The most important eras of history have almost always elicited a powerful response from the artists and musicians who lived through them or felt their effects in the years following. War, especially, remains an eternally popular topic in music. World War II, the largest and most transformative conflict of the past 100 years, is certainly no exception. The war, the Holocaust, and the unprecedented consequences of both have lingered in the minds of the artistic since the '30s and '40s and ever since. From songs of patriotism written for the express purpose of boosting military morale, to surreal fever dreams put to music decades later, the impact of World War II can be heard in music all across the spectrum.
In this gallery, dive into some of the best and most popular songs regarding World War II. Click on to discover them.