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Nazi Invasion
The Nazis invaded Poland. It marked the start of World War II in Europe. -
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France Surrenders
After three weeks France surrendered to the Nazis'. The gemans enetered through Belgium where the French thought they would only come from the German boarder. -
Pearl Habor
Japanese attack on the American naval base Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.The attacking planes came in two waves. The japanese bombed, kamakazied,and torepedoed U.S navel ships. The supprise attak lasted only two hours. Pearl harbor was the start of WWII for the USA. -
Battle of Stalingrad
This battle is the bloodiest battles of WWII.Hitler thought he could over run the eastern front, He was wrong, People believe this was the turning point in the war. -
Liberation of Paris
Known as Battle for Paris started on Aug 19, 1944 until the Germans surrenderd on the 25 of August 1944. Taking back Paris was a big boost to the people of France and there soliders. -
D-Day
The attack had two parts. The first part Consisted of british, american, and free fance troops.24000 in all. the second part was an amphimpious attack with british, american, canadian, aulsrailin, new zeland,polish,norwegian and free france troops 160,000 in all. they attacked a 50 mile long beach on the coast of NORMANDY. it lasted 8 weeks -
Battle of the Bulge
The battle took place in the dense forest of Ardennes Mountains region in Belgium.Hitler belived that the weather was in favour of the Nazi. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
United States fought for and captured Iwo Jima from Japan. The U.S. invasion was to capture the two airfields on Iwo Jima. It was one of the most visious battles of the war. -
Hitler Dies
Adolf Hitler died in Berlin during the Battle of Britian. He committed suicide by gunshot and cyanide poisoning. -
1st Atomic Bomb
The first atomic bomb was dropped by the USA on Japan.