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Hitler invaded Norway and Denmark and occupied Denmark for easy supply routes from Sweden for their ores.
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After negotiating with the the Soviet Union for half of Poland, Hitler decided to invade Poland, many believe this to be the start of World War 2.
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Great Britain and France declared war on Germany two days after the invasion of Poland.
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The Battle of Britain consisted of many raids by land, air, and sea, most notably by air with both day and night time raids.
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Hitler launched his blitzkrieg tactics against Holland and Poland.
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General Gort was forced to retreat to the coasts of Dunkirk where they were stranded all sea-faring ships were called upon to help rescue stranded British and French troops.
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France signs the Armistice to allow Germany to occupy France.
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The official signing of and alliance between Germany, Japan, and Italy.
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Stalingrad was a major battle for the Russians in order to maintain control of southern Russia.
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A Battle for a military base midway between Japan and US
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Hitler attacks Russia in hopes to strengthen their eastern front and to capture land.
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Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
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US enters the war by declaring war on Japan.
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Allied forces attacked the beaches of German occupied France at Normandy axis forces were unable to hold off the ally attack.
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