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The German army, under the lead of the Nazi party, invades the neighboring country of Poland, officially beginning WWII.
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Over four million German troops spill over into the Russian border. In less than a month, over two and a half million Russians are killed. However, after being caught in Russia during the winter without proper equipment and the sheer numbers of the Russian military, nearly all of the German troops are killed or forced to retreat.
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The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This attack leads to the injury or death of nearly 4,000 people and the destruction of hundreds of ships and aircraft. This event leads to the official entering of America in to WWII.
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The 506th Regiment 101st Airborne was a groupe of men who came from many different parts of the country. They were farmers, coal miners, mountain men, and sons of the deep south. Some were poor, others came from middle class.
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Easy Company fled out to start their journey. Their first stop was slapton Sands April 1st to June 5th.
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The storming of the beach at Normandy, or more commonly known as D-Day, takes place. This is one of the bloodiest battles for the American army in WWII and results in the deaths of over 9,000 Allied soldiers.
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They Parachuted on the west side of France's Channel Coast to try and invade normandy.
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Easy Company is given the task of taking over the town of Carentan. Carentan must be controlled by the Allied forces inorder for armour, men, ammo, and vehicles from Omaha and Utah beaches to get to them and move on.
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In a nearby town, they meet a very stong team of German Tank and Infantry units. after losing several men, they are forced to retreat.
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The 101st airborne is on the edge of the forest near foy. The Germans are bombarding them with 88mm guns.
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Then when they thought everything was over, the Germans came back with a counter attack.
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They find an abandoned Consentration Camp while on patrol.
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Easy Company finaly took control of Hitler's "invincible" eagles nest at Berchtesgaden.
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VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, is the official ending of WWII in Europe. This occurs after the German government officially surrenders to the Allied powers.
