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German Invasion of Poland
The Invasion of Poland was Germany's first fight that had started World War 2. It was extremly significant, Because it was the first war to start Word War 2. Germany was able to overthough the old power of Poland and become its main power. This had caused many Poland people and soilders to become forced to work for Germany. This people were treated baddly by German officers. This had been the beginning of World War 2. -
Battle of Britain
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Battle of Britain
Started on September 7, 1940, endded May 10, 1941. This war was Germany attacking Britain with bombing raids trying to break Britains moral. Germany did this attacking places like London and other major cities. This raids no matter how much death they caused Britain would continue to fight. The signifigance of this was it was the first defeat in Hitler's army for World War 2. -
Operation of Barbarossa
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Operation Barbarossa
Operation Barbarossa was Hitlers quickly put together plan to take out Russia in one quick blow. With Russia's resources, Hilter hoped to get Britain to surrender. The first part of the plan seemed to have gone well, open road to main cities for capture. After that Germany was able to move its forces deep into Russia and take some of its resources along with captives. Significance of this Operation was that Germany had gained many resources, this had made Germay gain some strength. -
Battle of Moscow
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Battle of Moscow
The Battle of Moscow took place after phase one of operation Barbatossa had been sucssessful. Phase two for it was more difficult for Russia had been ready to start sending more troops. Phase two was and attack for Moscow, for it was a communication and industrial center for Russia. The significance of this war was that Russia was able to fight off Germany from Moscow, with the few people they had left. This also proved ther Germany could be beaten. -
Battle of Stalingrad, Russia
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Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was a major war turning point. This war managed to defeat Germany just about out of Russia. This war was significant because it pushed Germany out of Russia, therefore depleating some or most of its resources. This had left Germany some problems with lack of resources. This war also boosted Russia's moral making them feel strongger and much better. -
Battle of Kursk
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Battle of Kursk
The battle of Kursk was another major battle on the Eastern front. This war had endded German dominance in Russia, therefore continuing to weaking Germany army. This war was fought when Hitler saw an opening to try and take back some ground that was last after resent battles. Hitler ordered an attack on Kursk to gain this ground. Once the war was fought Germany had no power left in Russia, and began to weaken. Russia now had power over their land once more. -
D-Day
D-Day had many major points with it. One of the major points are the landings in Normandy, France. The reason for this was to try and end the war a quickly as possible, so troops were sent in to land on Normandy. This had been significant because it marked a turning point in the war with the Allies finally started to take back France. The outcome of D-day was much death but aslo a push back for Germany in many areas. -
Battle of the Bulge
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Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was called this because German troops created a bulge in the Allies lines. This was significant because it had endded German attacks, and put Germany on a defence. So with Germany defending instead of attacking, Germany had become much weaker. -
Battle of Berlin
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Battle of Berlin
The battle of Berlin was the Allies finally tkaing world war 2 for Germany. Germany was under going bombing raids from Britain and foot attacks for Russia The battle of Berlin was the end of world war two for Europe. Germany had no more power and Berlin was split between Allies and Russia. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was a major endding to the Pacific Theater of World War 2. The bombs were dopped to force Japan to surrender after many warnings about the bombs. This was significant because it was the first time atomic bombs were ever used in war. It also left a major impact of Japan with thousands dead between Hiroshima and Nagasaki. this bombing were the final closing for World War 2. -
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Atomic bombing of Hiroshima/ Nagasaki
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was a major endding to the Pacific Theater of World War 2. The bombs were dopped to force Japan to surrender after many warnings about the bombs. This was significant because it was the first time atomic bombs were ever used in war. It also left a major impact of Japan with thousands dead between Hiroshima and Nagasaki. this bombing were the final closing for World War 2.
