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Germany Attacks Poland Continued
I choose this event to mark why Germany attacked Poland, Germany used Poland to build their concertation camps so that Germany wouldn’t get so much blame if there were to lose the war, which they did. -
Germany attacks Poland
The invasion of Poland was led by German's leader Hitler on the 1st of September 1939. Poland was attacked by the Nazi army and the Italian army, in the morning from West, South and North of Poland. Poland withdrew their defences and waited for reinforcement from France and Britain. On the 3rd of September 1939, Britain and France declared war on Germany. On the 6th of October Germany and the Soviets gained full power over Poland (but Poland never surrender). -
France Surrenders to Germany
May the 10th 1940, the Nazi army and the Italian army used the blitzkrieg tactic to attack France, Belgium and Netherlands. The allies and the French defenders are force backward to abandon Dunkirk. After abandoning Dunkirk, the German army head southwards; French abandon Paris allowing Germany to overtake its capital.22nd of June 1940 an Armistice is signed allowing 2/3 of France to be owned by Germany. -
France Surrenders to Germany Continued
The reason why I choose this event was to show how strong and power Germany was. Also that Germany only started war due to humiliation and revenge. -
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Battle of Britain
The battle of Britain or known as the "Air battle for England" by Germany, began on the 1st of July - Sept 1940. The reason for Germany to attack Britain was mainly to force Britain to agree to a peace settlement. But the British prime minster, Winston Churchill refused to negotiate for peace. Which lead to the attack from Germany, where Hitler planned Operation Sea Lion, where air attacks were landed in Britain. Britain defended back with the United Kingdom Royal Air Force. -
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Battle of Britain Continued
In the ended the Nazi lost to Britain strong defence. The aftermath led to 15000 British civilians being killed. The reason why I choose the Battle of Britain, was to show how strong and powerful Britain was. With their powerful air force and navy Germany had no chance. -
Germany Invades Russia
1941 June the 22nd Hitler planned to attack the Soviet Union (Russia), known as Operation Barbarossa. Germany used 3/4 of their armed forces and forces from the countries the taken, The attack between Russia and Germany was known as the largest warfare in history. Russia was neutral during WW22, therefore Germany attacking Russia was a grave mistake. -
Germany Invades Russia Continued
Because it gave the allies an upper hand to the war as well Germany lost many men from attacking Russia. In the end Germany failed to defeat the Soviet Union making it a huge turning point in the war. Historians also say this is how Hitler lost the war. I choose this event to show the turning point in the war, if German had not attacked Russia they could of won the war. But since they did attack Russia who was on neutral term; it gave the allies a huge advantage against Germany. -
Japanese bommb American Fleet at Pearl Habour
On the 7th of December the Battle of Pearl Harbour happened, the Imperial Japanese Navy bombed Pearl Harbour. The attack on America was an surprise attack as it was taken place in the morning. The attack on Pearl Harbour led America into WW2 in both the Pacific and European war, Japan's attack on America was a tactical plan. After America declared war, on the 11th of December Germany and Italy also declared war on the US. -
Japanese bomb American Fleet at Pearl Harbour Continued
I choose the event to show reckless attack from Japan, which led it to the atomic bombings. -
Japanese bomb Darwin
The bombing of Darwin happened on the 19th of February 1942, by Japanese aircraft. In the attack Australia lost many supplies as well as the Postal Radio Station, which led to loss of contact with the allies. The attack in Darwin was expected as after the attack in Singapore made Australia worried as Singapore was close by to Australia. The air raid sirens at Darwin weren't sounded before the raid, which led to the disastrous result. -
Japanese bomb Darwin
I choose the event because I wanted to show how unprepared Australia was and how the British army didn’t even want to help, due to their situation in Europe. -
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Australian fight the Japanese along the Kokoda track, Papua, preventing them from taking Port Moresby
On July 1942 the Australian army started to take the long 96km Kokoda track to prevent Japan from taking Port Moresby. The Kokoda track was steep and muddy, which provided the Australian soldier with the worst environment conditions. The soldier that we were sent to fight in Papua New Guinea were barely trained 18 - 19 year old soldiers, since. On the 24th of September 1942 the Japanese retreated due to lack of supplies. In the campaign, 607 Australians lost their lives. -
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Australian fight the Japanese along the Kokoda track, Papua, preventing them from taking Port Moresby Continued
