-
Rape of Nanking
Imperial Japanese Army forces brutally murdered hundreds of thousands of people–including both soldiers and civilians–in the Chinese city of Nanking (or Nanjing). The horrific events are known as the Nanking Massacre or the Rape of Nanking, as between 20,000 and 80,000 women were sexually assaulted. Why this happened is perpetrated widespread rape and looting. Effects is 200,000 to 300,000 people dead. -
Germanys invasion of Poland
German forces bombard Poland on land and from the air. Why this happened is Adolf Hitler seeks to regain lost territory and ultimately rule Poland. Effects is that he took it over and set up concertration camps up there. -
German Blitzkrieg
German forces tried out the blitzkrieg in Poland in 1939 before successfully employing the tactic with invasions of Belgium, the Netherlands and France in 1940. The blitzkrieg was also used by German commander Erwin Rommel during the North African campaign of World War II, and adopted by U.S. General George Patton for his army’s European operations. Why is to create disorganization among enemy forces through the use of mobile forces and locally concentrated firepower.Effect had no effect on war -
Fall of Paris
Parisians awaken to the sound of a German-accented voice announcing via loudspeakers that a curfew was being imposed for 8 p.m. that evening-as German troops enter and occupy Paris. This happened because so Germany would have control. Effects that happened is The United States did not remain completely idle, though.President Roosevelt froze the American assets of the Axis powers, Germany and Italy. -
Operation Barbarossa
Adolf Hitler launched his armies eastward in a massive invasion of the Soviet Union: three great army groups with over three million German soldiers, 150 divisions, and three thousand tanks smashed across the frontier into Soviet territory. Why is German combat effectiveness had reached its apogee; in training, doctrine, and fighting ability, the forces Effects is get a prizon and got 600,000 prisoners. -
Pearl Harbor
hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. The barrage lasted just two hours, but it was devastating: The Japanese managed to destroy nearly 20 American naval vessels, including eight enormous battleships, and more than 300 airplanes. More than 2,000 Americans soldiers and sailors died in the attack, and another 1,000 were wounded. Why Pearl Harbor happened is intended to neutralize the U.S. Pacific Fleet Effects us joined ww2. -
Bataan Death March
U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops on Bataan were forced to make an arduous 65-mile march to prison camps. Why they had the march is they surrendered. Effects is Lieutenant General Homma Masaharu, commander of the Japanese invasion forces in the Philippines. He was held responsible for the death march, a war crime, and was executed by firing squad. -
Battle of Midway
he United States defeated Japan in one of the most decisive naval battles of World War II the United States was able to preempt and counter Japan’s planned ambush of its few remaining aircraft carriers, inflicting permanent damage on the Japanese Navy. Why we were able to do this is because of major advances in code breaking. Effects is this An important turning point in the Pacific campaign, the victory allowed the United States and its allies to move into an offensive position. -
Battle of Stalingrad
successful Soviet defense of the city of Stalingrad (now Volgograd) in the U.S.S.R. during World War II. Russians consider it to be the greatest battle of their Great Patriotic War, and most historians consider it to be the greatest battle of the entire conflict. Why is well it stopped the German advance into the Soviet Union and marked the turning of the tide of war in favor of the Allies. Effects is with combined military and civilian casualties of nearly 2 million. -
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
Residents of the Jewish ghetto in Nazi-occupied Warsaw, Poland, staged an armed revolt against deportations to extermination camps. The Warsaw ghetto uprising inspired other revolts in extermination camps and ghettos throughout German-occupied Eastern Europe. Why this happened is to stop the extermination camps. Effects around about 700 jews died in cause of this uprising. -
Operation Gomorrah
British bombers raid Hamburg, Germany, by night in Operation Gomorrah, while Americans bomb it by day in its own “Blitz Week.” Why this happened is because it was bombing blitz week. Effects Britain had suffered the deaths of 167 civilians 1,500 German civilians were killed -
D-DAY
ome 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region. The invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history and required extensive planning. Why it happened is to invade Normandy. The effects there quite a few casualties and they suceessfully removed the Germans. -
VJ Day
What happened was it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies. Why is Japan’s capitulation in the Pacific brought six years of hostilities to a final and highly anticipated close. Effects to this is that Japan is now one of our clostest allies today and also an affect si that this ended the World War Two. -
Wannsee Conference
Herman Goering, writing under instructions from Hitler, had ordered Reinhard Heydrich, SS general and Heinrich Himmler’s number-two man, to submit “as soon as possible a general plan of the administrative, material, and financial measures necessary for carrying out the desired final solution of the Jewish question.” Why is make a final plan and make general plan. Effects is “gas vans” in Chelmno, Poland, which were killing 1,000 people a day, proved to be the “solution” -
Battle of the Bulge
Adolph Hitler attempted to split the Allied armies in northwest Europe by means of a surprise blitzkrieg thrust through the Ardennes to Antwerp. Why is Adolph Hitler tryed to split the allied forces in an surprize attack. The impact is that there was a 100,000 casualities to US. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
three U.S. marine divisions landed on the island Iwo Jima was defended by roughly 23,000 Japanese army and navy troops, who fought from an elaborate network of caves, dugouts, tunnels and underground installations. Despite the difficulty of the conditions, the marines wiped out the defending forces after a month of fighting, and the battle earned a place in American lore. Why is to take Iwo Jima Effects is we got Iwo Jima and 5,900 dead and 17,400 wounded. -
VE day
Britain and the United States celebrate Victory in Europe Day. Cities in both nations, as well as formerly occupied cities in Western Europe, put out flags and banners, rejoicing in the defeat of the Nazi war machine. Why this happened is Hitler commited suicide. The effects is Germany Surrendered and the war ended. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/victory-in-europe -
Battle of Okinawa
Last and biggest of the Pacific island battles of World War II, the Okinawa campaign (April 1—June 22, 1945) involved the 287,000 troops of the U.S. Tenth Army against 130,000 soldiers of the Japanese Thirty-second Army. At stake were air bases vital to the projected invasion of Japan. Why this happened is to prove of the bloody battle. Effects is end of the 82-day campaign, Japan had lost more than 77,000 soldiers and the Allies had suffered more than 65,000 casualties—including 14,000 dead. -
Dropping of the atomic bombs
The American bomber Enola Gay dropped a five-ton bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Why this happened is to bring the war to an end. This was to bring the war to a speedy end. Effects is that it killed about 140,000 people and injured around 100,000 or more. http://zazenlife.com/2011/12/29/the-after-effects-of-the-atomic-bombs-on-hiroshima-nagasaki/ -
Japanese invasion of China
Japan, eager for the vast natural resources to be found in China and seeing her obvious weakness, invaded and occupied Manchuria. It was turned into a nominally independent state called Manchukuo, but the Chinese Emperor who ruled it was a puppet of the Japanese. Why is they wanted the natural resources found in China. Effects is The only real consequence of this was that an outraged Japanese delegation stormed out of the League of Nations, never to return.
