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German Blitzkrieg
It is a method of warfare where you attack with force and as fast as lightning. It was the main force of warfare used by the Germans throughout the war. Other army's weren't able to stop it. -
Germany's Invasion of Poland
Germany invaded Poland on the first of September 1939. This invasion marked the beginning of World War 2. It annexed and divided all of Poland. -
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack performed by the Japanese on the naval and air bases of the U.S in Hawaii. It was on December 7, 1941. It stunned the U.S but they were able to bounce back. -
D-Day
It wad a full scale invasion performed by the Canadians, British and Americans. Operation Overload was landed on the beaches of Normandy. It was arguably the most chaotic battle of the whole war. -
Battle of the Bulge
It was otherwise known as the Ardenne counter offense. It was the last major German offensive campaign of the western front. After this the war for Hitler was over. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
It was a major battle which was fought between the United States and the Japanese Imperial Army. The Americans won the battle and would soon after win the war. It is said that the battle is some of the most bloodiest fighting of the war. -
Battle of Okinawa
It was another battle fought between the US and the imperial Japanese army. It was fought on the island of Okinawa and it resulted in an Allied victory. It resulted in major casualties for both sides. -
Victory in Europe Day
It was celebrated in Europe to mark the acceptance of the Nazis formal surrender. It marked the end of the war in Europe. After this day there was only one Axis power left who hadn't surrendered yet. -
Dropping of the Atomic Bombs
The US dropped two bombs on Japan. One named “little boy” and one “fat man”. Soon after Japan surrendered.