The reason why I choose this event was to show the harsh environmental condition 18 -19 year old soldier had to go through. -
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American forces push back the Japanese force island by island
The Pacific War was mainly fought by Japan, America and Australia during January 1944 to June 1945. Japan was able to invaded and obtain Malaya, Singapore, Hong Kong, Hawaii, Wake Island, Guam and the Philippines. America increased numbered of ships, planes and trained aircrew. The allies went along the Pacific seizing one island bit by bit. The goal of the allies was to get closer to Japan to launch air attacks ad if necessary invade Japan. -
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American forces push back the Japanese force island by island Continued
The result of the Pacific war, led to surrender of Japan, weakening European colonial powers, Indonesian National Revolution, First Indochina War and the Korean War. I choose this to show the power of America, after Japan attacked Pearl Harbour the Americans went on to attack Japan showing their strong power and capability. -
D-Day Landings in Normandy, France
D-Day was the landing of the British, US and Canadian troops on the beaches of Normandy. The landing in Normandy was known as the largest seaborne invasion in history. The men landing, were faced with heavy firing when landing as well on the shore there were harsh obstacles to get over. D-day landing was aimed to retrieve back western Europe. The send result ended up as the allied victory. -
D-Day Landings in Mormandy, France
I choose this event to show what the men were facing in the allies side. Condition were harsh, but even landing into the battlefield was worst. -
Allies enter Berlin and Hitler commits suicide
I choose this to show what a coward Hitler was, instead of signing a surrender document, Hitler decided to suicide. Also showed how Hitler was afraid to be executed by the allies after hearing about Mussolini. -
Allies enter Berlin and Hitler commits suicide
April 1945, Soviet Union and the allies raced into Germany to capture Berlin, this was known as the "Race to Berlin"; was a strategic plan by the Soviet Union. The battle in Berlin was known as the bloodiest battle in history. When the Berlin fell, the Soviet soldiers raised a flag over the Reichstag in Berlin. Reichstag was a symbolic of the ' fascist beast", which was known as the most symbolic target in Berlin. -
Allies enter Berlin and Hitler commits suicide
On the 29th of April 1945 Hitler married Eva Braun, on that day he was informed about Mussolini execution which made him more desperate not be captured. April the 30th 1945 Hitler was staying in the Reich Chancellery, where the Soviet Union were coming closer and closer. Hitler suicide by shotting himself, whereas his wife bit into a cyanide capsule (poison). When their corpse are found, they are burnt up. -
The end of war in Europe
Victory in Europe Day was held on 8th of May 1945 after the "Race of Berlin". The Act of Military Surrender was signed on the 7th of May 1945 in France and on the 8th of May in Berlin Germany. Which marked the end of World War 2 in Europe, which brought peace until our present time now. I chose this event to show the power of the Allies, and that good will always win. -
Japan rejects the Allies offer for armiatices
During Nov 1944 and August 1945 Allies flew over Japan dropping bomb on them. This over 660 000 civilian deaths. When asked to surrender Japan rejects at first, leaving the American to choose a forceful way to make Japan surrender. The reason why I choose this event was to show how stubborn Japan was to surrender. If Japan had accepted the armistices, the Japan wouldn't of been wiped out by the two Nuclear Bombs. -
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Atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
On the 6th and 9th of August 1945 America dropped down two Atomic bombs in Japan; America was only allowed to drop the bomb until given consent by United Kingdom. The reason why an atomic bomb was dropped on Japan was to make Japan surrender. The bomb were dropped in the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki which wiped out immediately 129, 000 people. This was the first ever used nuclear weapon in warfare history. Nuclear bombs from America were first tested in the Mexican desert. -
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Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
I choose this event to show what happened when Japan refused to surrender. If Japan surrendered its wouldn’t of been this horrific. -
Japan unconditionally surrenders
14th of August 1945 is known as "Victory in the Pacific Day" as Japan official surrender. On September 2, 1945 was when the signing of the surrender document occurred, which marked the ending of World War 2. After the surrender of Japan, in America Time Square they celebrated the victories on the main roads with citizens and the men who went to war. I choose this event was because it official marked the end of World War 2 in the pacific area, which led to joy and happiness in America
