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Nazi are gaining power.
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Germany's bullying diplomacy with Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Lithuania failed to quench her ambition. Soon, she would instigate a war that would cover the entire European continent.
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The war started due to a military conflict between the Republic of China and Empire of Japan. This war ended on September 9, 1945.
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This marked the start of World War II. France and Britain delcared war on Germany.
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Not unlike the Great War only a generation before, as soon as hostilities broke out in Europe the Atlantic was filled with German vessels. If they could sever Britain's supply lines, they might be able to starve the island nation into submission.
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This was was based on a dispute between the Soviet Union and Findland.
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This battle was the first battle to test the German Luftwaffe. The battle ended on May 14, 1940.
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France surrendered after Germany had attacked and taken over part of France. France became divided after they signed the armistice.
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This draftnad men from 21 to 35 to jion in the military forces.
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During the war, 1.2 million Americans from Pennsylvania served.
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Women where legally allowed to join the Armed Forces.
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With attacks on Malaya, Pearl Harbor, Philippines, Guam, and Wake, Japan drew United States and her allies into the Pacific War. Previously unknown locales such as Guadalcanal and Peleliu would become household names.
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The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor to weaken the U.S navy. The U.S declared war on Japan the day after of the attack because they believed it was a planned attack.
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This battle, was fought over the U.S mid-Pacific base at Midway, represented the high strategic high water markof Japan's Pacific Ocean war. The battle lasted until June 7.
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The battle last from July 17, 1942 to Feb. 2, 1943. This battle stopped Germany's advancement into the Soviet Union and turned the tide in favor of the Allies.
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Victory Gardens started in the year 1943 and where used until the end of WWII. These gardens where used to increase food supply.
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On this day operation Overload went into play. This was the invasion of Europe by the Allied Expeditionary forces against the Germans occupiers.
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Once the Americans broke out of the Norman hedgegrows, they started their way to Paris.This day was known as one of the most romantic days in history because of the rejoicing of the Parisans.
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The battle was fought during the winter month's of 1944-1945. This was the last attempt by Hitler to seperate the Allies.
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This battle lasted until March 26, 1945. The main goal of this attack by the Americans was to capture it. Which they did successfully.
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Towards the end of the War FDR's health had declined. He went to Warm Springs, Georgia to relax. After two weeks of relaxtion, FDR died from a massive cerebral hemorrhage.
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Truman takes FDR's position as president. To end the war, Truman ordered for an atomic bomb to hit Japan.
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Hitler killed himself in Berlin by gunshot and cyainde poisoning.
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When War World II ended the Holocaust ended.
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This event marks the formal celebration of the Allies' victory in Europe.
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Truman decided to use the bomb because he believed it would shorten the war. Everything in a one mile radius, from where the bomb was dropped, was destroyed.
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This attack was taken place three days after Hiroshima. It exploded about 1,625 ft above the ground, and was believed to have destroyed the whole city.
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This was the victory over Japan. Also it ended the World War II.
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By the end of War World II 22 billion soldiers died.
