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World War Two
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German Invasion of Poland
The German invasion of Poland was the first major military action by Hitler. Poland fell very easily to the combined Soviet/German attack. -
Invasion of Norway, Denmark, Belguim, and The Netherlands
These invasions led to the eventual attack of France. The fast movements that the Germans used to attack these countries became known as Blitzkrieg which means "lightening war." -
Invasion of France
The German forces invade France, breaking through the Maginot Line. The Maginot Line was built after World War One and was supposed to be impossible to break through. However, the quick attack by the tanks and infantry of Germany was able to break through. Germany now had a foothold in one of the major powers of the allies. -
Fall of Paris to Germany
With the fall of Paris to German forces, Germany could now focus all its fire power towards Great Britain. France was crushed from this devastating blow. This eventually led to D-Day- an effort to retake France. -
Operarion Barbarossa
Hitler orders the invasion of the Soviet Union. This is considered one of his major mistakes of the war. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Check out this video on Pearl Harbor
"A date which will will live in in infamy."-President Roosevelt
I call this event "the straw that broke the camel's back." This surpirse attack by the Japanese brought the United States officially into World War Two. -
D-Day
Check out this link for a video on D-Day
One of the greatest days of World War Two for the allied forces. By taking control of the beaches of France, The allies were able to place a foothold from the beaches in order to take control of the rest of France and eventually Germany. -
Flag Raised at Iwo Jima
This is a very triumphant event for the United State. The flag being raised is a symbol of hope and triumph on the island of Iwo Jima. This island was very crucial because of its strategic location in the Pacific. It was vital to the USAF because it allowed damaged bombers to land and allowed a place for escort fighter jets to station. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
This was the first ever atomic bomb to be used in war. The destruction was great. Another bomb was dropped on Nagasaki three days later. Shortly afterwards the Japanese emperor surrendered. -
Official End of War
General Douglas MacArthur accpets the official surrendering of Japan aboard the USS Missouri. This was the end of the Second World War. Many lives lost, but a victory for the allies.
