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The Rape of Nanking was a massacre against Chinese citizens by Japan's imperial army. They killed many Chinese soldiers, murdered civilians, raped the women, and overall destroyed everything. -
This is when the fighting started in the Atlantic/European Theater. -
In this event, around 338,00 British and French troops were evacuated from Dunkirk. This evacuation went on from May 27th, 1940 to June 4th, 1940. The significance of this evacuation was that it boosted morale from the Britains and civilians. -
The Battle of Britain was an air battle where a military campaign of World War II and the Royal Air Force along with the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy fought for the United Kingdom which was being attacked by Germany. This battle is significant because it saved the country from invasion of German forces. -
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This is when the fighting started in the Pacific Theater. -
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The Battle of Midway was an aircraft battle. This battle was also a naval battle where the United States destroyed Japan's first line carrier and most of their naval pilots. The significance of this battle is that it turned the tide of World War II in the Pacific. -
The Battle of Stalingrad was a battle which occurred on land. This battle was a German assault attempt on the Soviet Union city during World War II. The significance of this battle was that it was the turning point in World War II. -
The Battle of Tarawa was fought on land near Betio Island. This battle was when the United States began Central Pacific Campaign against Japan. This battle signifies the first American offensive in the Central Pacific region. -
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The Battle of the Bulge was a battle fought on land. This battle was the last German offense on the Western Front. This battle was significant because it cost the Germans a loss of many resources which then led to the Allies victory against them. -
Conference went on for an entire week
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The Battle of Iwo Jima was fought on land, the island of Iwo Jima. In this battle, the United States Marines fought the Imperial Army of Japan until they surrender. This battle was significant because after the Iwo Jima battle, it served as an emergency landing site for the United States. -
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Victory in Europe Day -
Bombing of Hiroshima occurred 3 days before the bombing of Nagasaki. -
Bombing of Nagasaki occurred 3 days after the bombing of Hiroshima. -
Victory over Japan Day -
