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Non-Aggression Pact
Germany and the Soviet agreement to take no military action against each other for the next 10 years. -
Germany invades Poland
German forces bombard Poland on land and from the air seeking to regain lost territory. it showed how Hitler intended to win the war using the "blitzkrieg" strategy which characterized by extensive bombing of commun ication lines and transport. -
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Battle of Britain
First major military campaign in history to be faught entirely in the air. Germany plan to win air superiority over Southern Britain and the English Channel by destroying the British air force and aircraft industry. -
Lend-Lease Act
The Principal means for providing U.S military aid to foreign nations during World War Two. -
Operation Barbarossa
Name given to Nazi Germany's invasion of Russia, Barbarossa was the largest military attack of World War Two baed on a massive attack based on blitzkrieg -
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Battle of Stalingrad
one of the bloodiest battles in history. Germany invated Russia and take control of the city Stalingrad but Russia had built up their defenses and continued to bring in reinforcement -
Battle of the Bulge
Germany battle to split British and US forces in northern France. Hundreds of German troops pushed American lines and advanced 50 miles in some areas. US forces managed to resist the attack until reinforcement arrived. -
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Battle Of Iwo Jima
Part of the three-point plan the Americans had for winning the war in the Far East. Landing forces bought to cut the island in two. by March 16th, the island was declared sexure and all resistance had ceased by the 26 -
V-E Day
Victory in Europe Day, marking the official end of World War Two in Europe. German General Jodl signed the unconditional surrender document that formally ended war in Europe. -
Warsaw pact
a collective defense treaty among eight communist states of central and Easter Europe in existance during the Cold war.