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START OF WW2: Germany Attacks Poland
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When Germany invaded Poland, the Polish army was defeated within weeks. With more than 2000 thanks and over 1000 planes, Germany broke through Polish defenses along the border and advanced in a massive encirclement attack on Warsaw [Poland’s capital]. After heavy shelling and bombing, the Polish army surrendered to the Germans on September 27th, 1939. CONTINUATION OF TEXT -
Britain, France & Canada declare war on Germany.
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On September 3rd, in response to Hitler's invasion of Poland, Britain and France, both allies of the overrun nation declare war on Germany. On the 10th, Canada also declared war on Germany.
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The Many Battles of World War ll
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Years has past, and the World War was still in continuation. Countless of battles from all participating countries of the World War took place, and many lives were sacrificed. Over 60 million people were killed, which was over 2.5% of the world population. Some of the greatest battles that took place were the USSR, the Battle of Britain, the Normandy Invasion, the Pacific Theater [Pearl Harbour] and Battle of Midway. CONTINUATION OF TEXT -
Hitler Commits Suicide
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Hitler accepted that Germany has lost the World War, and did not want the Russians to capture him. If the Russians were to, he would be tortured and humiliated so instead he chose to commit suicide in two ways, to make sure he’ll be found dead. Hitler committed suicide by swallowing a cyanide capsule and shooting himself in the head. CONTINUATION OF TEXT -
Germany Surrenders to the Allies
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Germany signed an unconditional surrender of all German forces, East and West, at Allied headquarters in Reims, France, to take effect the following day, ending the European conflict of World War II. CONTINUATION OF TEXT -
END OF WW2: Japan surrenders to US General Douglass MacArthur and the Allies.
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While Germany was surrendering, Japan still was battling the United States. After having two atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki [2 Japanese cities] by the U.S., Japan finally surrendered. This was the last battle of the Second World War, in which brought it to an end. CONTINUATION OF TEXT
