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https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/blitzkrieg-lightning-war
https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/blitzkrieg
https://www.britannica.com/topic/blitzkrieg
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/topics/pearl-harbor-december-7-1941
https://www.britannica.com/event/Pearl-Harbor-attack
https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor
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German Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg, lightning war, was the German strategy of World War II. A coordinated attack of foot soldiers, tanks, and air divisions in a three-pronged, swift attack was designed for rapid success. Thus, the rapid success in defeating Poland in 39 days and the rapid success in defeating France six weeks after the trench warfare of World War I ensued. It changed the face of battle and placed the Germans in an immediate position of power. -
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor matters because on December 7, 1941, Japan attacked America's Pacific Fleet as a means to destroy the fleet and avoid U.S. intervention in Japanese expansionist efforts. It left 2,403 Americans dead and ultimately added the United States to the official roster of nations involved in World War II. It changed the direction of war efforts and solidified the United States' status as a world superpower. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway took place from June 4 to June 7, 1942. The results of the battle were a decisive United States Navy victory against the Japanese fleet. At this time, Japan wanted to ensure that its empire expansion included the Pacific territory. However, the United States military had some forewarning—interceptions of transmissions revealed intentions and placements of carriers. Ultimately, the decisive factor was the destruction of four Japanese aircraft carriers. -
Wannsee Conference
The Wannsee Conference was held on January 20, 1942, and it was the Nazi leadership's discussion of the Final Solution to exterminate the European Jews and the planning of further actions to ensure its success. It occurred because, during World War II, the Nazis needed a sense of purpose and a more cohesive, organized approach to ridding their territory of Jews. The importance relates to the prevention of genocide and human rights efforts because millions were murdered. -
Bataan Death March
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Battle of Stalingrad
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Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
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Allied Invasion of Italy
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D-Day
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Battle of the Bulge
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Liberation of concentration camps
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Battle of Iwo Jima
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VE Day
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Dropping of the atomic bombs
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VJ Day
