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Japanese invasion of china
Source In July 7, 1937, conflicts broke out between Japan & China when Japan wanted to be #1 in Asia and wanted to expand their land. But, Japan needed more resources economically. So they invaded Manchuria to get the necessary resources. These events triggered causes of next world war. -
German Invasion of Poland
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On this day, 1.5 million German troops invade Poland. Hitler's purpose for invading Poland was to acquire "living space" for German people. He signed a treaty so that the Soviet Union would help divide Poland. However, Poland had an agreement with Great Britain in which they would be provided with troops if they were to be attakcked. 2 days later, war was declared. -
German Blitzkrieg
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Europe was overrun by Germany due to a new tactoc called "blitzkrieg". Many dangerous weapons were used for achievement such as tanks and planes. This led to destructions of many armies as they were not prepared for these new tactics. -
Operation Barbarossa
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This operation was conducted by the Nazi & Axis partners to invade the soviet union. Finland also joins in the invasion. Te germans quickly overrun the states. This led to a drive in Moscow. -
Pearl Harbor
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On this day, Japenese planes attacked the American naval base in Honolulu. The attacks destroyed 20 naval vessels and resulted in 3000 casualties. The US then declared war on Japan. Japan's allies followed in and declared war on the US. -
Wannsee conference
sourceThis conference was a meeting of Nazi officials to come up with a final solution to attempt exterminating the Jewish population. It was stated that jews would be wiped away from east to west to make living space for the Germans. -
Bataan death march
source After the surrender of the Bataan Peninsula, 75,000 Filipino and American troops were forced to make a 65 mile march to prison camps. They were exposed to intense heat and harsh treatment by the Japanese guards. The march resulted in many deaths. -
Operation Gomorrah
source Hamburg, Germany was raided by british bombers on this night. British aircrafts dropped 2300 tons of bombs. By day, they were also bombed by Americans. This event left tables turning. -
Allied invasion of Italy
source The allied froces launched their invasion of italy on this day. Their plan was to drive the Germans out of Italy to gain Italy so that they could reach Germany through it. -
D-day (Normandy Invasion)
source D day was the day when American, British and Candian forces landed on beaches of the normandy region. It was one of the largest military assaults. Later in August, the landings of Normandy were the beginning of the end of war in Europe -
Battle of the bulge
source Germans received a surprised attack by the Americans. Amnerican troops were being captured by the Germans. This battle was to the advantage of the Allies as they gained more power and still allowed them to continue with the plan to invade Germany. -
Liberation of the camps
source Soviet soldiers were the first to free prisoners from concentration camps in the final stages of the war. When entering Aushcwitz, many of the prisoners were deceased. -
Operation Thunderclap
source The puirpose of this operation was for the allies to bring down the Germans. In order to accomplish their goal, they dropped bombs in Dresden, which killed around 35,000 people. -
Battle of iwo jima
source The purpose behind the invasion was to find a base near the japanese coast for the Americans. US marine divisions landed on the island and was defended by 23,000 japanese forces. After a month of fighting, the Americans won and wiped out all the Japenese forces. -
Battle of Okinawa
source Americans also wanted a base on the island of Okinawa because it was closer to the main part of Japan. The battle took about a week but it was a victory for the Americans. This gain of land helped them to carry out their attacks on Japan. -
VE Day
source VE stands for Victory in Europe. It is the day which Great Britain and the United States celebrate the defeat of the Nazi war machine. It was made a holiday. -
Dropping of the atomic bombs
source On this day, two atomic bombs were dropped on Japan by the Americans. This led Japan to have no coice but to surrender. -
VJ Day
source Japan surrenders on August 14th but it wasnt until september 2nd that it was the ceremony and formal signing of surrender. VJ day marks the end of WWII.
