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Mussolini becomes dictator of Italy and establishes a facist government.
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While imprisoned, Hitler creates a manifesto on his views and wants for the German government and people.
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Stalin becomes the leader of the communist Soviet Union from his brutality in politics. He quickly establishes a god like aura to the Soviet people.
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After the blunders of Herbert Hoover, Democrat FDR starts to rebuild the US from the depression.
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After being elected German chancelor, Hitler quickly takes all control of the weak German government and establishes Nazi influence quickly.
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Germany invades the DMZ between Germany and France. An area of economic importance and also stepping on the Treaty of Versailles.
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After the Austrian government refuses to join Germany, this violated the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler invades Austria which was popular among the Austrian people
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Germany first implements the use of blitzkrieg to devastating effects against the weak and tactically stale Polish military.
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France and Brittain had sworn to protect Poland. After Germany's attack France/Brittain had no other choice.
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All had goals of expanding empires and anger towards the West. This was to strengthen them and spread the Allies.
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Germany launches a full scale aerial assault on the British mainland. The Brittish won stopping Germany's air dominance.
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After the US declares war on the US, Germany and Italy help their ally Japan.
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Japan launches a surprise attack on the US Pacific Fleet with the goal of destroying it. The Japanese fail to sink US aircraft carriers but cause many casulities.
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The US retaliates to the attack on Pearl Harbor and quickly declares war on Japan. This entered America into conflict.
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The US cracks the Japansese Naval code and becomes aware of a looming attack on US bases at Midway. The US counter attacks and wins the battle.
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The US takes a major island in its first major land victory in the war. This began the US island hopping campaign.
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An executive order has all people of Japanese race on the West coast under the "care" of the US military. They were placed in camps.
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The US invades North Africa and opens conflict against Italy/Germany. The US and Brittish both fight the Axis.
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The Allies liberate North Africa of the Axis freeing up ports for the transport of oil to the allies. This also gives the allies a base to attack Europe.
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The US fight a bloody battle against the Japanese in their island hoping campaign. This becomes a US base/airbase.
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The most bloody battle in WWII with over 2 million causilities. Germany and the Soviet Union both want control of the city with Stalins name.
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The Battle of Normandy. This was a joint assualt on France by the Allies.
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Large Naval Battle between the US and Allies vs Japan. The allies won in the largest naval battle in history.
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The Germans last large counteroffensive against the Allies. The goal was to split the Allies and force peace negotiations.
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Soviet troops liberate the largest Nazi death camp. The camp, in Poland, led to many Nazi war crime convictions.
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The US captures an island vital for air raids. The iconic flag raising was here.
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The last battle of the Pacific theatre led to the most casualities. Became air base even closer to Japan.
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Germany surrenders after the capture of Berlin and the suicide of Hitler.
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FDR died leading to the VP becoming president and the eventual bomb dropping on Japan.
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With Soviet troops closing in on Hitlers private bunker he shoots himself and his family. Body was not identifiable by Soviet troops.
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The day Germany surrenders ending hostilities in Europe.
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The US drops a nuclear bomb destroying almost the entire city. This was the first use of nuclear weapons in war.
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The final city the US bombs. This was the last time a nuclear weapon was used in war and led to Japans surrender.
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Japan surrenders after the US drops bombs on two of its cities. The emperor announced to the Japanese people. This ended the war.
