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July 10, 1940. This battle resulted in British victory. Soon afterward, Germans gave up bombing airbases and turned to heavily populated civilian areas.
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During this period, the Nazis flattened several cities including London, Liverpool, Manchester and Cardiff.
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D-day begins with the Battle of Normandy. It marked the turning point for Allied forces. The entire operation is code-named Overlord.
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President Franklin Roosevelt passed away. Harry Truman took his place for president.
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After a long struggle, Europe finally emerged victorious and free from Axis forces.
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In a last ditch effort to make Japan surrender, the Americans dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city Hiroshima, resulting in tens of thousands dead.
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A second and final atomic bomb was dropped by the Americans on the Japanese city Nagasaki. The casualties were worse than the previous one's. Days after this bomb was dropped, Japan surrendered.
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V-J stands for victory in Japan. After six long years, Japan finally surrendered.
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WWII officially ended with Japan formal surrender