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As many as 300,000 Chinese civilians and surrendered troops were killed. Moreover, tens of thousands of women were raped on the orders of Japanese commander Matsui Iwane. The capital was moved west to Hankow. The Japanese followed and took that city in October 1938. https://www.britannica.com/event/Second-Sino-Japanese-War -
Germany used "Blitzkrieg" military tactic to rapidly conquer Europe. Concentrating offensive weapons along a narrow front. Achieving victory with fewer casualties than traditional warfare. https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/blitzkrieg-lightning-war#:~:text=Germany%20quickly%20overran%20much%20of,artillery)%20along%20a%20narrow%20front. -
The Japanese had a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. It Triggered the US's involvement in WWII. Escalating strained relations between the two nations.
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Its when the allies and the unites states launched a invasion into france against germany, and it was stritigictly planned for years. It was to push back germany from taking europe. The effect was allies were able to regain control of france in effort to push back germany. Fourthousand were killed.
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It made the Italians surrender and tied down German strength. An internal revolt in Italy had overthrown Mussolini, and the new Italian government of Marshal Pietro Badoglio was putting out peace feelers. https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/italian-campaign#:~:text=Although%20the%20Allied%20attack%20on,'a%20tough%20old%20gut'. -
The Wannsee Conference was a high-level meeting of German officials to discuss and implement the so-called “Final Solution of the Jewish Question” (mass killing). Basicly they were planning the systematic genocide of the jewish people during world war two. It killed six million jews known as the Holocaust. https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/wannsee-conference-and-the-final-solution -
The liberation of concentration camps ended because the Allied forces defeated Nazi Germany. As they advanced through Europe in 1944 and 1945, they liberated many camps and freed the prisoners. The war in Europe ended with Germany's surrender on May 8, 1945, which stopped the operation of these camps. https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Midway -
The liberation of concentration camps ended with the defeat of Nazi Germany by the Allied forces. As the Allies advanced through Europe in 1944 and 1945, they liberated numerous camps and freed the prisoners. The war in Europe concluded with Germany's unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945, ending the operation of the camps.
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German forces launched a surprise attack on Allied forces in the Ardennes region, aiming to turn the war in Hitler's favor. The Battle of the Bulge marked the last German offensive, and Germany surrendered less than four months later.
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The liberation of concentration camps ended because the Allied forces, including the United States, the Soviet Union, and other Allied nations, successfully defeated Nazi Germany. As the Allies advanced through Europe in 1944 and 1945, they discovered and liberated numerous concentration camps, freeing the surviving prisoners. Many people died in these camps. https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/liberation-of-nazi-camps -
nearly 7,000 U.S. Marines were killed. Another 20,000 were wounded. The U.S. determined that Iwo Jima must be captured. Marines captured 216 Japanese soldiers; the rest were killed in action.
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The Battle of Okinawa was a victory for the US but resulted in massive casualties on both sides. The objective was to secure the island, thus removing the last barrier standing between U.S. forces and Imperial Japan. Casualties got high. wm.org.uk/history/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-battle-of-okinawa#:~:text=Casualties%20were%20hightext=Rather%20than%20be%20taken%20prisoner,Japan%20would%20incur%20unacceptable%20casualties. -
Germany unconditionally surrendered its military forces to the Allies, including the United States. It was to mark the end of World War II in Europe. Tens of millions of service members and civilians were killed since the start of hostilities. https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/VE-Day/#:~:text=were%20subsequently%20executed.-,V%2DE%20Day%20marked%20the%20end%20of%20most%20of%20the%20fighting,were%20murdered%20by%20Nazi%20Germany. -
The blast kills people close to ground zero, and causes lung injuries, ear damage and internal bleeding further away. The US wanted to force a quick surrender by the Japanese to reduce the number of American lives lost. Many lives were lost https://www.icanw.org/hiroshima_and_nagasaki_bombings#:~:text=The%20uranium%20bomb%20detonated%20over,chronic%20disease%20among%20the%20survivors. -
V-J Day, or Victory over Japan Day, marks the end of World War II, one of the deadliest and most destructive wars in history. Japan had surrendered unconditionally. War-weary citizens around the world erupted in celebration. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/vj-day-and-the-end-of-the-second-world-war#:~:text=The%20news%20that%20Japan%20had,home%2C%20to%20their%20loved%20ones.