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Britain forces are forced to retreat from France
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France surrenders to Germany and signs an armistice. Great Britain is now left alone to face the Axis Powers
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57 straight nights of bombing London
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The United States declares war on Germany, Italy, and Japan.
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Battle between the United States and Japan that inflicted devastating damge on Japanese forces.
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first major offensive by Allied forces against the Empire of Japan.
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Germany and its allies fight the Soviet Union for control over Stalingrad.
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Soviets defeat Germans
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Allies hit Germany in force.
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The United States army successfully captures the island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese Imperial Army.
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Germany surrenders unconditionally
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Japan surrenders and the war is over
