-
During the German Blitzkrieg, also known as the "lightning war," the German military used fast-moving tanks, aircraft, and infantry to overwhelm and defeat their enemies in a series of rapid and devastating attacks. The German Blitzkrieg was caused by a combination of military strategy, advanced technology, and a desire for territorial expansion. The German Blitzkrieg was caused by a combination of military strategy, advanced technology, and a desire for territorial expansion.
-
The Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact was a non-aggression agreement signed between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. The Ribbentrop/Molotov Pact happened because both Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union saw benefits in signing a non-aggression treaty. It led to the Soviet Union's temporary alliance with Nazi Germany and the division of Eastern Europe into spheres of influence. -
During the Fall of Paris, the German army captured the French capital city, leading to the surrender of France and the establishment of a Nazi-controlled puppet government. It happened because of the successful German invasion of France during World War II, which led to the capture of the city by German forces.The Fall of Paris had a significant impact on World War II, including the establishment of Nazi Germany's power in Europe and the eventual involvement of the United States in the conflict. -
Operation Barbarossa was the code name for Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II. It happened because Nazi Germany, under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, sought to expand its territory eastward and conquer the Soviet Union for resources and Lebensraum. Operation Barbarossa resulted in significant loss of life and resources on both sides and ultimately contributed to the eventual downfall of Nazi Germany. -
Pearl Harbor was a surprise military attack by the Japanese on the United States naval base located in Hawaii. It happened because of the growing tensions and disagreements between the United States and Japan over Japan's territorial expansion in Asia and the Pacific. The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor had a significant impact on American public opinion, leading to the country's entry into World War II and ultimately shaping the course of the conflict. -
The Wannsee Conference was a meeting of senior officials of Nazi Germany, held in 1942, where the "Final Solution to the Jewish Question" was planned and organized.It happened in order to coordinate the implementation of the "Final Solution to the Jewish Question,". The Wannsee Conference resulted in the genocide of approximately six million Jews during the Holocaust. -
The Bataan Death March was a brutal forced march of around 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war by the Japanese military in 1942, resulting in thousands of deaths due to exhaustion, starvation, and execution. It happened because the Japanese military forced approximately 75,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war to march more than 60 miles through the Philippine jungle to a prison camp. The Bataan Death March led to issues for 75,000 Filipino and American prisoners. -
The Battle of Midway was a naval battle fought between the United States and Japan in June 1942, which marked a turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It happened because of Japan's desire to eliminate the United States as a strategic power in the Pacific, and the US's determination to stop the Japanese advance. As the Japanese navy suffered a significant defeat and was forced onto the defensive for the remainder of the war. -
The Normandy Invasion, also known as D-Day, was a military operation during World War II in which Allied forces invaded German-occupied France with the aim of establishing a foothold on the continent. It happened as a strategic effort by the Allied forces to establish a foothold in Western Europe and open up a second front against Nazi Germany. It had a significant impact on World War II by establishing a western front, leading to the liberation of France and the defeat of Nazi Germany. -
The Battle of the Bulge was a major German offensive campaign fought in the Ardennes forest region of Belgium and Luxembourg during World War II. It happened as a result of a surprise German counteroffensive in the Ardennes forest. It resulted in significant casualties on both sides, but ultimately marked a turning point in World War II as the German offensive was halted and the Allied forces began their final push towards victory.
-
The Liberation of concentration camps refers to the military operation by Allied forces to free prisoners who were held captive by the Nazi regime. It was a significant event in which Allied forces freed the remaining prisoners from Nazi concentration camps, revealing the atrocities committed by the Nazis during the Holocaust. It led to the exposure of the horrific atrocities committed by Nazi Germany, brought justice for the victims, and served as a reminder of the dangers of discrimination. -
The Battle of Iwo Jima was a major battle fought between the United States and Japan during World War II. It happened during World War II as a strategic effort by the United States to capture the Japanese-controlled island and establish an air base for further military operations. It resulted in a strategic victory for the United States, but also led to high casualties on both sides and is remembered as a symbol of courage and sacrifice.
-
VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, marks the end of World War II in Europe and the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied Forces. It happened because Germany officially surrendered to the Allies, marking the end of World War II in Europe. The effects of VE Day included the end of World War II in Europe, the defeat of Nazi Germany, and a newfound sense of hope for a more peaceful future. -
The dropping of the atomic bombs was where the United States used nuclear weapons to attack the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It was a strategic decision made by the United States government to bring an end to World War II and avoid the high casualties that would have resulted from a land invasion of Japan. Effects included the immediate deaths of tens of thousands of people, the long-term health effects of radiation exposure, and the ushering in of a new era of nuclear warfare. -
VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day, was the day on which Japan surrendered to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. It happened to commemorate Japan's surrender to the Allied Forces, marking the end of World War II. It marked the beginning of the Allied occupation of Japan, and the start of a new era of global politics and international relations.