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Invasion of Poland
The Invasion of Poland led up to WW2. Nazi Germany invaded Poland triggering the beginning of the war. The invasion was a result of Hitlers aggressive policies and his desire to create a "Greater Germany" by terrorizing his neighboring territories. -
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was a devastating surprise attack that killed thousands of people and led the US to enter WW2. Pearl Harbor was a military base in Hawaii that was bombed. The attack happened on December 7th, 1941. Pearl Harbor is still going strong, honoring those who were killed on that tragic day. -
Holocaust
The Holocaust was one of the darkest period in human history. Over 6 million Jews and other individuals were murdered. The Holocaust was carried out by Nazi Germany during WW2. It was a result of the Nazi's racist ideology and desire for a "pure" Aryan race. -
Operation Torch
It was a joint allied invasion of North Africa. It involved over 100,000 troops. It was aimed at securing the region and opening up a new front in the war. The operation was a success, and the Allied forces were able to secure key ports and airfields in North Africa. -
D-Day
Allied forces launched a massive invasion of Normandy, France in an effort to liberate western Europe from Nazi control. It was the largest amphibious assult in history. The success of D-Day marked a major turning point in the war paving the way for Allied victory.