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World War II was the most extensive and costly armed conflict in the history of the world, involving the great majority of the world's nations, being fought simultaneously in several major theatres, and costing tens of millions of lives.
In total, World War II caused the deaths of about two percent of the population of the world.
World War II also saw the creation of guided missiles which, like airpower, are now used in virtually every conflict.