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The Holocaust
Six millions Jews were systematically and brutally murdered by the Nazis. Millions of non-Jews such as Gypsies, people with disabilities, and homosexuals were persecuted by the Nazis. -
Kristallnacht
Considered the "Night of Broken Glass". Mobs throughout Germany destroyed Jewish property and terrorized Jews. -
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Battle of Britain
Struggle between Britain and Nazi Germany. Ended in defeat for Germany. Britain won -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
This sparked the United States entrance into World War II. Japan bombs Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The next day the United States declares war on Japan -
Battle of Midway
The battle took place on June 5, 1942. United States Navy defeated a Japanese attack against Midway. -
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Battle of Guadacanal
A six month battle taken place in Guadalcanal where the U.S. was attempting to invade the Japanese airfield. -
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Battle of Stalingrad
Major battle in which Germany fought the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad. The Soviet Union won the battle -
D-Day
The Allied forces of Britain, America, Canada, and France attacked German forces on the coast of Normandy, France. The Allies attacked and gained a victory that had become the turning point for World War II in Europe. -
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Battle of Okinawa
Allies capture Japan's stronghold island along with Iwo Jima. -
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Nuremberg Trials
A trial of 22 Nazi leaders who were charged with war crimes.
