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The Invasion of Manchuria marked the beginning of Japan's aggressive expansionist policies in Asia leading up to WWll. It also led to the establishment of a puppet state called Manchukuo, which the Japanese government controlled.
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It was a political agreement signed in 1938 between Germany, France, Great Britain, and Italy It allowed Germany to annex the Sudetenland w/out military conflict, in exchange for a promise from Germany's leader, Adolf Hitler. It stated that Germany would make no further territorial demands in Europe. -
It marked the beginning of WWII Germany had used a new tactic called blitzkrieg which translates to lightning war. Germany would quickly overwhelm the Polish forces. And Poland was defeated in under a month. It was considered one of the most significant events in the 20th Century
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The German army had been advancing through Europe and had invaded France. The French Army was unable to stop the German advance and was later surrounded and captured by the Germans -
Was fought between the British Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe during WWII. The battle took place in the summer and fall of 1940.
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Was the Code name for the German invasion of the Soviet Union during WWII. It was the largest military operation in history, involving millions of soldiers, thousands of tanks, and aircraft.
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Pearl Harbor is a US naval base located in Hawaii. On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on the base, damaging or destroying numerous ships, aircraft, and buildings. The attack was a major factor that led to the US entry into World War II. -
Stalingrad was a major battle fought during World War II between German and Soviet forces in the city of Stalingrad, located in present-day Russia. The battle lasted from August 1942 to February 1943 and was a turning point in the war, marking the first major defeat of the German army on the Eastern Front. The battle was characterized by intense urban warfare, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. In the end, the Soviet Union emerged victorious. -
The invasion began with a surprise amphibious assault on the island of Sicily in July 1943, followed by a series of landings on the Italian mainland. The campaign lasted over a year and involved some of the most significant battles of the war, including the Battle of Anzio and the Battle of Monte Cassino. The Allied forces were eventually able to capture Rome in June 1944, leading to the collapse of Mussolini's fascist regime and Italy's withdrawal from the war -
It involved the landing of Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy, France, and marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control. The operation involved a massive invasion force of over 150,000 soldiers, supported by air and naval forces. The landing was met with fierce resistance from the German army, but the Allies were ultimately successful in establishing a foothold on the continent. -
It involved the Allied forces liberating the French capital city from German occupation. It began with a huge uprising by the French Resistance, which led to the German forces leaving the city. The Allies then entered Paris and were greeted by jubilant crowds of Parisians who had been living under Nazi occupation for four years. The liberation of Paris marked a significant turning point in the war and was a major boost for the Allied forces, as it opened up a new front in Western Europe.
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Iwo Jima was a known battle fought during WWII between American and Japanese forces on the island of Iwo Jima, located in the Pacific Ocean. The battle began with a massive amphibious assault by the American military. The Japanese defenders put up fierce resistance, and the battle quickly became one of the bloodiest of the war. The battle continued for over a month, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. In the end, the Americans emerged victorious and were able to capture the island. -
The battle began on April 1, 1945, with a massive amphibious assault by the American military. The Japanese defenders put up fierce resistance, and the battle became one of the bloodiest of the war, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. The battle continued for over two months and was characterized by intense ground fighting and brutal conditions. The battle eventually ended with an American victory, and the island was secured by the Allies.
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V-E Day, or Victory in Europe Day, was a day of celebration that marked the end of World War II in Europe. On May 8, 1945, German forces officially surrendered to the Allied forces, which included the United States, Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union. The surrender came after months of intense fighting and significant losses on both sides. V-E Day was a momentous occasion, as it signaled the end of the most devastating conflict in human history -
Hiroshima and Nagasaki are two Japanese cities that were hit by atomic bombs in 1945 during World War II. On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, and on August 9, another atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. The bombings caused unprecedented destruction and loss of life, with tens of thousands of people killed instantly and many more suffering from the long-term effects of radiation exposure. The bombings ultimately led to Japan's surrender and the end of WWII. -
On August 15, 1945, Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced his country's surrender, which came after months of intense fighting and significant losses on both sides. The surrender was formalized on September 2, 1945, with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. VJ Day was a momentous occasion, as it signaled the end of the most devastating conflict in human history.
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The trials took place in Nuremberg, Germany, from 1945 to 1946 and were conducted by the Allied powers, including the United States, Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union. The trials were held to hold accountable those responsible for the atrocities committed during the war, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes against peace. The most high-profile defendants were senior Nazi officials, including Hermann Goering, Rudolf Hess, and Albert Speer.