In Western usage, the phrase post-war era (or postwar era) usually refers to the time since the end of World War II. ... A post-war period can become an interwar period or interbellum, when a war between the same parties resumes at a later date (such as the period between World War I and World War II).

What happened during the post-war period?

In the post-war years, couples that could not afford families during the Great Depression made up for lost time. The mood was now optimistic. Unemployment ended and the economy greatly expanded. Millions of veterans returned home and were forced to reintegrate into society.

What year is post-war period?

1945–1959 The post-war period and the beginning of the European venture.