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Neutrality Act
The fact U.S. signed many act to prevent future wars. They did not want to get involved in Europen wars . This did not work because we entered WW2. We thought the loans brought us in to WW1 -
Germany take over of Austria
Germany took over Austria peaceful. The country was very similar so there was a peaceful take over. Many Austrian did not want to fight the Germans. They were very happy that it was peaceful. -
The Non Aggression Pact
The Soviet Union and Germany signed a pact. To take no military action against each other. This surprised the world. The Germans would later betray this pact. -
The German Blitzkrieg of Poland
The Germans used lighting warfare to crush the Polish army. The Polish were hopelessly outmatched for the brunt of the German force. The will surrender soon after these attacks. -
The Battle of Britian
The Germans tried to bomb Britain in many attempts but the Royal Air Force was able to defeat them. this possible stopped the Germans from invading on land. The bomb government facilities and some civilian places. -
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Rise of Facism
A fascist government leader wants to make his country strong. There were a few countries like Italy, and Germany were the largest one in this movement. After WW1 many wanted a strong government to support. -
Lend Lease Act
This act allowed U.S. to provide milky aid to foreign lands. This was helpful to other countries during WW2. The aid was to be repaid at the end of the war. -
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
The Japanese hit the U.S. Naval base with bombs in a surprise attack. This caused the U.S to enter WW2. This was not as effective as the Japanese had hope since only one ship was docked there instead of all of them. -
The Transition of the U.S. Home front to war production
The U.S had not officially enter the war but the had begu to ration and star victory gardens. So when the the U.S enter the war the were ready. Their military was ready and primed. They were not surprised when they were stacked. -
The Battle of Midway
This a was a decisive naval battle. It was useful in ending the fight with Japan. The U.S. sunk a fleet of Japanese fleets. -
Battle of Stalingrad
The Soviet Union was able to keep the Germans at bay. This is one of the bloodiest battle in the war. The Soviet Union cosinder this to a great victory for them. -
Invasion of Africa
The Allies invaded Africa to gain a dock for them to use. It was highly debated but then I was green lighted. They were able to do this. -
D-Day
The Allies invade Normandy. This is very significant day. This freed Western Europe from the Nazies. This was very important to history. -
Liberation of Madjdanek
The Allies were able to free the prisoners in this camp. Many died of starvation and this was a good for the Allies. Many were freed. -
The Battle of Buldge
The Germans tried toke go through dense forest to reach France. This was heavy casualties and there was a slight victory in the Allies favor. The Allies knew the forest and the Germans had a lack fuel. -
V-E Day
This was the day that Germany and it allies surrender. It is continually celebrated as a historical day of victory. Every one was celebrating. This is historical event. -
Battle of Okinawa
This was the last and largest naval battle. This was the invasion of Japan. This was largely successful. -
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb. This is historic because of the fact that this was a step in modern warfare. This caused Japan to surrender. -
V-J Day
This is the day everyone celebrate the victory of Japan. This was another day of great celebration for all of the Allies. This was the day of their formal surrender. -
The Battle of Iwo Jima
This naval battle force the need for a Japanesse naval base. It was a success. Ot was long and tiring. Out of it came an epic picture.
