The final battles of World War II brought victory to the Allied powers, and the conflict officially ended on September 2, 1945. The impacts of the war were felt across the world. This title explores the war’s last major battles, its effects in the following decade, and memorials that remember its victims. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.