WWII

Mussolini takes over Italy's Government

Oct 29, 1922

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Mussolini became dictator in 1922 and tried to transform the country's economy. His main interest was to use economic power to politically reshape the Italian state to fit his ideological outlook. Refernces:
Defense Media Network. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Mussolini's Dictatorship'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

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The Beer Hall Putsch was Hitlers attempt to overthrow the Weimar government of Ebert and establish a right wing nationalistic in its place. Refernces:
'Beer Hall Putsch - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'The Beer Hall Putsch Of 1923'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

Kellogg- Briand Pact

Aug 27, 1928

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The Kellogg - Briand Pact was an agreement to outlaw war. The Pact was one of the many international efforts to prevent another World War. Refernces:
'The Water's Edge » TWE Remembers: The Kellogg-Briand Pact'. N.p., 2011. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
'The Kellogg-Briand Pact, 1928 - 1921–1936 - Milestones - Office Of The Historian'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

U.S. Stock Market Crash

Oct 29, 1929

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'Black Tuesday' was the day Billions of dollars were lost. On this day the majority of industriallized world went down into the Great Depression. Refernces:
'Historic Stock Market Crashes, Bubbles & Financial Crises |'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
Crash, 1929. 'Stock Market Crash Of 1929 - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 25. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

Japan Invades Manchuria

Sep 19, 1931

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Japan became overpopulated. They attacked Manchuria because of all the rich minerals, forestry and rich agricultural land. Refrences:
'Mochi Thinking: The Soviet Union Invades Japanese Manchuria'. N.p., 2012. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Manchuria 1931'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

Hitler becomes Germany's Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

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When general Kurt von Schleicher, Hindenburg, SA, and Gregor Strasser attempted to steal Hitlers spot as Chancellor or dilike him a lot. He got help from Paradoxical effect of Schleicher's who made Germany more determined to get Hitler into power. References:
'World War II Timeline Of Important Dates'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
History.com,. 'Adolf Hitler Is Named Chancellor Of Germany — History.Com This Day In History — 1/30/1933'. N.p., 1948. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

Nazi's reach a political majority in Germany

Jan 30, 1933

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Nazi Germany became a dictator ship with the ruler Hitler. Himmler's SS. Personal freedom disappeared in Nazi Germany. Refernces:
'The History Place - Rise Of Hitler: Hitler Becomes Dictator Of Germany'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Nazi Germany - Dictatorship'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

Japan Withdraws from the League of Nations

Feb 24, 1933

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After the Attack on Manchuria, Japan was upset with the League of Nations because the League of Nations knew it was wrong for Japan to invade Manchuria becasue of Manchuria's rich minerals. Refernces:
'Japan Withdraws From The League Of Nations'. N.p., 2009. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
Johndclare.net,. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

First Anti-Semitic Law is passed in Germany

Apr 7, 1933

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The Anti-Semitic Law is a law that declares Jews to be seprated from "Aryan" societ and to take away their political, legal, and civil rights. Refernces:
'Anti-Jewish Legislation'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
Ushmm.org,. 'Antisemitic Legislation 1933–1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

The night of the long knives (Rohm Purge)

Jun 30, 1934

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The night of the long knives was a purge which was held in Nazi Germany. It was a night when the Nazi carried out a series of murders. (one after the other) Refernces:
'The Night Of The Long Knives - Hitler Purges The Nazi Party'. N.p., 2010. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
'The History Place - World War II In Europe Timeline: June 30, 1934 - The Night Of The Long Knives'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.</a>

Hitler openly announces to his cabinet he will defy the Treaty of Versailles

Mar 15, 1935

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On this day Hitler annnounces to his army 'caninet' that he will betray the Treaty of Versailles by adding more troops to his Nazi Army. Refernces:
'The History Place - Triumph Of Hitler: Nazis March Into The Rhineland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
( Got both pic and describiton from website)
Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Triumph Of Hitler: Nazis March Into The Rhineland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

