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The battle of hedgerows ends
2,500 U.S. bombers broke through German lines. This is a turning point because it allowed U.S. tanks to race through the gap. -
The Battle of Iwo Jima
America needed to get close to Japan. This was a turning point because it allowed the U.S. to refuel their bombers. -
The Battle of Bulge
The Allies raided German fuel stations, allowing the Allies to invade Germany. This is a turning point because the germans had less fuel, meaning they can't fuel tanks or planes -
The invasion of Okinawa
The U.S. was planning to invade Japan. This was a turning point because they finally captured Okinawa in June 22, 1945 -
Hitler's suicide
Hitler knew that defeat was inevitable by swallowing a cyanide pill and shooting himself in his bunker under the Reich Chancellery. This was a turning point because Germany's leader was dead. -
V-E Day
The Germans surrendered after Hitler commited suicide. V-E stands for victory in Europe. This is a turning point because the Germans were out of the war. -
Bombing Hiroshima
The Allies dropped a bomb (Little Boy) was dropped on Hiroshima. This was a turning point because it showed that the Allies meant business. -
Bombing Nagasaki
The U.S. dropped another atomic bomb (Fat Man) on Nagasaki. this is a turning point because this forced Hirohito to surrender. -
V-J day
V-J means victory over Japan. this is a turning point because of the Japanese surrender. -
WWII ends
Douglas MacArthur had accepted Japan's surrender on the battleship Missouri. This was a turning point because the war had finally ended after six years.