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Poland was invaded by Nazi-Germany, Soviet Union, The Free City of Danzig and a small Slovak contingent. Marks the beginning of the war.
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Two days after Germany invaded poland, Britain and France declared war on Germany
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Germany invades France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.
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Germany forces took over France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.
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The evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk between May 26th and June 4th 1940.
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The Royal Air Force defended the UK against attacks by the German Air Force.
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Surprise military attack carried out by Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service against US naval base.
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When Japan bombed the American fleet in Pearl Harbor the USA joined the war.
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US's code breaking advances allowed them to ambush Japans remaining aircraft carriers, Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, and Hiryu, which allowed for the allies to easily defeat Japan.
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Successful defense of the City of Stalingrad by the Soviets, which stopped the Germans advancement into the Soviet Union. Casualties were almost 2 million.
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Allied attack on the Port of Dieppe, which was occupied by the Germans.
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Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi German's control. 156000 soldiers died.
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Germany surrendered to the Soviets and Western Allies.
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Last major acts before Japan surrendered, killed 90000-146000 people.
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Last major acts before Japan surrendered, killed 39000-80000.
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Japan surrendered on the 15th of august before actually signing the papers on the 2nd of September.