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Rape of Nanjing
The mass murder and rae of the Nanjing people in China by the Japanese.Known as the most horrific pillaging of a place in history. Even children and women were affected. -
Start of the War in the Atlantic Theater
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Battle of Britain
The first major battle to be fought by air forces. Between Britain and Germany. Britain triumphed. -
Start of the War in the Pacific Theater
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Pearl Harbor
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United States Joins the War
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Bataan Death March
The forced return of Japanese prisoners of war. Much propaganda erupted due to the event. Many people died marching. -
Battle of the Coral Sea
Major naval battle in the PAcific between the Japanese and the Allies. Although Japanese one they lost many ships. -
Battle of Stalingrad
One of the bloodiest battles in history. Between Soviet Union and Germany. Germany suffered heavy losses and the Soviets triumphed. -
D-Day
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Battle of the Bugle
A major offensive by the Germans through the Ardennes forest. Another bloody battle. Many losses but the Allies still triumphed. -
V-E Day
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Bombing of Hiroshima
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Bombing of Nagasaki
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V-J Day
