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Rape of Nanjing
The Nanjing Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanking, was a tragic event that occurred in Nanjing, China involving Japanese troops raiding civilians of Nanjing. During the massacre, Japanese troops murdered nearly 200,000 male civilians and raped or killed roughly 20,000 female civilians. This resulted in the collapse of the city. It ended in January 1938. https://www.history.com/topics/japan/nanjing-massacre -
Fall of Paris
Occurred in Paris, France. German troops invaded France. It happened because Germany found out that France mobilized for war after Germany invaded Poland. Germany quickly defeated French troops and occupied Paris. This ended on June 25th, 1940. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germans-enter-paris -
Miracle at Dunkirk
Occurred in Dunkirk, Germany. Allied troops were evacuated because their chances of survival were limited. Allied forces were successful. Resulted in many of allied troops' lives being saved. This event ended on June 4th, 1940. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/dunkirk -
Battle of Britain
Took place in the United Kingdom. German Air Force attacked Britain and the British troops defended the UK. Britain won. This was the first major battle fought entirely by air forces. Causes thousands of deaths and damage to planes and other military technology. Ended on October 31, 1940. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-britain-video -
Operation Gomorrah
Occurred in Hamburg, Germany. British and U.S. troops raided Germany as a response to German attacks on the U.K. a few months prior. Caused over 1,500 German casualties. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/operation-gomorrah-is-launched -
D-Day (Normandy Invasion)
Happened in Normandy, France. Allied forces invaded the beach that was occupied by Nazi troops. It was caused by German presence in France. Allied forced won the battle and caused German troops to flea the area. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/d-day -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Took place on the island of Iwo Jima, Japan. The United States troops conquered the island which was previously a Japanese military base. They left only 200 out of 21,000 Japanese troops alive. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima -
Tokyo Fire raids
Took place in Tokyo, Japan. U.S. troops dropped over around 16 square miles of the city. This caused roughly 80,000-130,000 casualties. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/firebombing-of-tokyo
