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Battle of Britian
It was World War II's secound air campaign between the German Air Force and the United Kingdom. It is significant in history because it marks the first major use of radar in war, this strengthened british defensive capabilities in a major way helping them to eventually win. It is also significant because the battle forced hitler to postpone is plans to invade britan. -
Peral Harbor
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U.S. joins the war
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Bataan Death March
the Bataan Death March was a 70 mile forced march of American and Philipino solidures by the Japaneese. Anyone who fell behind, complained, or even looked at a japaneese solidure the wrong way was batoned to death or shot. about 18,000- 20,000 solidures were killed during this tragic event. -
Battle of Midway
During the Battle of Midway the Japanese sent an invading force to Hawii the Allied powers intercepted the invading japanese force and destroyed it. This was also a turning point in the war because for the first time in the war it took the japanese off the offensive and put them on the deffensive for the remainder of World War II. -
Battle of El Alamein
the battle of El Alamein was fought between General Motgomerys british troops (Alied Powers) and the German and Italian troops (Axis Powers) commanded by Feild Marshal Erwin Rommels. It is a significant event because the battle of El Almein was a turning point in the North African Campaign by ending the long fight for the Western Dessert. It was the only great land battle won by the British. -
D-Day
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Battle of the Bulge
Was the United States biggest pitched battle in their history involving 600,000 american troops. The Battle of the Bulge was Hitlers last attempt to stop the momentum, he wanted to advance through belgium and seperate the allied army. in the end this battle was a victory for the allied powers weakening german supplies. -
V-E Day
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Hiroshima
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Nagasaki
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V-J Day
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Start of the war in the Atlantic/ Theater
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Start of the war in the Pacific
