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Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg was a method of warfare that Germany used during WW2. This method of warfare involved armored vehicles smashing through enemy lines followed by air support. The Germans used this method to surprise the enemy and give them the advantage. This method caused the Germans to gain a lot of land in the beginning of the war. -
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Invasion Of Poland
On September 1st- October 6th 1939, Germany launched a surprised invasion on Poland. Hitler wanted to invade Poland because he viewed the country as more living space for the German people. This event is also what caused World War 2. -
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Battle Of France
On May 10th 1940, Germany invaded France. Germany invaded France because they and Britain declared war on them when they invaded Poland at the beginning of the war. The battle ended with France falling under German occupation. -
Pearl Harbor
On December 7th, 1941 Japan launched a surprised attack on the US in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Japanese did it to weaken the American navy and air fleet so they could be more superior. This event is what brought the US into the war. -
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Battle Of Stalingrad
The Battle Of Stalingrad is not only considered to be a big turning point in WW2 but also one of the bloodiest battles in history. The Germans wanted to capture Stalingrad to cover their northern and western flank. This battle caused the complete destruction of the German 6th army and severely weakened Germany. -
D-Day
On June 6th, 1944 a combination of US, UK and Canadian troops invaded beach shores near Normandy, France. The allies invaded there because they wanted to get on Nazi soil so they could be near Germany. This event caused the allies to be in Nazi territory. -
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Battle Of The Bulge
The Battle Of The Bulge was the last major offensive campaign Germany had on the western front. The Germans launched the attack as a last effort to keep the allies away from Germany. The Battle Of The Bulge ended with an allied victory which weakened the Germans even more. -
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Battle Of Iwo Jima
The Battle Of Iwo Jima was a major battle on the pacific theater of WW2 where the US captured the island of Iwo Jima from Japan. This battle ended with the Americans getting more territory from Japan and Japan being weakened more. -
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Battle Of Okinawa
The Battle Of Okinawa was a land invasion by the US with the goal to capture the island of Okinawa. The US wanted to invade there because Okinawa is only 340 miles from Japan itself so the US could be closer to Japan. The battle ended with the US taking the island. -
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VE Day
VE Day was a day in Europe and the US where all the allies and citizens celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany in WW2. This celebration marked the end of WW2 in Europe. -
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Dropping Of The Atomic Bomb
Through August 6th to August 9th, 1945, The US dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. One on Hiroshima and the other on Nagasaki. The US dropped the bombs because Japan refused to surrender even after Germany surrendered. This event changed the lives of Japanese people forever. -
VJ Day
On September 2nd 1945, The US celebrated the victory over Japan. The US celebrated this event because they lost many men trying to defeat Japan and their hard work finally payed off. This celebration truly mark the ending of the bloodiest war in human history.
