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World War II -
Japanese Invasion of China
This was the second war between the two Nations. Japan wanted land and natural resources that China possesed.
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German Invasion of Poland
During this event Germany invaded Poland. Germany attacked to neutralize their Eastern front. This was the first major battle of WWIIhttp://www.secondworldwarhistory.com/invasion-of-poland.asp -
German Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg was the method used by Germany to attack. It was a skillful use of ground and air troops. It was their main tactic.
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Battle of Midway
Battle of Midway was a major battle fought in the Pacific between the US and Japan. The Japan hoped to destroy the rest of the American carriers. Japan's plan had utterly failed.
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Fall of Paris
Germany began their attack on France about one month before this date. This is when the German troops arrived in Paris unopposed, symbolizing the fall of France.
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Operation Barbarossa
It was Germany's plan to invade the Soviet Union. This meant that Germany would control most of Europe.
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Pearl Harbor
This was Japan's major invasion the Hawaiian islands. It was designed to devastate our Pacific Fleet. It got the US involved in the war.
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Wannsee Conference
It was a meeting held by German Officials. The purpose of the meeting was to insure the cooperation of other German leaders.
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Battle of Stalingrad
Battle of Stalingrad was one of the biggest battles between Germany and the Soviet Union. Both leaders would not let their armies be defeated. After mass casualties on both sides Germany finally surrendered the following year.
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Operation Gomorrah
British bombers run at the German city of Hamburg during the night while Americans attack it durng the day. This was a major air strike.
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D-Day [Normandy Invasion]
This was a major attack planned by the Allies. It was meant for them to get a foothold in France and then advance. It was a major turning point of the war.
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Operation Thunderclap
Operation Thunderclap was a planned invasion that never occured. It was meant to be a massive attack on Berlin, devastating their morale.
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Battle of the Bulge
This was a major counteroffensive for the German army. It delayed the Allied advance and killed many American soldiers.
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Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Iwo Jima was battle for one of the islands in the Pacific. The island would give America a great advantage in the area. It was a major battle.
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Battle of Okinawa
Okinawa was major startegic marker was both the US and Japan. It was the last stop before the Japanese mainland. It would give the US a place to launch attacks from.
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VE Day
Stands for Victory in Europe Day. It was the day the allies accepted Germany's unconditional surrender. It marked the end of the war in Europe.
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Dropping of the Atomic Bombs
The US drops the first Atom bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Three days later they would drop another one on Nagasaki. This resulted in the Japanese surrender.
http://spartacus-educational.com/2WWbattles.htm
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