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World War II
World War II was a world war that took place in 1939 and ended in 1945. "It involved a vast majority of the world's nations including all of the great powers eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis." says Wikipedia
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Axis: Germany and Russia and Italy
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Allies: Great Britain, and France
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Germany/Hitler invades Poland
Hitler invaded Poland on September 9, 1939. This made many countries mad. France and Britain declared war on Germany. This was the start World War II. The Nazis, Hitlers army, defeated most of Europe, including France, and North Africa. Only Britain, was not defeated. -
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The Holocaust
The Holocaust was when the Germans captured and killed millions of Jews. The Germans were led by Hitler. The Germans believed they were racially superior. -
Italy enters war on side of Axis
Italy enters World War II on the Axis side. Italy's motivation to enter the war was the hope to have rich pickings from the spoils of war. They soon surrendered. -
Stalingrad
On June 22, 1941, four million troops invaded the Russian border. In one month, over two million Russians had been killed or hurt. Many of them had also been captured. -
Attack of Pearl Harbor
The Attack of Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii by the Imperial Japaneese Navy. U.S property was damaged; Such as eight U.S navy battleships. The U.S joined the war after this attack. -
Battle of Midway
After the attack on Peal Harbor, "Japanese armies rolled over Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and the East Indies." says Wikipedia. June,1942 at the Battle of Midway was the turning point in World War II. It was a four day battle fought between aircraft based on giant aircraft carriers. The U.S. destroyed many Japaneese property, like planes. This gave the U.S. control over the Pacific. -
D-Day
On June 6, 1944 Eisenhower led the Allie troops in an invasion of Normandy. They fought through France and Germany. This caused Germany to surrender. -
Adolf Hitler Suicide
On April 30, 1945, Adolf Hitler suicides. This also led to Germany's surrender out of World War II. This was a major loss to the Axis side. -
US bombs Nagasaki
The US bombs Nagasaki, Japan. This was a result of Pearl Harbor. This caused Japan to surrender (unconditionally). -
Ending of World War II
On September 2, 1945 after six years of fighting World War II finally comes to an end, after Japan finally surreneders. The winning side was the Allies.
