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V-2 Flying Bomb
The V-2 flying bomb was a ballistic missle that was developed at the beginning of World War II. It was the worlds first long-range combat missle and the first known human artifact to enter outer space. The first decalred attacks with these V-2 bombs was on August 29, 1944.
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Invasion of Czechoslovakia
The invasion of Czechoslovakia began when Nazi forces took over Czechoslovakia northern and western border regions. On March 16, 1939, German Wermacht moved into the remainder of Czechoslovakia and occupied it. The occupation lasted until Germany's surrender at the end of the war. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_occupation_of_Czechoslovakia -
Invasion of Poland
The invasion of Poland marked the start of World War 2 in Europe. The invasion began on September 1, 1939 and ended on October 6, 1939. After the invasion, Germany and the Soviet Union divided Poland. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_Poland -
Blitzkreig
Blitzkreig means lighting war. It as a milatery tactic based on speed used by the Germans in WW2. The germans used this tactic on Holland and took the country over in six days. http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/blitzkrieg.htm
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Evacuation of Dunkirk
The evacuation of Dunkirk was the evacuation of allied forces during the Battle of Dunkirk. It was nicknamed Operation Dynamo. The allied troops were taking severe damage during the battle and could not escape because their escapes were blocked off. After nine days, 338, 226 trapped people had been rescued. http://ezinearticles.com/?The-WWII-Battle-Of-Dunkirk&id=699718 -
Tripartite Pact
The Tripartite Pact was a pact signed in Berlin, Germany. This pact established the axis powers in World War II. It was signed by representatives of Nazi Germany, Facist Italy, and Imperial Japan. This pact said that the three countries would stand by each other and cooperate with each other.
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Greco-Italian War
The Greco Italian War was a mini war within World War II. It was a war between Italy and Greece. It was caused when Italy tried to invade Greece. It ended on April 23, 1941, a few days after Germany intervened and helped Italy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greco-Italian_War -
Italy and Germany attack Yugoslavia
The invasion of Yugoslavia, known as the April War, was the Axis powers attack on Yugoslavia. The invasion ended when Yugoslavia surrendered. This caused the occupation of Yugoslavia by the axis forces.
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Germany invades Russia
The code name for the invasion of Russia was called Operation Barbarossa. It was named after Frederich Barbarossa, who was the medival German ruler. It was the largest military operation in history. It had a great amount of casualties. German forces captured over 3,000 Soviet POWs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Barbarossa\' >Germany invades Russia</a> -
Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor without any warning. The attack lasted for about two hours. The U.S. lost 2,335 soldiers and another 1,143 were wounded. The Japanese lost 65 men and had 1 soldier captured. http://history1900s.about.com/od/Pearl-Harbor/a/Pearl-Harbor-Facts.htm -
America Declare War on Japan
America declares war on Japan because of the events at Pearl Harbor. The bombing of Pearl Harbor was the last straw for America, they weren't going to get involved until now. -
Britain Declares War On Japan
Britain declared war on Japan because of the attacks on Malaya, Singapore, and Honk Kong. The British took these as unprovoked agressive attacks on them, and declared war. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_declaration_of_war_on_Japan_%281941%29 -
Germany declares war on America
Germany declares war on America because America had declared war on Japan. Germany and Japan were allies. After the Tripartite Pact, the countries had decided to have each others backs. -
Italy Declare War on America
Italy declared war on America because it was allies with Japan, so Italy was obligated to help. After the Tripartite Pact, the countries had each others backs. -
Japanese Take Singapore
The military forces of Japan occupied Singapore after defeating the combined forces of Australia, Britain, India, and Malaya in the battle of Singapore. Singapore was officially returned to British rule on September 12, 1945. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_occupation_of_Singapore -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a naval battle fought in the Pacific Ocean between Japan, and America. Before this battle, Japan possessed general naval superiority over the U.S. http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/midway/midway.htm -
Battle of Stalingrad
The battle of Stalingrab was a battle between the Soveit Russia and Germany and its allies. Stalingrab is in the in the modern day southwestern Russia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Stalingrad -
Italy surrenders
Italy surrenders to America and the U.K. The reason for this was because Dictator Mussolini was over thrown and the new italy government surrendered.
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D-Day
D-day is the day when America, Canada, and the United Kingdom invaded the coast of France. America invade Omaha Beach. The U.N. invaded Sword Beach. Canada invaded Juno Beach. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_countries_were_involved_in_the_D-Day_invasion -
Paris is Liberated
Paris was liberated from the Nazi Germans. One factor that really helped the Liberation of Paris was the events on D-day when the ally forces invaded the coast of France.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normandy_landings