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Germany invades Poland the War begins
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British fight Germans and Italy in North America, Allies thought it would be an easier transition to invade North America first.
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Germany sends 3 different troops, from 3 different directions into Russia to conquer the Soviet Union.
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British planes dropped many bombs on German cities to casue damage.Americans bombed Germany's politcal and industrial centers.
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Japanese advance and win control over many colonies/ countries.
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Japanese try to take over Naval Base in Midway. America are victorious in battle and stop advancment.
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Americans stop Japanese advancement in the Solomon Islands to drive Japan off the islands.
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Hitler tries to control rich Caucasus oil fields by taking over Stalingrad. Soviet troops then counter attack; Germany trrops suffer.
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The British win an important victory in El Alamein in Egypt.
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FDR and Churchill met to discuss future plans. Allies would only accept unconditional surrender.
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With Germany's army sick, starving, and in distress they finally surrendered. The Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point in the war in Europe.
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Erwin Rommel led Afrka Korps against Allies in Tunisia. American's finally stopped attacked and Rommel retreated.
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Allies start to win U-boat war in the North Atlantic. Radar helps to locate german u- boats in the sea.
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American and British forces close in on Axis forces from the East and west. 240,000 German and Italy troops surrendered.
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British and American armies land in Sicily and advance across the island to trap axis powers.
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Italy surrendered to the allies and 5 weeks later declared war on Germany
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