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Rise of Fascism and Nazism
After World War I when Hitler came into power. -
Neutrality Act
Agreed to try and have limited U.S. involvement in future wars. -
Germany's Expansion and Annexation of Austria
German troops entered Austria and received support. The day after Austria was incorporated into Germany. It was he first step of Hitlers plan the German Empire. -
Signing of the Non Aggression Pact (Germany and U.S.S.R)
Nazi-Germany and the Soviet Union, two very big enemies, agreed to take no military action against each other for the next 10 years. -
Blitzkrieg Attack on Poland
The "blitzkrieg" equired the concentration of tanks, planes, and artillery along a narrow front. Helped Germany encircle their enemies and force them to surrender. First and Succesfully used this tactic on Poland. -
Battle of Britian
The Second World War air campaign waged by the German Air Force against the United Kingdom. -
Lend-Lease Act
The principal means for providing U.S. military aid to foreign nations. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
A surprise military strike from the Japanese. Hawaii did not expect it to come at all. -
Battle of Midway
Crucial naval battle that occured in the Pacific Theatre. Imperial Japanese Navy was defeated by the United States Navy. -
Battle of Stalingrad
One of the bloodiest battles in history. There were casualties of nearly 2 million in all. -
Invasion of Africa by Eisenhower
Eisenhower headed Operation Torch, the successful Allied invasion of North Africa. He also directed the fall of Rome in June 1944. -
Transition of the U.S. Homefront to War Production
Women started to work in factories and were encouraged to grow own food. They also began to produce airplanes. They earned a lot more money for help after The Depression. -
D-Day
Allied forces invaded northern France. -
Liberation of Majdanek
Soviet forces liberated the Majdanek extermination camp. -
The Battle of the Bulge
A major German offensive campaign. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Major battle, United States Armed Forces landed and captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Japanese Imperial Army. -
Battle of Okinawa
Largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War of World War II. 82 days long. -
V-E Day
Victory in Europe. -
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Hiroshima almost completely destroyed by first atomic bomb. Nagasaki was bombed after. Hastened surrender of Japan. -
V-J Day
Japan formally surrendered. -
Battle of Britain
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Battle of Britain