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Genocide in which approximately 6 million Jews were killed by the Nazi power. Continued for over 12 years all the way until the end of WWII.
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Meeting to discuss the future of Sudetenland. Took place in Munich, Germany.
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Agreement between the Soviet Union and Germany to a truce for 10 years. It was broken by the Germans within 2 years.
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German Air Force raid on the United Kingdom. First major batle to be fought by Air Forces.
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Pact in which the US provides France, China, China, and the USSR with food, oil, and other materials.
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Codename for Nazi Germany's raid on the USSR. The USSR held up and defeated the Nazi powers but lost many men and supplies.
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The day of invasion on Normandy. Largest seaborne invasion in history.
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Largest and bloodiest battle fought by the US in WWII. Surprise attack on the Allied forces by the Germans
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Major battle in which eventually led to the American take over of the island of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean. First war where US Marine casualties exceeded those of the Japanese.
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82 day long battle toward the end of the war. After a long island hopping campaign, the allied forces took of the large island of Okinawa, close to Japan.
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The day Europe receded from WW2. Victory over Europe day.
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US atomic bombings over two major cities in Japan (Big Man and Little Boy). Led to victory over Japan.
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The official end of WWII. Victoey over Japan day
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Defensive treaty between 8 communist countries. The axis' powers version of NATO