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Germany, Italy, and Japan form a pact in World War II.
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Japan forces the U.S. into World War II by surprise bombing Pearl Harbor.
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Japan takes Singapore and about 25,000 prisoners are taken.
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On this date, the Bataan Death March began for the Japanese had no idea on what to do to the prisoners captured. On the way, the Japanese beat, or killed, those who lagged behind for in their culture, those who surrendered had no honor.
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Japan retreats to the Chinese Coast to be farther away from the incoming Allied troops.
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On this battle, the U.S. defeats Iwo Jima and plants the first foreign flag on the mountain summit.
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Nagasaki had a very important role for Japan, so the U.S. decided to commence high explosive bombing on Nagasaki.
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It was the first atomic bomb ever used as a weapon in war. The results were massive and it blazed a trail towards nuclear usage.
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The bomb fell on this day with mass destruction, deaths, and radiation sickness.
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On this day, Japan officially surrendered to the Allies in World War II
