If you are obese, you may also experience: 1  Trouble sleeping. 2  Sleep apnea. 3  Shortness of breath.  Varicose 1  veins. Skin problems caused by moisture that accumulates in the folds of your skin. 2  Gallstones. Osteoarthritis in weight-bearing joints, especially the  knees.
World War I as a declared state of war lasted from July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918. After a decade of unstable alliances and military buildups, World War I was triggered in 1914 by the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. It ended in 1919 with the Treaty of Versailles. (See related question below.)
World War 2 ended with the unconditional surrender of the Axis powers. On 8 May 1945, the Allies accepted Germanyâs surrender, about a week after Adolf Hitler had committed suicide. VE Day â Victory in Europe celebrates the end of the Second World War on 8 May 1945. 8 May 1945 - Winston Churchill announced VE Day - Victory in Europe. This day marks the end of WW2 in Europe. Street parties were held all over Britain to celebrate the end of the war.