Creation of the Nuremberg Laws

Sep 15, 1935

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These laws were called the Reich Citizenship Law and the Law to Protect German Blood and Honor also known as the Nuremberg Laws. These laws took German citizenship away from Jews and outlawed both marriage and sex between Jews and non-Jews. Refernces:
'Background & Overview Of The Nuremberg Laws | Jewish Virtual Library'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
About.com Education,. 'The Nuremberg Laws Of 1935'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

Italy invades Ethiopia

Oct 3, 1935

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This was an armed conflict that ended as Ethiopia under Italy's rule. A border incident between Ethiopia and Italian Somaliland gave the ruler of Italy and excuss to interfer and invade Ethiopia References:
'Ethiopiaspeech'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Italo-Ethiopian War | 1935-1936'. N.p., 2014. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

Hitler Militarizes the Rhineland

Mar 7, 1936

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After Hitler violates the Treaty of Versailles, he then sends Militarty forces into Rhineland. But very soon the League of Nations demilitarized Rhine, due to approving Germany into the League of Nations References: 'World War II Early German Actions Remilitarizing The Rhineland Remilitarization Of The Rhineland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
History.com,. 'Hitler Reoccupies The Rhineland — History.Com This Day In History — 3/7/1936'. N.p., 1876. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

Hitler demands the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia

Mar 7, 1936

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Hitler order his followers to start making trouble in Sudetenland, therefore it would make Czechosovakia unable to take care of their country. After everyone knew Czech was 'unable' to take care of themselves, Hitler order Czech to hand over Sudentenland. References: 'Tuesday, 27 September 1938 | Airminded'. Airminded.org. N.p., 2008. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'The Czech Crisis Of 1938'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.

Rape of Nanking

Dec 13, 1937

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The Japanesse army marched into China's capital city and nearly killed 300,000 people out of 600,000 soliders/civilans in the city. References:
'The “Rape Of Nanking” Will Soon Become The “Rape Of America” | Thesleuthjournal'. N.p., 2014. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Genocide In The 20Th Century: Rape Of Nanking 1937-38'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.

Germany Annexes Austria

Mar 12, 1938

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German troops march into Austria to annex the German-speaking nation for the Third Reich. Austria Nazi tried to talk with German Nazi. References:
shmm.org,. 'Austria'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.
'The German Occupationo Of Europe
History.com,. 'Germany Annexes Austria — History.Com This Day In History — 3/12/1938'. N.p., 1933. Web. 13 Feb. 2015

Munich Conference

Sep 28, 1938

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At this conference, Germany was permited to take over Sudetenland. Hitler was planning on taking Czech. from them bit by bit. References:
'Munich Conference For Jones Magnet'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Historytoday.com,. 'The Munich Conference | History Today'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.

Kristallnacht

Nov 9, 1938

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“Night of Broken Glass as known as Kristallancht was the night when the Nazi torched synagogues, vandalized Jewish homes, schools and businesses . They also killed nearly 100 Jews. References:
'INJUSTICE: 75 Years Since Kristallnacht, Nazis Still Roam Free'. Landmark Report. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
HISTORY.com,. 'Kristallnacht - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.

Einstein’s letter to FDR, “The Manhattan Project”

Aug 2, 1939

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In the letter Albert Einstein writes to F. D. R, talks about Uranium and how it can be used to make bombs. He also says where they are located, he is trying to inform FDR, about this very distructive element. References:
'Einstein's Letter To Roosevelt, August 2, 1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Mphpa.org,. 'History - Einstein's Letter To FDR'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.

Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

Aug 23, 1939

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The Pact was between Germany and the Soviet Union. It end only a few days before the beginninng of WWII. References:
'Molotov-Ribbentrop: The Night Stalin And Hitler Redrew The Map Of Europe'. N.p., 2009. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact | Germany-Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics [1939]'. N.p., 2014. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.

Nazi invasion of Poland

Sep 1, 1939

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Hitler clamied the massive invasion that happen with 1.5 million troops that invaded Poland. But Fance and Britian were not convinced so they declared War on Germany which started WWII. References:
'Invasion Of Poland, Fall 1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
History.com,. 'Germans Invade Poland — History.Com This Day In History — 9/1/1939'. N.p., 1864. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.

