Voice change

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Voice change

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'Germany invaded Poland in 1939, thus initiating the Second World War.' I have to change the voice.
Poland was invaded by Germany in 1939, thus the Second World War being initiated.
is it correct?
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Re: Voice change

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Yes, grammatically correct, but preferable word order: the Second World War thus being initiated.
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