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Germany Invades Poland
As Adolf Hitler tried to regain lost territory and rule Poland, German forces bombarded Poland. World War II had begun. Once German forces had plowed their way through, the infantry moved in and picked up any remaining resistance. -
Blitzkrieg in Poland
Britain and France signed an alliance with Poland, guarnanteeing aid if Hitler attacked. Theres was guaranteed a German offensive againist Poland. In the early hours of September 1, 1939 war came to Europe. When a massive German blitzkrieg hit Poland from three directions. -
Battle of Britain
This battle was the air force's attempt of gaining the air superiorty back. Their biggest failure was of the turning points of the war. It also prevented Germany from invading Britain. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7 the Japanese shocked the world when bombing Pearl Harbor. This attack was the turning point for the war and America. President Roosevelt delivered his Day of Infamy speech as America gathered around radios to listen. 'Remember Pearl Harbor' will always be a slogan no one will forget. -
United States declares war on Japan
In response to Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States declared war on Japan. It was declared almost an hour after the Infamy Speech was given by President Roosevelt. -
Battle of Midway
Fought near the island of Midway, this battle was considered the decisive battle of the war. Before this battle Japanese was on the offensive and had planned on capturing Midway. The Americans had more communication successes which lead to a surprise for the Japanese fleet. -
Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was the true turning point of the war in Europe. It ended any realistic plans Hitler had of dominating Europe. Nazi armies were forced to retreat westward back toward Germany. -
D-Day
On June 6, 1944 what is known as D-Day, Allies hit Germany in force. More than 11, 000 planes prepared the way, attempting to destroy German communication and transportation networks. Many say it was "the longest day" but for many Americans it was a very short day. Many fought bravely and died, others fought bravely and survively. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
U.S. pilots dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. It exploded at 9:14 A.M. Within two minutes more than 60,000 of Hiroshima's 344,000 residents were dead or missing. Japanense leaders debated over the next three days whether to continue to fight back or surrender. -
Soviet Union invades Manchuria
After dropping an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, three days later another event rocked Japan. The Soviet Union declared war against Japan and invaded Manchuria. Finally Japan decided to surrendered. On september 2,Japan officially surrendered.
