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Chancellor Hitler
Hitler was elected as Chancellor of Germany by the people, and was the leader of the Nazi Party at the time. He expressed his support to the people, who were opposing the current government. He was then elected the next election. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-is-named-chancellor-of-germany
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Germany invades Poland, WWII Begins.
German forces bombed Poland on land and from the air, as Hitler claimed he was regaining lost land and territory from them. Extensive bombing took place as he destroyed enemy railroads, air forces, and communication centers. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-invades-poland
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British Leader Churchill
Churchill was called to replace Neville after he lost a vote of confidence. Churchill was known for his military leadership skills and was elected, with the support of the British, as the British Prime Minister. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/churchill-becomes-prime-minister
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Italy Enters War
Italy's dictator Mussolini, declared war against France and Britain. Previously, they had not taken side which was possibly due to lack of resources. It took time for them to be prepared after actually entering the war on the 10th. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italy-declares-war-on-france-and-great-britain
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Battle of Britain
It came after the Battle of France ended, and it was an air campaign between the Germans and British. It was the first entirely air force battle and it marked the defeat of Hitler's forces. Info and Photo: http://www.military-history.org/articles/the-battle-of-britain-a-brief-guide.htm -
Axis Powers Break the Non-Aggression Pact
It was broken 2 years after it was established after Nazi Germany invaded Central and Western Europe and then attacking the Soviet Union without warning. Info: https://www.britannica.com/event/German-Soviet-Nonaggression-Pact
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Attack on Pearl Harbor
Diplomatic negotiations with Japan was breaking down, and a possible Japanese attack on the verge of happening. Japan bombed Hawaii and then the USA joined the war. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/pearl-harbor-bombed
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Baatan Death March
Japanese soldiers forced over 75,000 American and Filipino troops were forced to march 65 miles to prison camps. The march was done in extreme heat and with harsh treatment from the Japanese soldiers Many of them died in the march. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bataan-death-march
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Battle of the Coral Sea
It was a naval and air battle where the US forced the Japanese invasion on New Guinea to turn around. The Japanese were ready to take over, but their plan was leaked and the defenses were ready. The Japanese turned and left. Info and Photo: https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-the-Coral-Sea -
Battle of Midway
It was the turning point in the war. It was a naval and air force battle and the US destroyed Japan's first line strength of their best naval officers. This ended the threat of the Japanese invasion. Info: https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Midway
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Battle of Stalingrad
It was a successful a defense of the Soviet Union against the Nazi Army's bombing of Stalingrad. It was one of the bloodiest battles in history with a total of almost 2 million military and civilian casualties. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad
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Italy Surrenders to Allies
Italy announces it's surrender to the Allies. Mussolini was taken out of power because he began to falter. Hitler has began to plan an attack on Italy. They surrender after their government began to falter. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italian-surrender-is-announced
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D-Day
It was the day that the Allied powers crossed the English channel and landed on the French beaches. The crossing of this channel led to the beginning of liberating Western Europe from Nazi Germany. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/d-day
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1st Liberation of Concentration Camps
Soviet union troops were the first to free prisoners of concentration camps as the final stages of the war. They entered a camp in Poland called Majdanek and then entered other killing centers. Info: https://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007724
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Liberation of Paris
Jaques Lecerlc enters and frees the French capital triumphantly. Although some German forces remained, Paris was free from the German control. Two days before a French armored division began to approach the capital, but the German's were still countering them. On August 25, they went in and freed Paris. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/liberation-of-paris
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Battle of Bulge
It was a German counter attack meant to cut through the Allied forces in order to turn the war in Hitler's favor. It was Hitler's last attempt to split the Allies in two. Info: http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-two/world-war-two-in-western-europe/the-battle-of-the-bulge/
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Battle of Iwo Jima
This was the first American strike on the Japanese home islands. This invasion began when the American's felt like they needed a base closer to Japanese coasts. The were about 23,000 Japanese army and navy fighting but after a month of fighting, the Americans were successful in raising the American flag in victory. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima
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Death of FDR
During his fourth term in office FDR passed away, leaving President Truman to fight the second World War. He passed away from massive cerebral hemorrhage. He had suddenly passed out after feeling sudden pain in the back of his head. They attempted to revive him, but failed. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fdr-dies
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"Death" of Hitler
Hitler committed suicide.
He had perviously repaired his a bunker after deciding to stay in Berlin during the final stages of the war. He was warned that the Russians were only a day or so away from them. They were urged to escape but he chose to take a capsule and then shoot himself. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-commits-suicide-in-his-underground-bunker
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Germany Surrenders
The German commander unconditionally signed the surrender of all his German forces to the Allies. He had to hoped to limit the surrender of his forces to just those fighting the Western Allies but failed. It was demanded that all his forces would surrender or else they would not have a second chance to do so. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-surrenders-unconditionally-to-the-allies-at-reims
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Atomic Bomb #1
The world's first atomic bomb was dropped over Hiroshima by America and wiped out about 90% of the city. Tens of thousands of people died from the bomb and many more were to die of the radiation exposure. The atomic bomb was introduced as new and the deadliest. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki
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Atomic Bomb #2
3 days after the previous bombing, America dropped another atomic bomb on Nagasaki which resulted in Japan's surrender. The second bombing took place because the first one was not enough to convince the Japanese War Council with an unconditional surrender. About 60,000 to 80,000 people were killed or disintegrated. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-nagasaki
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Japan Surrenders
The Japanese formally surrender to the Allies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. During the Summer of 1945, their navy and air force were defeated and by the end of June, America had captured a Japanese island. The two atomic bombings came and only after the second did Japan surrender. On September 2nd, they signed the surrender. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/japan-surrenders
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