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Pearl Harbor
Pearl harborPearl harbor was a surpiriswe attack on the U.S naval base at Oahu, Haweii, december 7, 1941. It led to the immediate decleration of war the next day. -
Hitler declares war on U.S
Hitler declares war on U.Shitler declares war on U.S</a>Hitler declares war on the U.S right after the U.S declares war on japan. becsuse Germany and Japan are allies. -
Battle of Midway
Fougbattle of midway near the Pacific Island of Midway. Known as the decisive battle of the War in the Pacific. Japan had been on the offensive and planned to attack Midway next, but with the US's communication intelligence they were able to suprise the Japanese and sink 4 of their carriers -
The Battle of Stalingrad
StalingradVJ DayKnown by many as the the turning point in World War 2 in Europe. It was one of the most bloody and violent battles in World War 2. -
D Day
D day160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. This opened the long-awaited "Second Front" against Adolf Hitler's Germany. -
Liberation of Paris
Liberation of parisThe Americans finally broke out of the Norman hedgerows and were on the move, many inhabitants who had left the capital hurried back to the city. German forces in Paris surrendered to the Allies, completeling the liberation of Paris. -
Battle of The Bulge
Battle of the bulgeThe Battle of Bulge was the last major Nazi attack on the Allies. Germany lost the battle due to lack of fuel. This was also the largest battle fought by the US in World War 2. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
The BattIwo jimae of Iwo Jima took place in February 1945. The capture of Iwo Jima was part of a three-point plan the Americans had for winning the war in the Far East. -
HItler Commits Suicide
hitler commits suicideHitler took up residence in the Führerbunker on 16 January 1945, where he presided over a rapidly disintegrating Third Reich as the Allies advanced from both east and west. By late April, Soviet forces had entered Berlin and were battling their way to the centre of the city where the Chancellery was located. On 22 April, Hitler said defeat was imminent and that Germany would lose the war. He expressed his intent to kill himself and he eventually did it. -
VE Day
The announcement of Germany's surrender to the Allies in Europe. VE stands for Victory in Europe. -
Atomic Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima
bombing of hiroshimaThe main target was Hiroshima for the B-29 bomber. As the crew dropped "Little Boy," its 9,700-pound uranium bomb, and waited for the blast, the city of Hiroshima was left in cloud of ruin. -
Atomic Bomb Dropped On Nagasaki
bombing of nagasakiThis was the second such attack on Japan from the US in a span of three days. The bomb was said to completely destroy the city. -
Victory over Japan In Pittsburgh
The city was jubilant over the surrender of Japan -
VJ DAY!
vj dayIt was announced on this day that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, ending World War 2. This day has been known since that as Victory over Japan day (VJ Day)
