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The Battle of Moscow was important because Moscow is the captial of Russia and Hitler thought that if he captured the captial of the country then the whole area would collapse.
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The Battle of Midway was a turning point in the war. This baattle was very nerve-racking becasue it happened only six months after Pearl Harbor, also involving Japan.
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U.S. marines launched a surprise attack in August 1942 and took control of an air base under construction- this was a major victory for the allies under the Pacific theatre
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This battle was important because it showed Germany's weak side. They decided to attack the Soviets and still failed attacking from different directions.
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Known as "D-Day", this battle was significant becasue it contained the largest amphibious assaults (or involving forces landed from the sea) ever conducted when nearly three million troops crossed the English Channel.
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This battle showed the strength of Japan. It was the largest ever fought and was the first sign of an organized suicide bombing by the Japanese.
