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Rape of Nanking
To break the spirit of Chinese resistance, Japanese General Matsui Iwane ordered that the city of Nanking be destroyed. Much of the city was burned, and Japanese troops launched a campaign of atrocities against civilians. -
Germany's invasion on Poland
Germany attacked Poland using their blitzkrieg method. Making Poland's government run away to Great Britatain and not being able to return after the Red Army occupied it. -
German Blitzkrieg
Germany wanted to avoid a long war so they defeated their opponents in short campaigns. Using it as a almost sneak like attack to get them through the war. Leaving opponents in shock and despair.
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Fall of France
The German plan of attack, codenamed Case Yellow, entailed an armoured offensive through the Ardennes Forest, which bypassed the strong French frontier defences of the Maginot Line. The advance would then threaten to encircle French and British divisions to the north, stationed on the Belgian frontier -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese planes and submarines attacked the United states Naval Base at Pearl Harbor. The U.S. cut off our oil supply to Japan, because they threatened our allies. This brutal attack brought America into the second world war. -
D-Day
The allied powers crossed the english channel landing on the beaches of Normandy. This started to begin the liberation of France and other countries taken by the axis powers. Making this the beggining of the end for the Germans. Now having them fight just like they did in WW1. -
Battle of the Bulge
Largest battle ever fought by the United States Army.It was fought to stop Hitlers plan of launching a couter-offensive to thrust through the allied armies. It was also the biggest German loss. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Large amouny of American casulaties. Sent there to capture the island. The most American casulaties in WWII. -
Battle of Okinawa
Protecting vital airbases it was the largest amphibious landing in the pacific theater. Japanese lost 120,000 troops. -
VE Day
Public holiday celebrating victory in Europe. It's the victory of the Nazis surrendering in Europe. Also the end of WWII in Europe. -
Dropping of the Atomic Bomb
Harry Truman ordered the drop of the A-bombs on Japan when the japanese did not respond to his warning. There were 6 million deaths. -
VJ Day
The news of the Nazi surrender went world wide sparking spontaneous celebrations over the final ending of WWII.
