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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
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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. -
A battle between the US and Japan 6 months after the Pearl Harbour attack. The US Navy succeeded in the air-sea battle.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
