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The surprise attack by Japan on the American naval station in Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, was commemorated by this fight. It heavily damaged the American Pacific Fleet and brought the United States into the Pacific Wars of World War II. The attack marked a turning moment in the war and prompted America to enter it. -
The Battle of Midway was a crucial naval battle in the Pacific during World War II. The United States, despite being outnumbered, successfully intercepted and defeated an attacking Japanese fleet, sinking four Japanese aircraft carriers. This victory shifted the balance of power in the Pacific and halted the Japanese advance, marking a turning point in the war.
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On the Eastern Front of World War II, the Battle of Stalingrad was a crucial turning point. It saw the successful defence of the Soviet Union and the eventual encirclement of German forces, which led to the complete Sixth Army's capitulation. The conflict's momentum significantly changed after the battle, which saw the Germans suffer their first serious setback.
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The Normandy landings, also known as D-Day, served as a symbol of the Allies' invasion of Germany-occupied Normandy during World War II. During this operation, British, American, and Canadian soldiers made a major amphibious assault on the beaches of Normandy. D-Day was a pivotal moment because it started the liberation of Europe and established a Western front against the Germans. -
The Battle of Okinawa was one of the final major battles in the Pacific during World War II. It involved intense combat between Allied forces, primarily American and Japanese, for the control of the island of Okinawa. The battle resulted in significant casualties on both sides and provided a base for the eventual Allied assault of Japan.
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The Battle of Berlin served as the last significant European battle of World War II's. The German capital was surrounded and besieged by Soviet forces, which resulted in the city's fall and the subsequent falls of Nazi Germany. The outcome of this conflict saw the fall of Adolf Hitler's government and the end of the European War.