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German invades Poland with Blitzkrieg (lighting war).
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Great Britain and France declare war on Germany after the blitzkrieg against Poland. Could not help Poland in time as Poland collapsed within weeks
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Germany conquers Holand and Belgium in May while the French are attacked through the Ardennes.
Netherlands: May 10-17
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France falls after a month of fighting. Divided into German occupied France, Italy occupied France, and an unoccupied part which would be in control by French Officials in cooperation with Hitler.
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Germans try to invade Britain by bombings to make way for ground troops. Failed in creating path for land invasion and Britain is first country to still stand after battle. Ended October 31, 1940
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Invades Soviet Union and advances deep into Soviet territory until winter comes and freezes and destroys their attempt.
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The Japanese bombard Pearl Harbor, destroys majority of base.
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United States declares war immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
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Soldiers surrender to Japanese in the Philippines and forced on a 5 day march. Thousands of soldiers died.
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Halted the Japanese attack on New Guinea. First time to halt the Japanese forces.
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Americans broke the japanese code and had intelligence to counter the planed attack on midway, again stopping Japanese advancement.
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First major offense against the Japanese by Allied forces. Control over Guadalcanal and area islands now put Japan on the retreat.
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American forces invade North Africa to and are successful in taking terrirtory by Nov 16
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Allied forces invade Siciliy to gain access to Italy. Invasion lasts till August 17.
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Allies invade Italy to gain access to mainland Europe. Invasion ends on the 16th and takes a year to work their way up to Rome.
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Allied forces invade Normandy, France and eventually secure the area.
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German surprise offensive attack that created a bulge in the allied front line.
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American invade Iwo Jima in order provide a much needed range for emergency landing for B-29 Bombers and attack on main land Japan. Japanese troops refused to surrender. Island was taken by March 26.
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Victory in Europe Day, Allies accept unconditional surrender of armed forces.
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Japan surrenders ending World War 2. Taken place on USS Missouri a month after 2 atomic bombings and the invasion of Manchuria by Soviets.
