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Germany's invasion of Poland
Was planned by the Soviet Union and Germany. This happened because these countries wanted power, so they needed land. The main effect of this event is that it started ww2 -
German Blitzkrieg
The German blitzkrieg is known as "lightning war". This was a war strategy that Hitler had used. It had an effect on their invasion of Poland in 1939 -
Fall of Paris
Also known as the Battle of France. The Germans were invading France and this eventually became the fall of Paris -
Pearl harbor
The Japenese attack the U.S. naval fleet in Peal harbor. The Japanese wanted to hurt the U.S. Navy before they joined the war. After this, the U.S. declares war on Japan. -
Allied Invasion of Italy
This was a land invasion of Italy. The allies thought they could take Italy and attack. Italy eventually goes down as the war continues. -
D-day
This was a planned invasion of France. These countries were trying to regain their territory. -
Battle of the Bulge
This was a battle of the war going on in Europe. This was Hitler's last attempt to defeat the allies. This would ultimately be the downfall of the Germans -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle on an island between the U.S. and Japan. The U.S. was trying to get air bases within striking distance of Japan. The U.S. eventually nukes Japan's cities. -
Battle of Okinawa
Battle on an island between the U.S. and Japan. The U.S. was trying to get air bases within striking distance of Japan. The U.S. eventually nukes Japan's cities. -
VE day
This was when the Germans surrendered. They had no other options. This meant ww2 was nearing an end. (Victory in Europe Day) -
Dropping of the Atomic bombs
The U.S. dropped 2 atomic bombs on Japan's 2 biggest cities. This was a valiant effort at trying to get Japan to surrender. Japan surrenders just a few days after the second bomb -
VJ Day
This was when the Japanese surrendered. They also did this basically without a choice. This meant the war was officially over
