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The Holocaust
The Holocaust is the mass murder of millions of Jewish people because of their religious beliefs. The German dictator, Hitler created a whole hatred and seggrated community against the Jews just beucase they were differnt from him. If Hitler didn't like you, you weren't safe. -
Japan Invades China
Japan invaded China because of military conflicts between both countries. During this battle, this starts out as being the Second Sino Japanese War. After a few months more countries get invloved in this batle and this eventually contributes to WWII. This resulted in a Chinese victory. China regains all territories that were taken away from them. Japan signs the Treaty of Shimonoseki. -
Munich Confrence
The Munich Confrence permitted the annexation of Czechoclavkia. In replacement, Sudetenland was coined. Not many of the other European nations were pro annexation, but sat it as a was of appeasment. They thought they could please Germany this once to easy war tensions. -
Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg is German lightning war. This is a short, fast, and a powerful attack method. Blitzkrieg throws off the enemy from its quick attacts. This results in the enemy having to create a new plan before another attack is thrown their way. -
Non-Aggression Pact
This Non-Aggression Pact took place between Germany and the Soviets. A Non-Aggression Pact is an agreement to end all military action for ten years. Joseph Stalin, Soviet leader, thought this was the best way to establish peace between themselves and Germany. Knowing Germnay was on the path to start another wast Stalin wanted more time to build up the Soviet military. -
Germany invades Poland
The German invasion began on September 1, 1939 and continued for one month and 5 days. Germany invaded Poland from the west, north, and south. After surrounding these three areas, they stepped back and invaded poland from the east. This left Poland no way to exit. Forcing Poland to be under their controll. Thus starting WWII. -
Battle of Britain
This was the first major battle faught by air forces. Victory was awarded to the British.Germans wanted gain air superiority.To stop this, Britain tried to force Hitler to hault air and naval production. This was a major success for the British. -
Lend-Lease Act
The Lend-Lease Act was established to provide supplies to various european nations. A total of $50.1 billion worth of supplies were shipped out to Europe. This was established to help European nations with their battles for upcoming wars. In return, Britain sent over food, cars, and ships. -
Operation Barbarossa
Operation Barbarossa was the code name for the German invasion of the Soviet Union. About 4 million soldiers from the Axis powers invaded the USSR along a 1,800 mile area. This was known as one of the largest invasions in the world. The Germans won and successfully gained control of Ukraine. On the negative side for Germnay, they could never re-create that type of invasion again due to the ammount of fatalities. -
Pearl Harbr
Pearl Harbor was an attack by the Japanese on the American naval base. The Japanese destroyed about 20 naval vessels, 8 battleships, and almost 200 airplanes. Aside from material things, many men, women and children were lost. Approximately 2,000 men died and 1,000 wounded. -
Wannsee Confrence
The Wannsee Confrence was a metting between the Germans and the people of Berlin. The confrence was held in Wannsee, Berlin. The purpose was to discuss what to do with the Jews. The original plan was to deport them all to Poland where they well be murdered. Unfortunately it was successful. -
Bataan Death March
The Bataan Death March was the transportation of Americans, Japanese, and Philipino troops were sent to a camp. Sadly many did not reach the camp. Instead, many died of the journey there. About 2,500-10,000 Philipinos, and 100-650 Americans died. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was one of the most important naval battles in WWII. This was in response to Peal Harbor. Pear Harbor happend because Japan did not want America to become a Pacific power. The Japanese failed and six months later The United States of America came back with the Battle of Midway to establish that they were infact a Pacific power. -
Battle of Stalingrad
This was a battle between Germany and the Soviets. This battle determined which country would take control of the city of Stalingrad. Victory was awarded to the Soviets.This known as
one of the bloodiest battles in history. This was a moral turning point for Europe. Europe never fully recoved from it heavy losses. -
D-Day
D-Day was named for the Normandy landing. This is where Germany landed its aircrafts (and invaded) Normandy. The largest invasion of its time. The started the western expansion of Germany. This even shortly lead to the beginning of the French Republic. -
Battle of the Bulge
This was a German offensive campaign, This took place in Beligum. Germany's goal was to recapture the Harbour of Anthwerp. The allies forces were completely surprised by this attack. Victory was rewarded to the Germans. Unfortunately for them this battle depleted their supplies. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
This was a major battle in which the United States tried to gain control of Iwo Jima from Japan.This was a five week battlr resulting in American victory. American used this land to build naval bases. This was a very smart to the famous American strategy of Island hopping. -
Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa was the last and largest Pacific battle between the USA and Japan. This battle continued on for 82 days. While the USA was island hopping, they came accross the Okinawa island and had plans to use it as an air base for military. Shockly Japan didn't like that idea. This battle was supported by naval ships and aircrafts. This resulted in a United States victory. -
V-E Day
Victory in Europe Day. This is a public holiday celebrated the official end to WWII. More than one million people fill the European streets to anually to celebrate the end of the war in Europe. Not only do the civilians celebrate, but the Kings, Queens, and Princesses join the crowd! -
The Bombing of Hiroshima/Nagasaki
In 1945 the United States dropped an atomic bomb over Hiroshima. This was the first deployed atomic bomb. The bomb destroyed 90% of the city. The bomb also killed 800,000 people. Not only were the effects immediate, but long term as well. Months after the bombing people would die from radiation exposure. -
V-J Day
V-J Day is Victory over Japan Day. This signifies the day Japan surrendered from WWII. Thus progressing towards the end of WWII. Once Japan signed the document the offical end to WWII was declared. On September 2nd, there was a ceremony in Tokoyo Bay to celebrate the end of war. This honored the mourning of war, dead, and praying for peace. -
Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact was known as the Treaty of Friendship, Co-Operation, and Mutual Assistance. This was a collective treaty between eight communist states of Europe during the Cold War. The Warsaw Pactwas formed by the Soviets in response to the western expansion of Germany. Also to contain military forces in Central and Eastern Europe. Soviets tried to accomplish peace within Europe.
