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German invasion of France
The German invasion of France in may 1940 was a fast and powerful military campaign during ww2 it happened because hitler wanted to defeat France quickly and avoid a long war on two fronts. Germany quickly avoided the strong french defenses by going through the Ardennes forest and using blitzkrieg tactics to surprise and over power allied forces. France than surrendered in June 1940, leading to German occupation and the creation of the vichy government. This event shifted the power in Europe. -
fall of paris !
Paris fell to German forces on June 14, 1940, after being declared on open city to prevent destruction. French leaders fled, and the occupations marked a key moment in France's defeat during ww2 -
Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor happened on Dec 7, 1941, when Japan launched a surprise strike on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii. It killed over 2,400 Americans and destroyed many ships and planes. This event led to the US to enter ww2 the next day. -
Wannsee Conference
The Wannsee Conference took place on Jan 20, 1942, near Berlin, where nazi official's planned the "final solution" - the systematic extermination of jews. It marked a key moment in the holocaust, turning earlier persecution into organized mass murder. -
Bataan Death March !
The Bataan Death March happened in April 1942, when Japanese forces forced around 75k American and filipino prisoner to march over 60 miles in brutal conditions. Thousands died from starvations, exhaustion, and abuse, making it one of the war's worst atrocities. -
Battle of Midway !
The battle of Midway took place on June 4, 1942 and was a major turning point in the pacific during world war 2. the U.S navy defeated a larger Japanese fleet, sinking four aircraft carries. This victory stopped japan's expansion and shifted the balance in favor of the allies. -
Warsaw Ghetto uprising !
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising began in April 1943, when Jewish residents fought back against nazi efforts to deport them to death camps. Outnumbered and poorly armed, they resisted for weeks before Germans crushed the revolt. It became a symbol of courage and resistance during the holocaust. -
Allied invasion of Italy !
The allied invasion of Italy began in sept 1943, aiming to knock Italy out of the war and open a new front in Europe. After Italy surrendered, German forces took control, leading to fierce battles as the allies pushed north. The campaign weakened axis power and diverted german troops from other fronts. -
D-Day
D-day took place on June 2, 1944, when Allied forces launched a massive invasion on the beaches of normandy, France. It was the largest amphibious assault in the history and marked the beginning of the liberation of western Europe from Nazi control. The success of D-Day was a turning pint in World War 2. -
Liberation of concentration camps
The liberation of Concentration camps began in 1944-1945 as allied forces advanc -
Battle of Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima took place in February 1945, when U.S. forces fought to capture the island from Japan. It was a brutal and costly battle, with heavy casualties on both sides. The victory gave the U.S. a key base for air attacks on Japan and became a symbol of American bravery -
VE Day
VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, was celebrated on May 8, 1945, marking the official end of World War II in Europe. After Germany surrendered, people across the Allied nations celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany and the return of peace to Europe. -
Dropping of the atomic bombs
In August 1945, the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, causing massive destruction and loss of life. The bombings led to Japan’s surrender on August 15, ending World War II. They also marked the beginning of the nuclear age -
VJ Day
VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day, was celebrated on August 15, 1945, when Japan announced its surrender, effectively ending World War II. The official signing took place on September 2. The day marked relief and celebration around the world after years of brutal fighting. -
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge took place in December 1944, when Germany launched a surprise attack in Belgium to split Allied forces. It was the largest battle fought by U.S. troops in World War II. Despite heavy losses, the Allies pushed back and won, weakening Germany’s ability to continue the war.