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Japanese invasion of china
Also called the Rape of Nanking, started when the Japenese claimed that they were fired on by Chinese troops at the Marco Polo Bridge near Bejing. -
rape of nanking
In what became known as the Rape of Nanking, the Japanese butchered an estimated 150,000 male war prisoners, massacred an additional 50,000 male civilians, and raped at least 20,000 women and girls of all ages, many of whom were mutilated or killed in the process. -
Germans Blitzkrieg
Also meaning "lightning war", was an innovative technique first used by the Germans that focused around bombs and light tanks. -
germanys invasion of poland
Fall of 1939, Germany invades Poland. Planning to use their secret weapon--the Blitzkrieg, But what Polan doesnt realize is this time. The Blitzkrieg is going to be successful and it going to be the beginning of the largest active, military we have ever seen. -
fall of paris
Since the Germans entered Paris and America froze their assets and didn't want to get in the middle of it. Paris became an abandoned city. Most people fled, while others had to wait until they had the chance. -
operation barbossa
Hitler launched his armies eastward in a massive invasion of the Soviet Union. This WAS the crucial turning point of WWII. -
pearl harbor
Just before 8 a.m. hundreds of Japenese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. It only last 2 hours but it was a blood bath. More than 2,00 American soldiers died and another 1,00 were wounded. -
wannasee conference
On this day Nazi officials meet to discuss the "Final Solution" about the Jews. Which ends in what we all know as the Concetration Camps or Death Camps. -
battle of midway
This is 6 months after the battle of Pearl Harbor. Where American troops get the revenge they deserve and defeat the Japan. -
warsaw ghetto uprising
The Uprising was a Rebelion of Jewish people in the Poland capital. They collected artillery and fought back against the Nazis. Although no one got away. The Nazis losts thousands of men. -
kasserine pass
On this day German Gen. Rommel and his Afrika Korps launch an offensive against an allied defensive line in Tunisia, North Africa. -
operation gomarrah
British bombers raid Hamburg, Germany. And Americans bomb by day. Known as "Blitzweek". -
D-day Normandy invasion
The battle of Normandy resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany's control. -
Battle of the buldge
Hitler tried to split the Allied armies in the northwest Europe by means of surprise blitzkrieg thrust through theh Ardennes to Antwerp. -
battle of iwo jima
Iwo Jima was defended by roughly 23,00 Japenese army and navy troops who fought from and elaborate network of caves, dugouts, tunnels, and underground installations. -
Battle of okinawa
Last and biggest battle of the Pacific island. Which involved 287,000 troops of the U.S. tenth army against 130,000 soldiers of the Japense Thirty-second army. -
Ve day
The day Americans and Britains defeated the Nazis. -
dropping of the atomic bombs
At app. 8:15 a.m. US B-29 bomber dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima the city of Japan. Instantly killing 80,000 people. 3 days later another bomb was dropped in Nagasaki killing 40,000 more. -
Vj day
The day Japan surrendered unconditionally to the Allies. -
postdam declaration
The leaders come together and put together a declaration. Which they all demand Japan surrender.
