World War 2 Explained in 25 Minutes (Animated Map)

Six years of war. A world torn apart. How did conflicts in Europe and Asia become a global war—and what finally turned the tide? Follow World War 2 through animated maps, changing frontlines, and the decisions behind the major campaigns. From Poland to Stalingrad, Midway, D-Day, and the final offensives, connect the battles to the bigger picture across Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific. Explore the Axis advances, the Allied response, and the turning points that reshaped the war. Beyond the arrows and borders, this explainer also examines occupation, the Holocaust, and the war’s human consequences. Which campaign should we explore in more detail next? Tell us in the comments. Historical references: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and The National WWII Museum. #WW2 #WorldWar2 #AnimatedHistory