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The Japanese invasion of China began in 1937 and lasted for eight years until Japan's surrender in 1945. The invasion caused significant devastation and led to the deaths of millions of Chinese civilians and soldiers. -
The Rape of Nanking was a six-week massacre that occurred during the Japanese invasion of China, in which Japanese troops committed numerous atrocities against Chinese civilians, including rape, torture, and murder. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of Chinese were killed, and the event has become a symbol of Japanese aggression and brutality during World War II. -
Operation Barbarossa was the code name for Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II. Launched on June 22, 1941, the invasion was the largest military operation in history and resulted in significant losses and destruction on both sides. -
The German Blitzkrieg was a military tactic used during World War II, which involved a rapid and coordinated attack using tanks, artillery, and infantry to quickly overwhelm enemy defenses. The Blitzkrieg was used successfully by the German military in numerous campaigns, including the invasion of Poland, the Netherlands, and France. -
Pearl Harbor is a U.S. naval base located in Hawaii that was attacked by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. The surprise attack resulted in significant damage to the U.S. Pacific fleet and prompted the United States to enter World War II. -
The Wannsee Conference was a meeting of high-ranking Nazi officials held in January 1942 in a suburb of Berlin. The purpose of the conference was to plan and coordinate the implementation of the "Final Solution," the Nazi plan for the extermination of the Jewish population of Europe. -
The Battle of Stalingrad was a major battle fought between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II. Fought from August 23, 1942, to February 2, 1943, the battle was a turning point in the war and resulted in a decisive Soviet victory. -
D-Day, also known as the Normandy landings, was a military operation by Allied forces during World War II. On June 6, 1944, the Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control. -
The Battle of the Bulge was a major German offensive in the Ardennes forest region of Belgium and Luxembourg during World War II. The battle, fought from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945, was the last major German offensive of the war and resulted in significant losses on both sides. -
The liberation of concentration camps was a series of events that occurred during World War II as Allied forces advanced into Nazi-occupied Europe. As they liberated the camps, the Allies discovered the atrocities committed by the Nazis against Jews, Roma, homosexuals, and other groups deemed undesirable by the regime.
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Operation Thunderclap was a World War II bombing campaign conducted by the Allied Powers against the German city of Dresden. The campaign, which took place from February 13 to 15, 1945, resulted in significant destruction and casualties, with an estimated 25,000 people killed in the bombings. -
VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, is a day commemorating the end of World War II in Europe. It was celebrated on May 8, 1945, after Germany's unconditional surrender to the Allied Powers. -
The Battle of Iwo Jima was a major battle between the United States and Japan during World War II. Fought from February 19 to March 26, 1945, it resulted in a decisive U.S. victory and was a significant turning point in the Pacific theater of the war. -
The dropping of the atomic bomb was a military action taken by the United States during World War II. On August 6 and 9, 1945, the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively, resulting in significant damage, casualties, and ultimately, Japan's surrender. -
VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day, is a day commemorating the end of World War II in the Pacific. It was celebrated on August 15, 1945, after Japan's announcement of its surrender to the Allied Powers.