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The Invasion of Poland
German troops and Slovakian soldiers invaded Poland. They accused Poland of many things. Two weeks after invading Poland, Russian troops attacked from the East. The invasion of Poland demonstrated the power and ability of things that Germany could do. -
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was fought mostly in the air. It was fought over southern England in 1940. This battle helped Great Britain survive, and the defeat of Nazi, Germany. -
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack killed 2,403 men. The attack damaged or even destroyed 300 US aircraft. This even is important to WW2 because it declared war instantly -
The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was fought with aircraft. This battle demolished its ship and their best naval pilots. The Battle of Midway made it possible for the US to begin gaining strength on the Japanese empire. -
Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was the turning point in the European theatre of war. The battle stopped the Germans and marked the turning of the tide for the Allies. -
Operation Torch
Operation Torch was a compromise operation that led the British to secure victory in North Africa ending the Dessert War. This made it possible for the Americans to begin their fight with Nazi Germany. -
Monuments, Fine Arts, Archives Program
This international group was established in 1943 and helped protect cultural property during and after WW2. -
The Battle of Kursk
The Battle of Kursk was the biggest tank battle in history including 6,000 tanks. It ended German defensive capability and made way for Great Soviet offenses. -
D-Day
The D-Day operation brought together the air, land, and sea forces. This was the largest invasion in military history. This battle put the allies up for a victory. -
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was a German offensive campaign on the western frame during WW2. This battle marked the last German fight on the western front. -
The Battle of Iwo Jima
After months of naval and air bombardment, US Marines invaded Iwo Jima, and 6,281 soldiers died. It was one of the bloodiest battles of all time. After this Iwo Jima served as a landing spot for aircraft saving 29,000 lives. -
The Death of FDR
President FDR Died April 12, 1945. He helped to supervise the US economy and get allies from other nations until his death in 1945. -
The Battle of Okinawa
The US won the battle of Okinawa but there were huge casualties for all sides. US forces were able to increase their bombing to help win Japan. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
Uranium bomb exploded over Hiroshima killing 140,000 or more people. Along with the survivors included cancer and chronic diseases. This brought the end to WW2. -
The Death of Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler died on April 30, 1945, by committing suicide after being tracked by people trying to find him. His death and WW2 ended at about the same time. Soon to come was the Cold War. -
Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
A plutonium bomb exploded over Nagasaki on August 6, 1945, devastating the area, killing 40,000 people. This led to Japan's surrender on August 14, 1945, and the end of WW2.