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Period: Sep 1, 1393 to
German Blitzkrieg
A method of german war, which started with a dense squadron of armored and weaponised vehicles, which severely hurt the defending side, followed by the germans switching into a defensive position and confusing the enemy through the continuously changing battle. -
Germany Invades Poland
Also known as the official start of WW2, this is when Germany tests all that they really can get away with. The Germans encircled Warsaw, and bombed it until Poland finally surrendered. This lead to the start of WWII, due to Poland's alliance with France and Britain. -
Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor
Japan Bombs U.S. Operated Pearl Harbor. The USA lost this battle because of the lack of communication, and lack of knowledge for new Technology. This brought the USA into WWII. -
Battle of Stalingrad
This was a German battle to control more of the western front. Their objective was to capture Stalingrad, a Soviet City. The soviets won the battle, although it was considered to be one of the largest and bloodiest battles in history, with ~2 million troops deployed, with around 1.7 million casualties (POW, Wounded, KIA). -
Allied invasion of Italy
The invasion of Italy occured during the early stages of Italy's WWII campaigning. The allies invaded Italy this early because of how it was considered as the "weaker spot" of the axis powers. Taking control of Italy also allowed freer Allied movement in the Mediterranean sea. -
D-Day
The Allies Storm the beaches of Normandy in attempt to regain France and also to Hinder Germany's war efforts. Although the Allies did not get anything done on the first day, their victory reared near. The German Atlantic wall was only partly-finished, leaving many gaps in the German defense. -
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Battle of the Bulge
This was the last major German offensive effort. This was a surprise attack on the German's part, which took many allied lives. The americans withstood the most casualties, followed by the germans. The germans, however, couldn't replace some of the lost troops anad vehicles. -
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Battle of Iwo Jima
American-Led invasion on the Japanese-Controlled island of Iwo Jima. The main reason why america wanted to capture this island was because it was a port and air strip for japan. Controlling this island will significantly hinder japan's ability to attack the US. -
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Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa was the largest amphibious battle in the pacific war. It was also the last major battle before Japan surrenders. The Americans invaded Okinawa as a part of their original plan to invade the Japanese homeland. Of course, this homeland invasion never got past the battle of Okinawa, because of the american's decision to drop Atom Bombs on Japan. -
Victory in Europe
The War in Europe between the allies and the axis powers was finally finished, with the allies coming out on top. Although many were happy with their country's victory, they still were mourning for the losses of many people. -
US drop Atom Bombs on Japan
The USA drop atomic bombs on japan in order to bring the war between them to an end by using incredibly futuristic weapons that harnessed radiation to bring destruction.
