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The Germans invaded Poland, which was the first battle of WW2. The invasion was a week after Germany and the Soviet Union signed a neutrality pact.
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Nazi Germany, the UK, Italy, and Australia were all involved in this battle. Germany attempted to invade the Greek island of Crete, but the Allied forces, along with Crete civilians, fought Germany off. This was important because it was the first time the people fought back.
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The Soviet Union, Nazi Germany, Finland, Croatia, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary were involved in this battle.
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Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and destroyed much of the USA's navy. This is important because the USA went from not wanting any part in a war to declaring war on Japan due to this event.
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