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Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany. He was named chancellor by President Paul von Hindenburg
site: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-is-named-chancellor-of-germany
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Germany and the soviet leader signed a pact. Which was no fighting for 10 years .Germany broke it by invading Poland.
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On 1939, Poland was bombed by Germany. This led to the start of WWII. They invaded it because Poland was still in preparation.
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It received its name from Winston Churchill. Britain was victorious in the battle.
site:http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-britain
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Churchill became prime minister in May 10, 1940. He replaced Neville Chamberlin.
Site:http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/churchill-becomes-prime-minister
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Italy entered WWII in June 10. They entered by invading Southern France in June 21.
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The attack will be remembered in the history of the US. Even though it lasted 2 hours it was devastating. They were attacked in Hawaii surprisingly.
site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor
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Approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops made a 65 mile walk to prison camps. Many prisoners died due to harsh temperature and high heat.
site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bataan-death-march
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Japans attack to conquer Coral sea was the first sea battle in history. If it were not for America Japan would not have lost all their air force.
date: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Coral_Sea
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It is called most decisive battle of WWII. The USA was able to counter all of Japans attacks. America won and got into an offensive position.
Date: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Midway
Site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway
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It is called one of the bloodiest battles in history. It is a successful Soviet defense against Germany.
Site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad
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General Eisenhower publicly surrendered Italy from the war on this day. Even though Italy surrendered the war was not over.
Site: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italian-surrender-is-announced
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In the largest amphibious attack in history, Western Europe was invaded. One million troopers attacked western Europe.
Site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day#
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On this day Germany no longer ruled France. 500 soldiers died, while 200 civilians also died.
site: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/liberation-of-paris
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Iwo Jima was attacked by the USA on this day. Iwo was defended by 23,000 Japanese soldiers and navy troops. Site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima
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Sadly, while on vacation Franklin, suffered a stroke and died. With his death, the relation of USA and Soviet Union are bad.
Site: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/president-franklin-d-roosevelt-dies
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By 12 April 1945, British army wanted to free concentration camps. Germany agreed to free them Many people died.
Site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/liberation_camps_01.shtml
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Hitler committed suicide because he did not want Russia to take him. He was confirmed dead in 1956.
site: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-commits-suicide-in-his-underground-bunker
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This event effectively ended WWII. May 8 is still celebrated by many European countries till today.
site:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/07/germany-surrenders-allies-date-nazis-wwii_n_3230901.html
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The USA was the first country to us atomic bombs during war. They dropped it on on Hiroshima. It led to WWII. It ended WWII.
Site:http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-hiroshima
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Three days after the first bombing, a second bomb was dropped. It was dropped on Nagaski.
Site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki
Photo: http://www.newstime.jp/news/world-war-ii-who-was-dropped-on-japan-2-us-atomic-bombs-cost-20-billion -
Due to the destruction of their military and air force in the summer of 1945. Japan had to surrender to the allies. It led to the end of WWII.
Site: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/japan-surrenders
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During this a snowstorm hit that made it harder to fight. They lost all sort of communication. Everyone with himself.
Site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-the-bulge#
Picture: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-the-bulge-begins
