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Germany Invades Poland
German forces invade Poland using biltzkreig tatics. Took over Poland in less then a month. -
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World War II
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Battle of France (Fall of France)
German forces invade France through the Ardennes forest in nothern France. Using Blitzkrieg tatics France falls at the end of June. -
Battle of Britain
Hitler wanted to cripple the UK so he sent bombing campaigns to many cities. Using British radar technology the UK was able to hold off German forces. -
Operation Barbarossa
Soviet Union was invaded by Germany breaking the Non-Agression Pact between the two countries. Hitler wanted Russia for resources and slave labor Russia was unprepared at the time causing Germany to win many battles before the Russian winter set in. -
Pearl Harbor is Attacked
Japan airforce attacks Pearl harbor. Destroyed many battleships and killed many Americans. This propelled America into World War II -
Battle of Batann
After 60,000-80,000 American and Phillipino troops fought for 3 months after Pearl Harbor in the Phillipines they were captured by Japanese. Biggest U.S surrender. Japanese marched them for miles and over 12,000 perished. -
Doolittle Raid
United States air raid against Tokyo and other major cities on Japan's mainland. -
Battle of Coral Sea
First major air and sea battle for United States and Japan. United States was successful in preventing Japan from taking New Guinea and Australia. -
Battle of Midway
Japan was trying to draw the U.S naval fleet into open waters to destroy them. However, the United States broke the Japanese code and were able to prevent this attack by sinking 4 Japanesse carriers while the U.S only lost one. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Germans wanted control of major industrial city of Stalingrad. High casualties for both sides. 250,000 Axis troops are trapped, about 200,000 die. Soviet Union loses 100,100,000, but Soviets won. -
Battle of Guadalcanal
This was Americas first offensive in the war on the pacific. The marines launched a surprise attack in ghe Solomon islands. This battle proved that the Japanese were ruthless and unwilling to surrender. -
D-Day
Allied invasion off the coast of Europe. Allies were victorious but the cost was high. -
Battle of Leyte Gulf
Battle in which America took back the Philippines. This was a decisive naval victory for both sides and this is where we saw the kamikaze used for the first time. -
Battle of the Bulge
German tanks and infantry try splitting allied forces in the Ardennes forest near Belgium. However, they were unsuccesful and this was Germany's last offensive battle on the Western front. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Important win for United States. The island was only 750 miles South of Tokyo making it easier to invade. There were significant losses for both sides. -
Firestorm Raid of Tokyo
Allies could launch air strikes on Tokyo and other major cities after recapturing the Philippines. Using B-29 bombers nearly 84,000 people died. -
Battle of Okinawa
Bloodiest battle in the Pacific because the United States was getting closer to mainland Japan. This was a tough win for the U.S but with this victory the question came into play wheter we should drop the atomic bomb or invade Japan. -
Battle of Berlin
Last major offensive of the war in Europe for the Soviet Union. USSR troops attacked from the East and South. Berlin fell to the Allies in less then half a month bringing an end to the war in Europe. -
V-E Day
German forces surrendered ending the war in Europe. -
Japan Surrenders
After dropping 2 atomic bombs on Japan they surrender, bringing an official end to World War 2.
