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Key Dates of World War II
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U-boats sink merchant vessels
The Battle of the Atlantic was a commerce war by German U-Boats against Britain’s merchant marine. For six years, Germany launched over 1,000 U-Boats into combat. It was an attempt to isolate the British Isles. -
Vichy France begins
After the German's defeated France they divided their country into two sections. They were controlled by German forces and were used to help the German's in the war. This forced many of the French to other territories. -
Battle for Britain
The objective of the campaign was to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force. It was the first major campaign to be fought entirely by air forces, and was the largest and aerial bombing campaign until that date. -
Okinawa taken
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Hitler breaks pact
hitler breaks the non aggression pact and plans to attack soviet union. -
Pearl harbor
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Battle of midway
the battle of midway was a naval fight against america and japan over striking power. -
Guadalcanal
Codenamed operation watchtower. Battle of guadalcanal. -
D- Day
The date that the allies returned to Freance on the beaches of Normandy.
