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Important events of WWII
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America holds gas from Japan
America withholds gasoline (needed for planes) from Japan. This sparks protest from Japanese government and caused Japan to grow more upset at the US. -
Lend-Lease Program
Lend-Lease
Franklin purposes America to lend Great Britain weapons which would be paid for at the end of the war. Congress approved the bill.
The importance of this event was because it caused Germany to become upset at the US's "nuetrality". -
Germany invades Soviet Union
Hitler's Invasion of Russia in WWII
Germany invaded Russia, violating the Non-Aggression Pact, and causing Stalin to become super angry at Germany. This action upset Stalin a lot due to their Non-Aggression pact that Hitler signed. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Truly a Sneak Attack
The Japanese launched a surprise bombing at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This attack caused the US to join the World War and attack Japan. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of Stalingrad
Hitler wanted the city. It was a strategic important city. Stalin did not want to lose a city with his name. Russia won and the German spirits were broken -
Battle of Midway
Battle of Midway
The US island hopped in order to easier capture islands and win. This was the turning point in the Pacific WWII -
Battle of Tarawa
Battle of Tarawa
Japanese held the island of Betio in the Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands. Despite heavy resistance from large Japanese forces, the Marines gained control. This was another island that the US wanted control of for strategic reasons. -
Normandy Invasion (D-Day)
D-Day Overview
Allied troops invade German-occupied France on the beaches of Normandy. Victory ensured western allies would be able to push deep into central Europe. Ths was an important event due to the significance of the invasion and the large amounts of casualities. -
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of the Bulge
Split the allied armies by means of a surprise blitzkrieg thrust through Ardennes to Antwerp. This battle was seen as Hitler's last major offense in war. Brought the end of the German army and Nazi riegn. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima was defended by roughly 23,000 Japanese army and navy troops, who fought from an elaborate network of caves, dugouts, tunnels and underground installations. Despite the difficulty of the conditions, the marines wiped out the defending forces after a month of fighting. This was the first step in the Japanese surrender. -
Germany Surrenders
Germany surrenders unconditionally to the allies at Reims
Germany surrendered all forces. This was an important part because it brought the war closing to the end. -
US Drops Atomic Bomb on Japan
Atomic Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima
Truman ordered Enola Gay to be dropped on Japan in order to bring the war to a speedy end.
