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Rape of Nanjing
Japanese occupation of Nanjing during the Sino-Japanese War. This occupation resulted in the rape and murder of thousands of Chinese civillians. -
Start of the war in the Atlantic/European Theatre
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Battle of Britain
German attemt to destroy the Royal Air Force. They tried to destroy the air force so that soldiers could invade Britain -
Pearl Harbor
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Start of the war in Pacific Theater
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US Joins the war
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Battle of Midway
This battle was a Japan invasion. After losing 4 aircraft carriers and many skilled pilots the Japanese abandoned the invasion. They were unable to obtain Midway and were unable to recover from their losses. Japan was not able to control the Pacific. -
D-Day
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Battle of the Buldge
Hitler attacked the Allied forces in bad weather catching them off guard once the weather cleared the Allies were able to take an offensive position again by using bombs as well as the army. This opened up the door for Allied invasion of Germany. This also brought down the morale of German Soldiers. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Americans landed on the beach of Iwo Jima. This Island would serve as a refueling port. after a month of fighting they gained airfeilds as well as overcoming the Japanese forces. In celebration of their victory marines raise an American flag and thier picture has become an icon. -
VE Day
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Hiroshima
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Nagasaki
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VJ Day
