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Blitzkrieg
Hitler launched a Blitzkrieg against Denmark and Norway after a winter of waiting. This was his resume of attacks. -
Battle of Britain
Luftwaffe launched an offensive and the German planes bombed British air and naval bases, harbors, communication centers, and war industries. The British fought back using an effective radar system but they suffered major losses. -
Invasion of the Soviet Union
Hitler invaded the Soviet Union because he perceived that as Britain's last hope. The fight went on for about 1800 miles. The German troops advanced rapidly and captured many Russian soldiers. The German armies were then stopped because they had not prepared for the winter. -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese aircraft attacked the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This surprise attack destroyed over 350 aircraft, sunk 18 ships, and killed about 3500 Americans. -
Battle of Stalingrad
When Hitler went to overtake Stalingrad, the Soviets launched a counterattack and encircled the Germans. All supplies were cut off in the midst of winter and the Germans were forced to surrender. -
El Alamein
British and American forces invaded French North America. They forced the German and Italian troops there to surrender.
