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Germany's Invasion of Poland
Germans invaded Poland. This happened because the Nazi's wanted more territory and resources. This affected everyone because it started WW2. -
Fall of Paris
Major German invasion of France into their capital. This happened because it was part of the German plan Blitzkrieg. THis impacted France and the Allies because this advancement helped Germany. -
Pearl Harbor
Was the Jappanese attack on Pearl Harbor. THi shappened because Japan wanted to be the major Pacific power and needed to attack US harbors and air fields. This affected everyone because at this point the US entered WW2 in both the Pacific and in Europe. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a crucial and decisive naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It was a decisive victory of American over Japan. This happened because America was reclaiming islands. -
German Blitzkrieg
German Blitzkrieg was the method of attack by Germany. They used this attack whenever they invaded a country or a Town. -
Operation Thunderclap
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D-Day
A major sea and air invasion of Nazi held in Normandy. THis happened because the allies needed to push back into France and break through Hitler's Wall. This affected the entire European Theatre because the allies were able to push through and advance to France. -
Battle of the Bulge
US and English paratrooper forces that were surronded by Nazi forces, both infantry and armoured. THis happened because the Allies needed another way into Germany after Operation Market Garden. Major lose for the Nazis. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Was the first time America made attacks on Japan home islands. Affected pacific theatre because the US wanted Japan Property. Happened because they needed airfield on islands to launch bombers. -
Battle of Okinawa
A series of Battle between America and England against Japan. These battles took place in the Ryukyu Islands. This affected Japan because America finally took the last island from Japan in one of the bloddiest battle in WW2. -
Vctory in Europe Day
It was celebrated for the surrender of Nazi forces. This happened because the Allies finally won in Europe. This affected everyone because it marked the ending of Nazi Germany. -
Dropping of the Atomic Bombs
The United States dropped two atomic bombs in two different in Japan. THose two cities are Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The United States did not want to invade the Japanese inland and have another D-Day. This affected the Jappanese with lots of radiation poison. This affected the United States because we became the most powerful nation. -
VJ Day
Victory of Japan Day. This happened because it was the end of WW2. It impacted everyone such as the US becuase they were the most powerful country after the War.
