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Also known as the September Campaign. Germany attacked and invaded Poland. Polish territory was divided among Germany.
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Was used as an attack method. Also know as the lightning war. Used during invasion of Poland and battle of France.
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Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, a U.S. naval base in Hawaii. It was a surprise attack. Led U.S. into WWII.
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Naval battle in the pacific between U.S. and Japan, Japan's plan was handicapped. Was very crucial and decisive.
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Nazi and allies faught the Soviet Union on the Eastern front. Try to control the city of Stalingard in Southern Russia. Turned into house-to-house fighting style.
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D stands for "Day". Normandy was the landing operations. Largest invasion in hisory.
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Launched in Belgium, France and Europe. Surprise U.S. attack. Had highest casualties ever in war.
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U.S. marines landed on and captured the island of Jima. Located in Japan. One of the bloodiest fighting wars in the Pacific.
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Lasted 82 days. Centered around Okinawa. Was one of the most amphibious assaults.
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Victory in Europe day. Because of the defeat over Germany. Signed on May 7th.
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Dropped on Hiroshima and Nowisatki. Payback on Japan from Pearl Harbor. Many died and had skin problems.
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President Truman declared victory. Victory in the Pacific day. When WWII Officially ended.
