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German invasion of Poland
Germany wanted to gain territory by invading a neighbor country. The beginning of the war. -
Fall of France
The Germans invade France and the low countries. France declared war on Germany. Germany won, giving Germany the opportunity to attack the Soviet Union. -
Battle of Britain
Germany wanted to attack the UK, but they first needed to defeat the Great Britain's air force. First ever battle on air and Britain won. -
German invasion of the Soviet Union
Germany wanted to invade the Soviet Union, breaking the pact between these two countries. This was the biggest German military operation of WWII. -
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
An attack coming from Japan towards the United States. The United States join the war to fight for their lives and freedom. -
Battle of Midway
Battle between the United States and Japan. I was an important naval victory for the United States. It marked a turning point for both countries in the military. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Germany and the Soviet Union fight for the city of Stalingrad. The Soviet Union won marking the end of Germany's advances into Eastern Europe. First major German loss. -
D-Day
The Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany control. The Allies forces attacked the German military, winning. They created a turning point of the war in Europe. -
Atomic bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The end event at WWII. Japan surrender after the attacks. Over 100,000 and 200,000 people died.