World War II

  • The Battle of Britain

    The Battle of Britain

    This battle prevented the Germans from invading Britain. This whole battle was fought in the air. This battle was the first defeat of Germany.
  • The Battle of Midway

    The Battle of Midway

    This battle stopped the expansion of the Japanese and it weakened their nation's military power. This battle is considered a turning point to the war.
  • The Bombing of Pearl Harbor

    The Bombing of Pearl Harbor

    Japan set up a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor. This attack was the one that made the United States go into World War 2.
  • The Battle of Stalingrad

    The Battle of Stalingrad

    This battle was the first major defeat of the German on the Eastern Front. Making the Germans halt their advances into the Soviet Union.
  • The Battle of Iwo Jima

    The Battle of Iwo Jima

    The U.S. Marine Corps and the Navy captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese Army. The result of this battle is that it gave the U.S. a strategic airbase close to Japan.
  • Th Battle of Okinawa

    Th Battle of Okinawa

    U.S. troops launched an invasion on the western beaches of Okinawa. This battle is known as the last major battle of World War II.