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Germany's invasion of Poland
German troops invade Poland to gain land.
Germany did it to expand and get bigger and more powerful.
It caused France to declare war on Germany.
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German Blitzkrieg
The Germans used this lightning war tactic on enemies.
They did it to claim land and defeat other countries.
Introduced a new way to battle. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/blitzkrieg -
Pearl Harbor
Japan surprise attacked Pearl Harbor.
They did it so they could keep America from even entering the war.
Caused America series damage and killed many but America eventually recovered notes. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Russia battled with Germany.
Germany turned and attacked the Soviet Union after loosing the Battle of Britain.
Big turning point in the war and many were killed. Notes -
D-Day
Allied troops fought Nazis in France
They did it to stop Hitler
Allies gained some land and Hitlers army was greatly damaged https://www.army.mil/d-day/ -
Battle of the Bulge
Allies and Germany Battle
Hitler is launching his last attempt to stop the Allies and reverse D-Day.
America wins and Germany looses again. https://www.army.mil/botb/ -
Battle of Iwo Jima
America takes over another Japanese island.
They did it to get closer to Japan.
After the battle America was almost to the Japanese mainland. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima -
Battle of Okinawa
A battle on the last Japanese island that America needed to conquer before reaching Japan
Taking over the Island was part of America's Iceberg plan.
Now every island was taken by America. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-okinawa -
VE Day
Germany surrendered.
Germany ran out of fuel and had to give up.
Hitler kills himself and victory is in Europe. Notes -
Dropping of the atomic bombs
Atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United states.
They dropped the bombs to save American lives from land invasion.
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VJ Day
Japan surrenders.
Japan couldn't handle any more bombs.
End of the war. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/v-j-day -
Liberation of concentration camps
Prisoners were freed from concentration camps
The camps were found by the Allies at the end of WW2
People were surprised and realized the truth of what was happening in Germany Google
