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German Invasion of Poland
Marked the beginning on World War II in Europe. An invasion of Poland by Germany, the Soviet Union, and a Slovak continent. Ended on October 6, 1939 with Germany and the Soviet Union dividing and annexing Poland. -
German invasion of Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxenbourg
Ended the success in the west for Germany. Made Britain suffer a big defeat in Norway. It was also the operation of the Norwegian Campaign. This also ended the Phony War. Event ended on June 10, 1940 -
Invasion and the Fall of France
Ended the Phony war and was the cause of the Evacuation of Dunkirk. Ended on June 22, 1940 -
Evacuation of Dunkirk
The evacuation of British allied soldiers from the Dunkirk beaches and harbours. It was the result of one of the most biggest defeats suffered by the British army. Ended on June 4, 1940 -
Battle of Britain
Was fought to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force (RAF). Allowed Britain to have total air support to defend themeselves against Germany. Ended on October 31, 1940 -
Operation of Barbarossa
Was also known as the German invasion of the Soviet Union. It was a key victory for the Germans and gave them lots of goods and higher chances of Hitler ruling Europe. Ended on December 5, 1941 -
Japan attack on Pearl Harbor
Was done to keep the U.S. Pacific Fleet from interfering the Empire of Japan from going against the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United States. This is what made the United Staes become involved in World War II. It led the the defeat of Japan and Germany. -
Battle of Midway
The most important naval battle of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. When the U.S. Navy defeated an Imperial Japanese Navy attack against Midway Atoll. Ended on June 7, 1942 -
Battke of Stalingrad
A major Battle of World War II when Germany and allies fought the Soviet Union for control of Stalingrad. Ended on February 2, 1943. -
Battle of El Alamein
2nd Battle of El Alamein (1st was on July 1-27, 1942. Was a major turning point in the Western Desert Campaign. Ended Axis hopes of occupying Egypt, taking control of the Suez Canal, and gaining access to the Middle Eastern oil fields. Ended on November 4, 1942. -
Operation Husky
A major World War II campaign. It also launched the Italian campaign. When the Allies took Sicily from the Axis. Ended on August 17, 1943. -
D-Day
Was the Battle of Normandy. Fought betwen the allied nations and German forces occupying Western Europe. It was a key turning point for marketing the beginninf of the end of Hitlers reign. -
Bombing of Dresden
Was one of the most moral causes of World War II. Killed thousands of people . Little was accomplished strategically for the Germans since they almost lost. Killed thousands of people. Ended on February 15, 1945. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle in which the U.S. fought for the control of the island of Iwo Jima from the Empire of Japan. The airfield that it posessed would greatly help the U.S. in attacking Japan. Ended on March 26, 1945. -
Battle of Okinawa
The capture of Okinawa was part of a 3-point plan the Americas had for winning the war in the far East. Also one of the major battles of World War 2. Lost the most covilian life out of all the battles. Ended on June 21, 1945. -
Atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Was the only use of nuclear weapons in the world to date. Caused Japan to surrender for World War II. Ended on August 9, 1945. -
Signing of Peace Treaty between U.S. and Japan
Also known as the San Francisco peace treaty. Was signed between Japan and part of the Allied Powers. Officially ended World War II. Formally ended Japans position as an imperial power. Marked the beginning of the "San Francisco System".
