On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, it was this invasion that led to the start of World War II. The war soon turned into a global military conflict between 1939 and 1945, which involved most of the world's nations, including all great powers, organised into two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.
A who was who detail of the people of Germany, who helped the fight for world dominance during World War Two.