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Beginning of WWII
World War II is said to have began in 1939. This event is marked by the invasion of Poland, brought on by Germany. -
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Hiroshima & Nagasaki
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Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project was a research development project that created the first atomic bombs during WWII. This project was in use from 1942 to 1946. -
Battle of Okinawa
This battle is also known as "Operation Iceburg". It beagn on April 1st 1945 and ended on June 22nd 1945. -
Battle of Midway
This battle lasted from june 4th to June 7th, six months after Japan attascked Pearl Harbor. The Japanese were sending an invasion to Hawii, and the United States destroyed their aircrafts and ships. -
Trinity Test
The Trinity Test was a codename for the first detonation of a nuclear device. This test took place in the Jornada del Muerto desert in New Mexico on July 16th,1945. -
Potsdam Declaration
On July 26th Harry Truman, UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Chariman Chiang Kai-shek issues a document that outlined the terms of surrender for Japan. -
Hiroshima Bombing
On August 6th 1945, United States Airmen dropped an bomb on Hiroshima. This bomb was an atomic bomb that was known as "Little Boy". -
Nagasaki Bombing
On August 9th 1945, United States Airmen dropped an bomb on Hiroshima. This bomb was an atomic bomb that was known as "Fat Man". -
Japanese Surrender
Japan announced its surrender to the Allies. -
Japanese Instrument of Surrender
The Japanese Instrument of Surrender was a written argeement that allowed Japan to surrender. This event marked the end of World War II.