Lend Lease Act

Mar 12, 1940

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The Lend Lease Act a principal, for providing U.S. military aid to foreign nations during World War II. It also allowed the President to trade good, solider, and money to Britain, China, the Soviet Union and other countries References:
'Our Documents - Lend-Lease Act (1941)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
HISTORY.com,. 'Lend-Lease Act - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.

Evacuation of Dunkirk

May 27, 1940

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The Evacuation of Dunkirk was the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk, France. It was decided when large numbers of British, French, and Belgian troops were cut off and surrounded by the German army. References:
'Rania - A Dunkirk Little Ship'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Eyewitnesstohistory.com,. 'The Evacuation Of Dunkirk, 1940'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.

France Surrenders

Jun 14, 1940

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Hitler unleashes his blitzkrieg invasion of the Low Countries and France. Hitler took out a large part of British soliders who helped France. References:
'Blitzkrieg-Europe-1940-Ww2-Second-World-War-Illustrated-History-Pictures-Photos-Images-French-Soldier-Tankman-Surrenders'. N.p., 2014. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Eyewitnesstohistory.com,. 'France Surrenders, 1940'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.

Battle of Britain

Jul 10, 1940

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German and British air forces clashed in the skies over the United Kingdom. It was a significant turning point of World War II. Bombing was very destructive. References:
'RAF - Background To The Battle Of Britainbackground To The Battle Of Britain'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
HISTORY.com,. 'Battle Of Britain - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.

The Tripartite Pact

Sep 27, 1940

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The Pact was a typical European-style mutual defense treaty between the signatory nations. Which included Germany, Italy, and Japan. Referemces:
'The Tripartite Pact'. N.p., 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
WW2DB,. 'The Tripartite Pact'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.

Operation Barbarossa

Jun 26, 1941

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Hiler launched his armies, east toward a massive invasion. The Soviet Union got attacked by Hitler. References:
'World War II (Part I) — The German Strategic Plan | Hacienda Publishing'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Stalingrad, Battle. 'Operation Barbarossa - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

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The bombing was a surprise attack by the Japanese Navy against the United States. This took place at Peral Harbor. References:
'Pearl Harbor'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Eyewitnesstohistory.com,. 'Attack At Pearl Harbor, 1941'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

The Wannsee Conference and the “Final Solution”

Jan 20, 1942

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The highest-ranking Nazi party and the German government gattered to talk about the "Final Solution of the Jewish Question". References:
'Wannsee Conference | Germany [1942]'. N.p., 2013. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Ushmm.org,. 'Wannsee Conference And The "Final Solution"'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Bataan Death March

Apr 9, 1942

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The march was a forable transfer by the Imperoal Japanese Army. 2,500-10,000 prisnoers died before they made it to their desentation. References:
'Factsheets : Imperial Brutality: Bataan Death March'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Eyewitnesstohistory.com,. 'The Bataan Death March, 1942'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Doolittle Raid

Apr 18, 1942

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Tokyo raid was a nickname for this event. The event was an air raid by the United States on the Japanese capital Tokyo and other places on Honshu. References:
'Factsheets : Doolittle Raid'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Eyewitnesstohistory.com,. 'The Doolittle Raid, 1942'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Battle of Midway

Jun 4, 1942

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The Battle destroyed the majority of Japan's naval strength when the U.S. destroyed four of its aircraft carriers. Was one of the most decisive battles of WWII. References:
'Battle Of Midway | World War II'. N.p., 2014. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Battle Of Midway'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Island Hopping (date for Buna-Gona Campaign)

Aug 7, 1942

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After the Battle of Midway, the U.S. establisehed a counter-offensive strike also known as "Island-hopping". References:
'Island Hopping'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
U-s-history.com,. 'Island Hopping'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Battle of Stalingrad

