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Nazi Germany invades Poland
This event is chosen because it was first declaration of war against Germany. Hitler's army invades Poland in 4 days completely taking it over and adopting it into Germany. The Germans at the time did this to expand their territory and take back all they had lost from the first world war. The effects of this event caused many people from Poland and the surrounding areas to become displaced.
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World War II
World war lasted from 1939 to 1945, a total of 7 years.
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Germans Bomb Paris
This event was chosen because it was one of Germany's huge success, that allowed them more access to Europe. In this event the German army punched their way through Europe taking Paris and eventually all of France. The Germans did this to access for of Europe but also to gain revenge for world war I. The effects of this where the entirety of France being left in ruins by the end of world war II just like in world war I.
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Japanese Bomb Perl Harbor
This event is chosen because this is when the United States entered world war II. This event was when the Japanese attacked the U.S. navel base of Pear Harbor killing thousands of american soldiers. The Japanese did this to weaken the U.S. but instead ended up just awakening an army. The effect of this event simply brought the U.S. into the war. Shortly after the U.S. declared war on Japan, Hitler declared war in the United States.
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D-Day landing at Normandy
This event was chosen because it was a major assault and turning point in the war. This event is when the allies landed on the coast of Normandy France. The operation occurred in order to open a way into France. The allies spend months planning for this event to take back Europe. The impact of the event was it allowed the allies to gain back Europe but also they took heavy losses during the process even they had planned for months.
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Soviet Army Reaches Berlin
This event is chosen because it was a major part in the war when victory for the allies was getting very close in Europe. This event was when the Soviet Union finally reached Berlin(Which was the capital of Germany) to end the war in Europe. This event happened to strip the Nazis of their power to end the war. The effects of this battle left the capital of Germany in ruins and sent the Nazi leaders into hiding.
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V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day)
This event is chosen because it was the day the war ended and Nazi Germany was defeated. This event is when the Nazi Germany officially surrendered. This is also when the allies gain control of the country's land and politics. Terms for Germany's surrender begin as well. This event happened in order to bring peace to Europe and justice to the Nazis. The effects of this event lead to the realization and repair of the war destroyed Europe.
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V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day)
This event is chosen because it was a major victory and final end to world war II by the defeat of Japan. This event happened after the United States dropped nuclear bombs on two of japans cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This caused the Japanese to final surrender. This happened to end world war II and to bring justice to the axis powers(Germany, and the other countries). The effects of this left the two cities in japan completely destroyed.
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United Nations is Born
This event is chosen because it was a major milestone to creating something that would allow countries to better interact with each other as well as create something that would aid people in a conflict. This happened right after world war II to make sure to prevent another war in 20 years. The United Nations was created to help solve countries disputes. The effects of this allowed many countries to be held accountable and for their crimes.
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