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German Blitzkrieg
what happened: Gremany uses new military strategy called Blitzkrieg.
Why it happened: It was an effective battle strategy.
effects/impact: Blitzkrieg allowed Germany to conquer enemy coutries very quickly. -
Germany's invasion of Poland
What happened: German military invades Poland.
Why it happened: Germany wanted to grow their empire.
The effects/impact: The attack on Poland started WWII -
Pearl Harbor
What happened: Japan bombed Hawii's Naval base.
Why it happened: The U.S.A stopped giving oil Japan.
Effects/impacts: The USA enters the war. -
D-Day
What happened: USA, Britian, and Canada invaded Europe.
Why it happened: The Allies wanted to take back France.
Effects/impacts: Germany starts loosing land and power. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
What: The USA invaded the island Iwo Jima.
Why: The USA wanted an advantage point on Japan.
Eggects: USA gains more power over Japan. -
Battle of Okinawa
What: The USA launched the largest amphibious attack on the Pacific.
Why: USA wanted to cripple Japan.
Effects: One step closer to USA's victory. -
VE Day
What: Allies won in Europe.
Why: Allies over powered the Axis in Europe.
Effects: It lead to the fall of the Nazi Party. -
Germany enters Paris
What: Germany invaded France and entered the capital.
Why: Germany wanted to conquer Europe.
Effects: France was taken out of the war. -
Dropping of the atomic bombs
What: USA dropped bombs on Hiroshima and Nagaski.
Why: The USA wanted to end the war quickly.
Effects: It ended the war in Japan. -
VJ Day
What: Japan surrendered to the Allies.
Why: Japan was under powered to the Allies.
Effects: This ended WWII. -
VJ day
What happened: Japan surrendered to the Allies.
Why it happened: Japan was defeated.
Effects/impacts: This was the end of WWII. -
Battle of the Bulge
What happened: German blitzkrieg through Ardennes to Antwerp.
Why it happened: Germany wanted to split the Allies armies in northwest Europe.
Effects/impact: It lead to the neutralization of the German counteroffensive.
