The term "Nazi Occupation" refers to the period during World War II when the Nazi regime of Germany invaded and controlled various countries in Europe. This occupation began in 1939 and lasted until the end of the war in 1945. The Nazis imposed strict military rule, often using violence and intimidation to suppress resistance and maintain control over the local populations. During the occupation, many countries experienced significant changes, including the implementation of anti-Semitic laws and the persecution of Jewish people and other minority groups. The economic resources of occupied nations were exploited to support the German war effort, leading to widespread suffering and hardship among civilians.