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Invasion of Poland
Together Germany and the Soviet Union took over poland. They decided to split the country in half. -
Battle of the Atlantic
German U-Boats attacked the Atlantic Coast. The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest on going military campaign in World War II, going from 1939 to the defeat of Germany in 1945. -
Battle of Britain
This was an air battle between The German Air Force and The United Kingdom. The objective was to gain air control over the Royal Air Force -
Operation Barbarossa
Code name for Germanys invasion of the Soviet Union.Over 4.5 million troops of the enemy invaded the Russia along a 1,800 mi front, the largest in the history of warfare. -
The Siege of Leningrad
This was a failed attack by the Germans. It was one of the longest and most chaotic battles in history and one of the most costly in terms of casualties. -
Battle of Midway
United States defeated an attack on Midway. This damaged the Japanese alot -
Battle of Stalingrad
This marked the turning point of the war when Russia pushed back the German forces. It is most known for both sides non care for civilians and brutal warfare. -
Battle of Milne Bay
Japanese soldiers attacked Milne Bay in Australia and were pushed back. This was a battle of the Pacific Campaign. -
Battle of the Bulge
Major German attack against The United States. For the Americans, with 840,000 men and 89,000 casualties, the Battle of the Bulge was the largest and bloodiest battle that they fought. -
Yalta Conference
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Battle of Berlin
The Nazi's had one last stand against The U.S.S.R. but they failed to stand up against them. The Battle of Berlin, was the final battle for Hitlers Germany, -
The War is Over
The War is finally ended in Europe. -
Potsdam Conference
The big three decide and discuss the division of Germany. -
Trouble in Poland
Communists seize power in Poland. -
First East European Communist government set up in Albania.
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NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization is formed. -
Up in the Air
The Berlin Airlift begins. -
First Soviet Atomic Bomb tested
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Communits win the Chinese Civil War
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U.S, an d U.N. fight the North Korean Forces
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U.S. sponsored coup overthrows Iranian Govt.
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U.S. coup overthrows Guatemalan govt.
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SEATO is formed
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The Warsaw Pact
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The Red Army stops the Hungarian Revolution
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Soviets launch Sputnik 1
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Fidel Castro bring communism to Cuba
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The Bay of Pigs
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China tests it's first atomic bomb
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U.S. troops in the Dominican Republic
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President Nixon visits China
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South Vietnam falls to Communism
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China and U.S. form diplomatic relationship
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The United States invade Grenada
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Gorbachev becomes leader of the Soviet Union
