in many parts of Asia and Africa, the end of the war marked the beginning of decolonization — despite the efforts of European powers to reclaim their colonies.

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