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Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval Base at Pear Harbor, Hawaii territory.
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Brazil declares war on Germany & Italy; went on to play a major role in defense of the hemisphere from Axis powers.
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The Germans defeated the American forces at the Battle of Kasserine Pass.
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Brazil sent 25,000 troops to fight along side the U.S army in Europe.
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The Germans launch a final offensive in the west, known as the Battle of the Bulge, in an attempt to re-conquer Belgium & split the allied forces along the German border.
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The Battle of Okinawa was fought from April to June 1945. For American Forces, this Battle was the costliest engagement of the Pacific war.
