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The start of the World War
The Second World War began on September 1, 1939, when Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland. In response to the invasion, Britain and France declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939. -
Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg means ,, lightning war’’ in German which refers to a military strategy employed by Nazi Germany during World War II. The most notable example of Blitzkrieg occurred during the invasion of France -
Hungary enters the War
Hungary entered the Second World War on the side of the Axis powers, led by Nazi Germany. The key event was the signing of the Tripartite Pact on November 20, 1940, which formalized Hungary's alliance with Germany and Italy. -
Pearl of Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred on December 7, 1941. This was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack on Pearl Harbor was a major factor that led to the United States' entry into World War II. -
D-Day
D-Day, or Operation Overlord, was a pivotal military operation during World War II. It took place on June 6, 1944, when Allied forces, primarily from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other nations, launched a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France. -
Red Army
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Day of victory
The day of victory in 1945 is commonly associated with Victory in Europe (VE) Day, which marked the end of World War II in Europe. This day is celebrated on May 8th. On May 7, 1945, the German High Command signed an unconditional surrender, and the following day, May 8, 1945, became the official day of victory in Europe. -
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Potsdam conference
The Potsdam Conference was a meeting of the Allied leaders to discuss the post-World War II reorganization of Germany and Europe. It took place from July 17 to August 2, 1945, in the suburb of Potsdam, located near Berlin.
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Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
On August 6, 1945, during World War II, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima in Japan
It was the first the first nuclear weapon used in warfare. The bombing resulted in devastating destruction and loss of life. The bombings played a significant role in Japan's decision to surrender, which ultimately led to the end of World War II. -
Capitulation by Hirohito
The capitulation of Hirohito refers to Emperor Hirohito's announcement of Japan's surrender during World War II.
Emperor Hirohito's announcement came after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Soviet Union's declaration of war against Japan. In his recorded radio address, Hirohito stated that the war situation had developed not necessarily to Japan's advantage