Question: Fritz von Brodowski was killed during what global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945?
Context: World War II (often abbreviated to WWII or WW2), also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, although related conflicts began earlier.  It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.  It was the most widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries.  In a state of total war, the major participants threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, erasing the distinction between civilian and military resources. Friedrich Wilhelm Konrad von Brodowski, known at "Fritz", (November 26, 1886 – October 28, 1944) was a German army general, controversially killed while in French custody during World War II.  His death led to the murder, by way of a reprisal, of an imprisoned French army general, Gustave Mesny. Walter Paul Sieber (October 2, 1933 – July 5, 2009) was a Canadian professional wrestler under the ring name Waldo Von Erich.  He was billed as the brother of Fritz Von Erich, but was not related to Fritz or the rest of the Von Erich family. Johann Joseph Fritz von Miller, known as Fritz von Miller (11 November 1840 – 29 December, 1921) was a German bronze caster, goldsmith and sculptor. Fritz von Runte is a DJ and Producer based in Manchester, England.  Beginning his DJ career in Rio de Janeiro, he is most known for his work remixing other artists, particularly with work such as "The Beatles Hell" and "The Beatles Hate", "Lily Allen Remixed" (reputed to be the most downloaded album in the UK) and "Bowie 2001", which incorporates samples from Stanley Kubrick's 2001 in the remixing of David Bowie's catalogue.  He also released a remix single for Freebass titled Fritz von Runte – Freebass Redesign.  He is also known for a series of mashups titled "Lycantropii", begun in 2003. The Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal is a United States Department of Defense service award and campaign medal.  The medal was established by Executive Order on 30 March 2016 by former U.S. President Barack Obama.  The medal may be awarded to members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard for service in Iraq, Syria, or contiguous waters or airspace retroactively from 15 June 2014 to a date yet to be determined.  Service members who were awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for service that is now covered by the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal may make application to be awarded the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.  No service member will be entitled to the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, or Afghanistan Campaign Medal for the same action, time period, or service. Gustave Marie Maurice Mesny (28 March 1886 – 19 January 1945) was a French Army general in command of the 5th North African Infantry Division who was captured during the Second World War.  Mesny was unlawfully executed in retribution for the death of German general Fritz von Brodowski. Wilhelm Fritz von Roettig (25 July 1888 – 10 September 1939) was a general in the Waffen-SS who participated in the invasion of Poland.  He was the first general to be killed in World War II.  Von Roettig held the ranks of Generalmajor der Ordnungspolizei and SS Brigadeführer. The Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show was a major professional wrestling show held by World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) at the Texas Stadium on June 4, 1982.  As the name indicates the show marked Fritz Von Erich's retirement from active in ring competition after 29 years of active competition.  His retirement came shortly after his promotion "Big Time Wrestling" was renamed "World Class Championship Wrestling" as they were making an attempt to expand to a national promotion.  In the main event Fritz Von Erich defeated King Kong Bundy to win the NWA American Heavyweight Championship.  After the match Von Erich vacated the American Heavyweight Championship.  The show featured a total of nine matches.  On the show David and Kevin Von Erich lost the WCCW All-Asia Tag Team Championship, which is not to be mistaken for the All Asia Tag Team Championship. Fritz Oswald Bilse (31 March 1878 in Kirn, Rhine Province – 1951) was a German novelist, playwright and a lieutenant in the Prussian Army.  He also used the pseudonyms "Fritz von der Kyrburg" and "Fritz Wernthal".
Answer: World War II