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Germany Invades Poland
On this day, Germany invaded Poland which led to the declaration of war with Germany by Britain and France, this is because Britain and France are both allies with Poland and would come to aid if needed. Hitler claimed it was self defense but the two major powers in Europe weren't convinced. In Hitlers plans this would be the first step to rule Europe and would bring living space to the 'Racially superior Germans'.
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Britain and France declare war on Germany
Britain and France declared war of Germany after the invasion of Poland, the British Ambassador sent a note warning Germany/Hitler to withdraw troops from Poland or else war would exist between the two nations but Hitler declined. This would be the initiation of WW2. http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/3/newsid_3493000/3493279.stm
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Churchill becomes Prime Minister of Britain
On this day Winston Churchill was elected prime minister of Britain after Neville Chamberlain lost many of his supporters due to Nazis invading Poland, which he promised would not happen and he also promised peace for everyone. Churchill was elected mainly due to his military experience which in the time was crucial because the Nazis were winning a lot of territory.
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Evacuation of Dunkirk
On this day more than 338000 British and French soldiers were transported away after Germany broke through defenses lightning fast using their new strategy and extremely powerful weapons and tanks. This is significant as this saved 338000 soldiers from the capture of Nazis which could have led to the death of all these people.
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Italy Enters War on side of Axis Powers
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France signs armistice with Germany
On this day France signed armistice with Germany after Paris has fallen into the hands of Germany and it was close to the end of conquering France. It was signed in Compiegne in France, which was the place where Germany signed the Armistice which ended WW1 with Germany's surrender.
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Battle of Britain
On this day it was the beginning of a turning point. This battle included many bombings and attacks on British Air forces, after the defeat of France and majority of Europe being conquered the last force which could possibly change the outcome of Germany's occupation of Europe was Britain. The Nazi air forces targeted civilians and cities and also Air forces which failed.
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Operation Sea Lion
Operation Sea Lion was a plan made by Hitler to use on Britain but was never carried out because Germany never really successfully invaded Britain.
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Tripartite Pact signed
On this day the Tripartite Pact was signed by Germany, Japan and Italy in Berlin. This pact was to mainly make America rethink before joining the War as it said to provide assistance to any of the nations (German, Japan and Italy) if any other country attacked and was not in the war.
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Siege of Tobruk
This battle was insanely significant as it was an important area as it had oil and having control of that would make the German/Italian troops to be sent there to make sure that they do not get attacked from both sides during a war.
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Operation Barbarossa
This operation was the attack of the soviet union with more than 3 million German soldiers. This was a significant battle as this was one of the biggest reasons leading to Germans defeat and the huge turning point in the war. During the time the Soviet union was also a huge power and while the Germans were not able to take over Britain it would be the worst thing to have a strong country to join to war on the oppositions side.
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Bombing of Pearl Harbor
On the 7th of December 1941, the American Naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii Oahu island was attacked by 360 Japanese Planes which killed many people and destroyed about 20 American Naval Vessels and more than 300 airplanes. This was significant as this force America to join war which ultimately led to the defeat of Germany. https://www.britannica.com/event/Pearl-Harbor-attack -
Britain and US declare war on Japan
On this day Britain and US declares war on Japan after the bombing of Pearl Harbor of the Us naval base and the attack of British forces in Malaya Singapore. This drove the involvement of America to join war on the side of Europeans which was devastating for the Axis Alliance.
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Japan takes Singapore
On this day, Japan attacked Singapore and took control over it using the air troops from the bombing of Pearl Harbor, killing more than 61 civilians, and trying to convince the people in Singapore to surrender.
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Battle of Midway
During this battle the US was able to beat the Japanese despite being out numbered. The US was able to crack a code which stopped the ambush of the Japanese and took out more than 4 of the Japanese air craft carriers and only sacrificing one of theirs.
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First battle of EL Alamein
This battle was fought in North Africa, with the Germans nearly winning but lost when America reinforcements arrived and put Britain/Europe in the winning side again. After this battle it was the beginning of the surrender and withdrawal of German troops. -
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Battle of Stalingrad
This battle was considered the greatest defense during WW2 as this stopped the Germans from advancing and marked the turning point in WW2.
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Second battle of EL Alamein
This battle was won by the Allies, this was significant as this was the one great victory of the allies on land and it ended a long fought war in the desert and also stopped the further advance of German troops. -
D-Day Landings
On this day, more than 156000 British and American soldiers were sent to France's Normandy region. This was important because it was the time where Germany started losing battles and many places in France were liberated.
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Battle of the Bulge
This battle was a final attempt of Hitler trying to separate the allies into two and try to destroy their ability to supply them selves.
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Mussolini captured and executed
On this day Mussolini and his mistress was captured and executed by Italians when they attempted to flee to Switzerland.
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Hitler commits suicide
On this day Hitler killed himself after being trapped in his headquarters in Berlin under his Chancellery. This was significant as the Germany soon surrendered and war ended which stopped the suffering of many people.
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German forces surrender
On this day German forces surrendered following the death of Adolf Hitler which lead to the end of war which relieved and saved many people from the further atrocities which would come if Hitler successfully conquered Europe.
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V.E. day (Victoria in Europe day)
On this day Britain and the United states celebrated victory and the defeat of Germany. Many documents were signed by German and Britain officials to end war.
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Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima
On this day an atomic weapon was used on a city called Hiroshima in Japan, despite the death of Hitler and the surrender of Germany WW2 did not completely end as the war between Japan, Britain and the united states were still on. The US being warned not to invade Japan as it would cause even more casualties came up with a way which could quickly end the war. It was the idea of using an Atomic bomb.
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Soviet Union declares war on Japan
On this day the soviet union declared war on Japan, sending more than a million soldiers into Manchuria and the northeast of China to fight the Japanese soldiers who were extremely modern with their weapons thus making it hard. This was significant as it helped to completely end WW2.
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Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Despite the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima the Japanese were not convinced to surrender which resulted in another bomb dropped on Nagasaki which finally resulted in the surrender of Japan unconditionally. This ended WW2.
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Japan surrenders-End of WW2
On this day Japan surrendered unconditionally after the atomic bomb was dropped in Nagasaki which caused huge destruction and massive casualties that forced japan into a corner. -
United Nation is Born
On this day the united nation charter was singed which made united states a nation and seen as a country instead of people from Britain.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-united-nations-is-born