Aug 23, 1942

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This battle was the successful Soviet defense of the city Stalingrad in the U.S.S.R. during WWII. Most Russians describe it as the greatest battle of the War References:
'Elginhistory12 - Battle Of Stalingrad'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Stalingrad, Battle. 'Battle Of Stalingrad - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Operation Torch

Nov 8, 1942

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This was an Allied invasion of French Nothern Africa. This was the first time British and Americans had worked on an invsasion together. References:
'Operation Torch'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Operation Torch'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Operation Overlord and D-Day

Jun 6, 1944

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This was an Allied operation that launched the sucessful invasion of German-occupied western Europe during WWII. It was the code-name given to the Allies invasion of France. References:
'Pictures Of D-Day, Operation Overlord'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Operation Overlord'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Discovery of Majdanek

Jun 24, 1944

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Majdanek was found on the outskirts of the city Lublin. It was also one of the Nazi German extermination camp. References:
'The Liberation Of Majdanek Concentration Camp By Soviet Troops July 23, 1944'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Jewishvirtuallibrary.org,. 'Inside Majdanek | Jewish Virtual Library'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Operation Valkyire

Jul 20, 1944

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This Operation was a German World War II emergency continunity of government operations. It was a operation that would happen if Hitler and Nazi Germany had a breakdown. References:
'Operation Valkyrie: Stauffenberg's Plot To Kill Hitler'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Operation Valkyrie'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Battle of the Bulge

Dec 16, 1944

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This was a major german offensive campaign launched through the densely forested Ardennes, toward the end of WWII. References:
'Battle Of The Bulge: The Cost Of War | LIFE | TIME.Com'. TIME.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Bulge, Battle. 'Battle Of The Bulge - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

V-E Day

Mar 8, 1945

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This day was the day when both Germany and the United States celebrated the victory in Europe. Cities in both nations occupied cities in Western Europe. References:
'V-E Day: May 8, 1945'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
History.com,. 'V-E Day Is Celebrated In America And Britain'. N.p., 1945. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Hitler’s Suicide

Apr 30, 1945

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Hitler killed himself with the weapon of a gun. German's military was on the total verge of collasping in early 1945, which could have led to part of his suicide. References:
'Stop Holocaust Denial: Hitler Suicide'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'The Death Of Adolf Hitler'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Aug 6, 1945

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The first deployed atomic bomb was the bomb that wiped over Hiroshima of Japanese. It took out 90% of thy city. References:
'A Photo-Essay On The Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
HISTORY.com,. 'Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

V-J Day

Aug 14, 1945

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Japan had surrendered to the Allies, which ended WWII. This day has been known as "Victory over Japan Day". References:
'VJ Day 96Th Infantry Division Deadeyes'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
HISTORY.com,. 'V-J Day - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

Creation of the United Nations

Oct 24, 1945

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The UN is a intergovernmental orgnization to promote international co-operation. It is a replacement for the League of Nations. It was orginazed after WWII. References:
'San Francisco And The UN | San Francisco History | Guidelines Newsletter'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
Un.org,. 'History Of The United Nations'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

The Nuremberg Trials

Nov 20, 1945

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These were a set of military tribunals, which help Allied forces after WWII.The Trials were help in Nuremberg. Therewere 13 trials carried out between 1945 and 1949. References:
'Nuremberg Trials Project -- Introduction'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
HISTORY.com,. 'Nuremberg Trials - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

The Japanese War Crime Trials

Apr 29, 1946

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This event was to punish the Japenese for the war crimes they commited. They were in many Asian contrires. Everything was blamed on the Japanese. References:
'Prologue: Selected Articles'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
History.com,. 'Japanese War Crimes Trial Begins — History.Com This Day In History — 5/3/1946'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.

The beginning of the Cold War

Mar 12, 1947

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This war was basically a political and military tenison after WWII. It was called the Cold War because it was directly between two sides. References:
'Unit8janellsophiev09 - The Cold War'. N.p., 2015. Web. 10 Feb. 2015.
History-world.org,. 'The Beginnings Of The Cold War'. N.p., 2015. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.