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The Holocaust Begins
Millions of Jews were systematically exterminated in exterminatio/labor camps. A huge atrocity that will hopefully never be repeated. -
Beginning of World War 2
The general time period in which the second world war began. Involved a great number of countries and ravaged both the land and economy of all. -
Germany Invades Poland
Germany's invasion of Poland caused Britain and France to declare war on Germany. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor drew America into the war. -
Battle of Midway
In the Battle of MIdway, America destroyed many Japanese fleets and regained control of the Pacific. -
Stalingrad
German Sixth Army in Russia was almost completely destroyed. "Beginning of the end for Germany". -
D Day
The invasion of Normandy; a huge battle -
VE Day
Germany's unconditional surrender marked the end of World War 2 in Europe -
Bombing of Hiroshima
America bombed Hiroshima to demonstrate the might of the Allies and try to get them to surrender. The bombing resulted in the loss of many innocent lives. -
Bombing of Nagasaki
When Japan denied the peace treaty, America dropped another atomic bomb on the city of Nagasaki. Even more innocent lives were lost and Japan finally surrendered. -
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World War 2
