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WWII: On the Edge of the AbyssThe complex web of alliances and partnerships forms as the conflict expands; the entry of the Soviet Union and the United States into the war shifts the balance of power; exploring the significance of Japan's imperial ambitions.

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WWII: On the Edge of the AbyssThe complex web of alliances and partnerships forms as the conflict expands; the entry of the Soviet Union and the United States into the war shifts the balance of power; exploring the significance of Japan's imperial ambitions.Restart available0WWII: On the Edge of the AbyssThe war reaches new intensity as it drags on, affecting civilian populations like never before; the concept of total war becomes reality, with cities bombed, resources stretched to their limits, and entire societies mobilized for the war effort.

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