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Start of the war in Atlantic/European Theater
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Battle of the Atlantic
This was the longest battle in World War II. It began when British declared war with Germany and ended when Germany surrendered to the Allies. -
Battle of Britain
This Battle was a huge turning point in World War II. It was between Germnay and British as they clashed in the sky over the United Kingdom. Britain won and saved their country from German invasion. It was the largest sustained bombing campaign to that date. -
Pearl Harbor
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U.S. joins the war
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Start of the War in Pacific Theater
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Battle of the Coral Sea
This was first of the 6 fights on the Pacific War. The Japanese wanted to capture Port Moresby. It was an aircraft fight and they were defeated. -
Battle of Midway
This was a strategic high water mark of Japan's Pacific Ocean War. After this battle, two opposing fleets were essentially equals. It was the most important Battle in WWII. US victory. -
Battle of Stalingrad
This Battle was the turning point in World War II. Germany was defeated and was in full retreat. The significance was, Germany lost their manpower and all their equipment. it was a disaster for them. -
D-day
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Battle of Iwo Jima
This battle was significant because Iwo Island had been won by the United States. They completed their victory by conquering the base which was necessary in the forward movement in their final victory. -
V-E day
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Hiroshima
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Nagasaki
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V-J day
