What war was going on in 1941?

In 1941, World War II was in full swing, having begun in 1939. Key events that year included the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June, known as Operation Barbarossa, and the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan in December, which led to the United States' entry into the war. The conflict involved numerous countries and was marked by significant battles and atrocities across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific.