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Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany
In 1933, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany under president Paul von Hindenburg's rule. Hitler was picked by the president and elected by the people of Germany. Info and Picture: http://alphahistory.com/weimarrepublic/hitlers-path-to-power/ -
Germany invades Poland- WWII begins
In 1933, the German forces bombarded Poland using land and air. Hitler wanted to attack Poland to regain lost territory. This effected in WWII starting. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-invades-poland
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Axis Powers break NONAGGRESSION PACT
After signing a 10 year deal of no fighting between Germany and Russia, the countries stay apart. In 1939, Hitler broke the Pact and attacked Czechoslovakia and caused outrages. He attacked it because Hitler didn't need and couldn't stay for 10 years following this rule, he only needed two. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/german-soviet-nonaggression-pact
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Winston Churchill becomes leader of British Government
Afte cvNeville Chamberlain -
Italy enters war
In 1940 the Italians joins the Axis powers along side Germany and Japan. Italy joined Germany to fight with them. This affected the war because one more country was added. Picture and Info: https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005177 -
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain occurred in 1940 after the fall of France. This battle was between the United Kingdom and Germany along side Italy. German and Italian planes flew above Britain's skies. This resulted in the defeat of the Germans and Italians. Info: https://www.rafbf.org/battle-of-britain/gallery -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Attack on Pearl Harbor occurred in 1941. The Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base. They managed to destroy 20 American boats. This was a surprise attack on the U.S army and destroyed many things. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor
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Bataan Death March
The Bataan death March was a 106 kilometer march in Philippines. The Japanese military forced 66,000 Filipinos and 10,000 Americans
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Battle of Coral Sea
Battle of Coral Sea was a four day battle in New Guinea. The Japanese wanted to control the area after landing there. They faced a problem after American jets came in and attacked them. This was the first air-sea battle in WWII and resulted in Allied power victory. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-coral-sea
Picture: http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-carrier-aircraft-lexington-at-the-battle-of-the-coral-sea-1942-bw-48343952.html -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a very decisive battle between the U.S and Japan. The U.S cracked codes set by the Japanese and countered the ambush set. Then the U.S destroyed the remaining Japanese planes. Info: www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway
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Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was a historical war between Germany and Russia. This war stopped Germany from entering the Soviet Union, which would have been a crisis. This was one of the bloodiest battles in history after 2 million causalities were calculated. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad
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Italy surrenders to Allies
After Gen. Dwight Eisenhower announced Italy's surrender, Italy was out of the war for good. This was after Mussolini's fall, but Hitler had plans. Hitler planned to invade Italy so the Allies would not get a easy location to reach German-occupied Balkans. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italian-surrender-is-announced
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D Day
D-Day was an invasion that included about 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on the beach of France's Normandy area. The invasion resulted in the freedom of Western Europe from the Nazi Germany's control. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day
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1st Liberation of Concentration Camps
After reaching the Majdenk camp in Poland, the Soviet forces were the first to free and liberate a Nazi Concentration Camp. This resulted in the continuation of liberating camps by the Soviets. The Germans tried to hide the mass murder evidence, but failed. Info: ttps://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005131
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Liberation of Paris
After 4 year span of Nazi occupation, the French 2nd Armored Division and the U.S. 4th Infantry Division freed Paris. This was helped by the German general in duty (Dietrich von Choltitz) after defying and order given by Hitler to destroy Paris. Instead, the general signed a formal surrender. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/paris-liberated
Picture: http://home.bt.com/pictures/world-news/the-liberation-of-paris-in-pictures-41363927606695 -
The Battle of Bulge
The Battle of Bulge was between Germany and the Allied powers. Hitler attempted to have a surprise blitzkrieg attack. Then, the Allied forces appeared as a large bulge and that is were the name came from. The Allied fought and won this war. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-the-bulge
Picture: http://www.photojob.co.kr/photojob/member/char/152023_bulge_disabled_tank.jpg -
Battle of Iwo Jims
In 1945, the Americans made their first attack on Japan in World War II. The Americans defeated 23,000 Japanese using air and naval bombardment. This war was only between the Kingdom of Japan and the United States. This war resulted in U.S victory. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima
Picture: http://thefederalistpapers.org/us/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-the-battle-of-iwo-jima -
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Death of Hitler
After a life full of action, death, and adventures Hitler was found dead in April, 1945. Hitler got informed that the Russians are a day close to take over the Chancellery. Instead of escaping, Hitler decided to commit suicide using his own pistol. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-commits-suicide-in-his-underground-bunker
Picture: http://suenhistory12.weebly.com/the-fall-of-germany-and-hitlers-death.html -
Germany Surrenders
General Alfred Jodl was the German High Command, he signed an unconditional surrender in 1945. At Reims, France the surrender was signed to stop all German troops in the East and West from fighting. Jodl tried to leave some troops to fight, but Dwight threatened him to block the fleeing of his troops to get away from the Russians. Info:http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-surrenders-unconditionally-to-the-allies-at-reims
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Atomic Bomb #1
Hiroshima experienced one of the world's first and most deadly nuclear attack. After Einstein and other scientists gave the idea to Roosevelt, he put the "MANHATTAN PROJECT" into action. President Truman was the one with the decision. He decided, after hearing many advises, that he would drop the bombs on Japan. It caused about 140,00 Japanese deaths. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-hiroshima
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Atomic Bomb #2
After the first attack on Hiroshima, Japan had gotten another U.S bomb. This bomb caused about about 70,000 deaths. At an equivalent force of 22,000 tons of TNT, Nagasaki was destroyed, which lead to the unconditional surrender of Japan. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-nagasaki
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Japan Surrenders
After two disasters in less than four days, Japan had to surrender. With a destroyed navy and military, demolished country, and economic crisis, Japan was in trouble. After Japanese surrender, WWII was officially over on August 14, 1945. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-nagasaki
Picture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay8BShXXEBE
