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Holocaust
the mass murder of some 6 million European Jews by the German Nazi regime during World War II. -
Invasion of Poland
1.5 million German troops invade Poland all along its border with German-controlled territory. The German Luftwaffe bombed Polish airfields, and German warships and U-boats attacked Polish naval forces in the Baltic Sea. With the attack, it caused Hitler to declared war on Germany, which also declares WWII. -
Dunkirk Evacuation
The evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk, in the north of France. -
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Battle of Britain
The turning point of WWII. The Battle of Britain ended when Germany’s Luftwaffe failed to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force -
Axis Invasion of Russia
Over 3 million German troops invade Russia. This was also the most powerful invasion force in history. -
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Battle of Stalingrad
Germany and its allies fought the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad in Southern Russia. It was the bloodiest battle in history. -
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Battle of El-Alamein
A turning point of the World War II North African campaign between the British Empire and the German-Italian army. Bernard Law Montgomery, a British commander launched an infantry attack at El Alamein. -
Agreement at Casablanca
With the intention of planning the Allied European tactic for the next phase of the Second World War. -
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Battle of Bulge
The last major Nazi offensive against the Allies in WWII. Hitler attempted to split in two. -
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Nuremburg Trials
Bring the Nazi war criminals to justice. Hitler was one out of the 13, but he committed suicide before he was brought to the trial. -
V-E Day
Great Britain and the United States celebrate "Victory in Europe Day".