-
This was the German strategy of using fast moving tanks, artillery, and motorized infantry. They used these because it would allow them to move faster and step away from the slow deadly tench warfare while taking more land and causing more damage. The effects of this is more territory taken by Germany and more people being killed and caused the other countries to adapt to this new style. https://spartacus-educational.com/2WWblitzkreig.htm
-
This was an attack to the US Navy by the Japanese military on a base in Hawaii. The Japanese did this to try and wipe out the majority of the US Navy since that is where most of the battleships and Navy boats were stationed. The Japanese did this because they knew they could not win in a war with the US if we were still at full power. The effects of this was the US finally joining the war with Britain and the rush to stop Japan from advancing.https://spartacus-educational.com/2WWpearl.htm -
This was the meeting where they would discuss the final solution for Jews in Germany. This meeting was called for to discuss how Jews would be handled and to see if there were other options. The result of this was the killing of Jews in Germany and holding them in concentration camps.https://spartacus-educational.com/GERwannsee.htm -
This was when Italy was ruled by Benito Mussolini and they were trying to take over all of Italy and killing civilians in the process so we invade their beaches and started taking the land over. We met no opposition and quickly took back important land marks. This caused problems for Mussolini and led to his retreat.https://spartacus-educational.com/2WWitaly.htm -
This is when the military leaders in Warsaw saw the rebellions around them and started to stand up for themselves. This happened because of all the uprisings against the enemy and it inspired them to do the same. The result of this was the rebels looking for help from Britain to supply them with their needs.https://www.secondworldwarhistory.com/warsaw-uprising.php -
This was when Britain and US troops raided and bombed Germany. This happened because Germany had killed lots of British Civilians and this was basically the redemption. The result was German troops being destroyed and a real gain for Britain.https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/operation-gomorrah-is-launched -
This is when US soldiers landed on French beaches in Normandy. This happened to open roads and allow access for the Allied troops in and to start taking back land. The result was a success for Allied troops and the open of the road to Paris -
This was when the Germans planned and made a very large and successful attack on the allied forces. They did this to weaken the over confident allied forces and did so successfully. The effects of this was the retreat of the allied forces and a win for the Germans.https://www.secondworldwarhistory.com/battle-of-the-bulge.php -
This was when all concentration camps where Jews were held were freed and The jews were free to go. This happened due to the defeat of Hitler and the decline of the Nazi party. The result of this was the freedom of Jews. -
This was known as one of the bloodiest battles in history and was fought on an island off the coast of Japan. We attacked there to try and take over islands of Japan that were thought to be defenseless. However the result was a bloody massacre of both Japanese and US marines with an overall win for the US.https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima -
This was the day of the defeat of the Nazi war machine. This was a huge day for everyone because it was a sign of peace for the allied countries. The result was the end of the Nazi party and the start for peace.https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/victory-in-europe#:~:text=On%20May%208%2C%201945%2C%20both,machine%20during%20World%20War%20II. -
This was the last major battle of WW2 as a final push to move forward to Japan. This was there last effort at an advancement to Japan and a win would allow them to move forward. Although we won it was a long and bloody battle.https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-okinawa -
This was when the big three leaders met to discuss the end of WW2. The reason for this was to keep everything peaceful and make the rules for warfare. The result was an agreement between the leaders on how the war would end.https://history.state.gov/milestones/1937-1945/potsdam-conf -
This was when the US dropped the atomic bomb on Japan. We did this because Japan was still making threats and was not complying. The result was a tens of thousand of people dying and a second bomb being dropped.https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki#:~:text=Contents&text=On%20August%206%2C%201945%2C%20during,later%20die%20of%20radiation%20exposure. -
This was the day we celebrated our victory over Japan. This was such a big day because it brought peace to the US and showed an end to the war. The result was our victory over Japan and a new found peace.https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/v-j-day