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The Battle of the Atlantic
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The Battle of the Atlantic
The Battle of the Atlantic consisted of German submarines ad ships targeting allied shipping convoys that were being escorted by allied ships. This was the war's longest continuous military campaign and it showed how shipping lanes are very important to control in a war -
Battle of Britain
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Battle of Britain
German Luftwaffe bombed Britain around the clock. The German air force was heavily degraded by loosing aircraft and pilots that that were shot down by the British. This shows that keeping morale high and generating hope is incredibly important to win battles. -
Battle of the Phillipines
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The Battle of the Phillipines
After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor they launched an invasion upon the Philippines. They US and Philippine forces surrendered and were marched over 60 miles and were tortured and killed along the way. The Battle of the Philippines is a prime example of the brutality and the terror that was WWll. -
Battle of Midway
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The Battle of Midway
The Japanese panned a surprise attack on Midway to destroy naval fleet but the US knew it was coming and destroyed many of the Japanese Aircraft Carriers. This battle was important because it prevented the Japanese from expanding and put them on the defensive for the rest of the War. -
Battle of Guadalcanal
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Battle of Guadalcanal
American Troops launched an offensive on the island of Guadalcanal and took over the Japanese Airbase on the Island and won the battle against the Japanese. The Battle of the Guadalcanal was the first Major Offensive victory for the Allies. It also showed the power of a surprise attack. -
Battle of Stalingrad
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Battle of Stalingrad
Germany launched an offensive on Stalingrad and were gaining ground but when the harsh Russian winter set in that the Germans were not accustomed to they start losing ground and eventually surrendered 91,000 troops to the Russians. This shows that there is a distinct advantage of fighting on your own soil since your soldiers are already accustomed to the climate and the resources/equipment at hand. -
Operation Torch
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Operation Torch
Operation Torch was the allied invasion of the Northern part of Africa and pushed back enemy forces. Operation Torch was the first time Americans and the British had worked together on an invasion plan. The battle also forced the Afrika Korps to surrender. -
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D-Day
Troops were sent to Normandy beaches to establish a beachhead front. This allowed them to transport resources into Europe much faster. Turned the tide of the war because D-day led to the end of the war. -
D-Day
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Battle of Leyte
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The Battle of Leyte Gulf
The Battle of Leyte consisted of the invasion of the island of Leyte in the Philippines and the naval battles that occurred. The win for the Allies in the Battle of Leyte was important because it led to most of the remaining Japanese fleet to be destroyed. This prevented them from transportation resources back to their home islands. -
Battle of the Bulge
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Battle of the Bulge
Hitler wanted to split the allies as they were driving toward Germany and seize the port of Antwerp. Initially the Allies were knocked back but German momentum slowed and they were eventually defeated. This shows that surprise attacks are important with an offensive and it also shows that it is best to be prepared for the worst. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
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Battle of Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima was the US invasion of the Japanese occupied island of Iwo Jima. The Battle of Iwo Jima helped show the Allies that there was an end to the war in sight. It also showed the Allies that the Japanese would fight until every single one of them had died. -
Battle of Okinawa
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The Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa was a casualty heavy battle on the island of Okinawa which was Japanese controlled. By winning the battle of Okinawa the allies were much closer to Japan and could launch an offensive if they needed to. It also showed how terrible Kamikaze pilots were to the Allied fleet.