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Italian invasion of Ethiopia
Ethiopia's annexation and incorporation into Italian East Africa in 1936—marked the last chapter in Italian colonial history. The Italian leader Mussolini claimed that his policies of expansion were no different from the colonial powers in Africa.This came to an end with the eviction of Italy from the horn of Africa by the the British in 1941, during WWII. -
Spanish Civil War
This was a revolt against the Republican government of Spain. Spain was a testing ground for tanks and air warfare, however this caused a threat to the international equilibrium that resulted in WII. -
Rape of Nanjing of China
The mass killing of Cinese citrizens by the Japanese army after taking control of Nanjing, China. Many acts took place such as rapes and murders. The death tool was more than 100,000. They took over central china to win international support. -
German annexation of the Sudetenland
Adolf Hitler demanded and wanted that Sudetenland to become part of Germany. Sudetenland now modern day Czech Republic gave their region to germany. After the war everything was back to normal. Czech Republic eventually became an independent nation. -
German Invasion of Poland
The Nazis, Soviet Union, and Slovak invaded poland this began the start of WWII. It ended October 6, 1939 with Germany and The Soviet Union annexing and dividing Poland. -
France and Great Britain declare war on Germany
Germany invaded Poland. Both france and Great Britain had warned Germany that this would cause a bad act, and war would be caused. -
Pearl Harbor
Was the site of the surprised attacked when Japnanese ships and naval bases destroyed the island of Pearl Harbor. This caused the United States to enter the war. -
El- Alamein
The Battle of El Alamein fought in the deserts of North Africa. It is seen as one of the victories of WWII. El Alamein lead to the surrender of germans in North Africa in 1943. -
Guadalcanal
Japanese troops tooke over this island. It was know for heavy fighting. When the U.S. came in they forced the Japanese to move out. -
Stalingrad
This is one of the most important battles in history. This caused a turning point in WWII. Soviet troops did not let German troops take Stalingard an important city of the Volga River. -
D-Day
A term which meant to be quiet and describe when military operations would take place. The most famous one is when the allies invaded Normandy. This is know as the largest seaborn operation that took place. -
Philippines (Battle of Manila)
Some of the worst fighting took place here during the war. The island was attacked by the japanese during the early part of the war. -
Yalta Conference
It was one of the most important conference in key allied leaders. Their countries became know as the "BIG THREE." It took place in Yalta a famous sea resort. Important decisions caused debates. -
The end of the War in Europe
WWII brought great destruction to the European continent. Many countries became communist after the war. -
Dropping of atomic bomb on Hiroshima
During the war the U.S. dropped a single bomb on the island in the center of the city in Hiroshima. Hiroshima was rebuilt after the war. -
Dropping of atomic bomb on Nagasaki
A second bond was dropped but this time it was in Nagasaki. The bomb destroyed 5 sqaure miles. Over 100,000 people died. -
The end of the War in Asia
V-JDay stands for Victory of Japan Day. This made the end of WWII. Japan had agreed to surrender. -
Nuremberg Trails
Was a series of military authorities held by the allied forces of the war. It took place in Nuremberg, Germany at the Palce of Justice.
