World War Three (WWIII or WW3), also known as the The Great War, The Nuclear War, or The Hot War, was a global war that lasted from 2030 to 2038, though related conflicts began earlier. The conflict remains the deadliest in human history and the most damaging financially. The war involved the vast majority of all nations, including the United States of America, Russia (later the The Eurasian Union), China, and the European Union. Over 135 million people died from World War Three directly, while the number of total dead including radiation poisoning, famine, and revolution is unknown. Estimated numbers place the total dead at an approximate 200 million. The war was fought between two sides, the Continental Pact, and the Allies.