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Yellowstarstruck Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

World War 2

Hi! Just wondering why you don't need a "the" for world war 2? Thanks, Fulvio

1. The Vietnam War started in 1955.

2. World War 2 started in 1939.

  

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Because "2" has sufficient determinative effect.

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  • Because "2" has sufficient determinative effect.
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Because "2" has sufficient determinative effect.

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