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Six millions Jews were systematically and brutally murdered by the Nazis. Millions of non-Jews such as Gypsies, people with disabilities, and homosexuals were persecuted by the Nazis.
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Considered the "Night of Broken Glass". Mobs throughout Germany destroyed Jewish property and terrorized Jews.
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Struggle between Britain and Nazi Germany. Ended in defeat for Germany. Britain won
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This sparked the United States entrance into World War II. Japan bombs Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The next day the United States declares war on Japan
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The battle took place on June 5, 1942. United States Navy defeated a Japanese attack against Midway.
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A six month battle taken place in Guadalcanal where the U.S. was attempting to invade the Japanese airfield.
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Major battle in which Germany fought the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad. The Soviet Union won the battle
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The Allied forces of Britain, America, Canada, and France attacked German forces on the coast of Normandy, France. The Allies attacked and gained a victory that had become the turning point for World War II in Europe.
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Allies capture Japan's stronghold island along with Iwo Jima.
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A trial of 22 Nazi leaders who were charged with war crimes.
