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Battle of Dunkirk
Was the defense and evacuation of British and other Allied forces to Britain. This war began as a blitzkerg. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/dunkirk -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
A surprise attack on December 7, 1941 by the Japanese on the U.S military. This caused relations to worsen between Japan and the US. -
Battle of Midway
A battle between the US and Japan 6 months after the Pearl Harbour attack. The US Navy succeeded in the air-sea battle. -
Battle of Stalingrad
The successful Soviet defense of Stalingrad from Nazi Germany became one of their greatest battles. This war stopped the German advance and became a turning point for the Allies. -
Battle of the Bulge
Was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II. It was launched through the densely forested Ardennes region between Belgium and Luxembourg. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
This battle lasted for 5 weeks. The US believed it was to weak to not avoid being invaded but Japan was prepared to defend itself. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima -
Battle of Okinawa
One of the bloodiest battle in the pacific war. More than 12,000 Americans were killed and over 100,000 Japanese soldiers were killed. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Battle-of-Okinawa -
Battle of Berlin
Also known as 'the Fall of Berlin' this battle was that of a Soviet victory, it is one of the last major offensives. This battle would soon lead to the suicide of Hitler and some of his officials.
