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The president, Paul Von Hindenburg, appointed Hitler as chancellor of Germany. This marked a crucial turning point for the Nazi Party. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-is-named-chancellor-of-germany
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Germany invaded Poland, setting WWII into motion. Hitler invading Poland was a part of his Blitzkrieg strategy. info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-invades-poland
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Winston Churchill was called to replace Neville Chamberlain following the latter's resignation. Churchill, who was known for his military leadership abilities, was called to replaced him. info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/churchill-becomes-prime-minister
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Italy entered the war on the 10th of June in 1940 as a sign of it's recognition of German domination over most of continental Europe. It entered WWII on the axis side after the defeat of France became apparent. Info: https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005177
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In July of 1940, Hitler issued an order for the preparation and execution for the plan of the invasion of Great Britain. Strategists concluded that the only way to win against Britain was by the way of air strikes. info: https://www.britannica.com/event/World-War-II/The-Battle-of-Britain
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Two years after the start of WWII, Hitler sent 3 million Nazi Soldiers into the Soviet Union. This led to the breaking of the Non-aggression pact and allowed the Soviet Union to fire back. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/german-soviet-nonaggression-pact
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Just before 8 AM, Japanese fighter jets attacked the American Naval Base at Pearl Harbor. It lasted two hours, but in that amount of time the Japanese managed to destroy nearly 20 American naval vessels, including eight enormous battleships, and more than 300 airplanes. info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor
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After the U.S. surrender to the Japanese on the Bataan Peninsula, approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops were forced to make a 65-mile march to prison camps. The marchers were subject to harsh treatment from the Japanese. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bataan-death-march
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This four day battle was the first air-sea battle in history. The Japanese were seeking to invade Port Moresby in southeast New Guinea in order to control the Coral Sea. info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-coral-sea
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In one of the most decisive naval battles of WWII, the United States defeated the Japanese thus inflicting permanent damage on the Japanese Navy. This was a turning point for the Allies, as it allowed them to move into an offensive position. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway
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This battle was the first successful Soviet defense of the city of Stalingrad. This battle is considered to be the greatest and bloodiest battle of the war with nearly 2 million casualties. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad
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General Dwight Eisenhower publicly announced the surrender of Italy to the Allies. With the collapse of the Government earlier in July, Gen. Pietro Badoglio, Mussolini's replacement, began negotiating the surrender with Eisenhower and soon enough agreed on a conditional surrender. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italian-surrender-is-announced
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D-Day is the Allied invasion of Normandy. Hitler, believing the invasion was a feint, refused to send in troops at first which caused him to eventually lose and allow the Allies to gain land. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day
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The Soviets liberated Majdanek and later overran many killing centers. The German's had been forced to leave the prisoners in their hasty evacuation. Info: https://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007724
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After four years of occupation, Paris was liberated by the French 2nd Armored Division and the U.S. 4th Infantry Division. German defense was light and General Dietrich von Choltitz defied Hitler's order thus making it easier to defeat them. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/paris-liberated
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In his attempt to split the allied armies in northwest Europe, Hitler sent his troops in a surprise blitzkrieg from the Ardennes to Antwerp. The battle ended up costing Germany and the U.S with many casualties. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-the-bulge
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The American invasion of Iwo Jima stemmed from the need of a base nearby the Japanese coast. Despite the difficult fighting conditions, the marines managed to fight through the defending forces and win. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima
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After the death of FDR, that left vice president Truman in charge of a country still fighting the second world war and dangerous nuclear weapons. FDR died of Intracerebral hemorrhage. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fdr-dies
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Hitler committed suicide in an underground Bunker by gunshot as the empire he had built collapsed around him. Hitler had fled to his bunker on January 16, after deciding to remain in Berlin for the last siege of the war. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-commits-suicide-in-his-underground-bunker
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Germany officially surrendered to the allies on this day bringing an end to the European conflict of WWII. General Alfred Jodl signed the unconditional surrender of the Germans. Info: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/07/germany-surrenders-allies-date-nazis-wwii_n_3230901.html
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On this day, an American B-29 bomber dropped the world’s first deployed atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The explosion wiped out 90% of the city. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki
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The bomb that resulted in Japan's surrender was dropped on the Japanese city on the ninth of August.The bomb wreaked havoc on the japanese city causing thousands of deaths. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-nagasaki
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After the two atomic bombs, Japan formally surrendered to the allies bringing an end to the second world war. The Japanese Navy and Air force had been destroyed thus leaving no other option but surrender. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/japan-surrenders
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