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Germany Invasion of Poland
Germany's growing power required them to expand thier reached and gather more resources. Due to this, Germany would invade Poland. This gave them more natural resources and land to expand the Empire. -
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World War II
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German Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg was a battle tactic used to confuse the enemy and end battles quickly. This would be used by Germany to gain more land during their offensive push. -
Fall of Paris
Nazi Germany invaded France and captured Paris where Germany would practically control France throught World War II. -
Pearl Harbor
A Japanese attack on U.S. military base located in Hawaii which involed Japanese bombers to destroy American ships weaking the American Pacific naval power. This was due to the United States cutting off oil suppies to Japan. -
Battle of Stalingrad
A fight between the Nazis and the Soviet Union for control of Stalingrad. This would determine the fate of Russia. The Soviets pushed the Nazis back in 1943. -
D-Day
Allied forces raided the beaches of Normandy. This allowed boots on the ground in France. Allies would need these victories to regain France. -
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Battle of the Bulge
An offensive push by Germany against Great Britain and the United States. This was a failed attempt. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Marines attacked the Japanese army on the Island of Iwo Jima to move closer to the Japanese main land. This allowed a closer military base for allied bombings. -
Battle of Okinawa
Battles on the islands of Ryukyu that had the largest amphibious assualt in the Pacific. This allowed the U.S. to move closer to Japan. -
V-E Day
Also known as Victory in Europe Day celebrated on after Germany's surrender. This would be the end of war in Europe. -
Dropping of the Atomic Bombs
The atomic bombs were dropped on Japan in order to defeat Japan. This ended World War II. -
V-J Day
This was the day Japan surrendered aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. This was the end of World War II.
