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Hitler and the rest of Germany decided the only way to restore its former glory days was to unite all German-speaking people under one flag.
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Hitler and Germany's promise to stop expanding borders. And that those ambitions were merely to unite German-speaking places.
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6 short months after signing the Treaty of Munich, Hitler broke it and invaded Czechoslovakia. Ruining allies w/ Germany including America.
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Britain and France declared war on Germany. After Hitler invaded Poland.
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(Operation Dynamo)
After Britain retreating Dunkirk coast. 338,000 men were rescued, among them some 140,000 French who would form the nucleus of the Free French army. Also one of the main losses for Europe against Germany. -
Alliance signed between Germany, Italy, and Japan.
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Japan led a surprise attack on the US's Pacific fleet. destroying a large portion, but firing the support of the American people on the war.
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One day after Pearl Harbor, the US and Britain declare war on Japan.
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The US beat Japan here, and after this, many other won battles pushed the Japs back into the Pacific.
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After taking N. Africa and Sicily, and with Musulinni out of office, the replacement was quick to surrender to the US and Britain.
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The allies put an attack on Normandy, hoping to get some set ground on mainland Europe. A heavy casualty, very bloody, successful win.
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Germany's final defensive stance. They were initially successful, but allies ended up putting them back.
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Allies agreed they should approach from the west, and occupy after the war. ENded up being a huge cause of the Cold War.
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The war in Europe was over!!!!
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Marks the start of the atomic age. Maybe revenge for pearl harbor? But it sure made America a world leader.
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The Japs surrender, ending the second world war.
