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German Blitzkrieg and Poland
The German Blitzkrieg, also known as the "lightning war", was a military tactic used by Germany when fighting in the war. Germany used this military strategy against Poland in 1939. The start of the war began in 1939 when Germany used the "lightning war" to invade poland and the Baltic Nations.
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Invasion of France
The invasion of France was a huge success for Germany. Germany used the "lightning war" and took control of France. France surrendered and signed an armistice thus permitting Germany to take control of northern France. With this victory and the peace between the Soviet Union and Germany. Germany set their sights on Britain.
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Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain took place in the air. German bombers targeted the streets of Britain and railroads. These bombing continued for three days until germany pilots turned their sights on RAF Air Bases. Germany had two days of massive attacks. The first was September 7 that was very successful. The Second attack was September 15 but germany took many casualties. In the end Britain preveiled and German retreated.
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Lend Lease Act
The Lend Lease allowed the United States to trade and supply military aid to foreign countries during WWII. Many countries like Britain and Soviet Union gained many weapons through this act. This brought the United States one step closer into the war. The Lend Lease Act allowed these countries to get the supplies needed and would replace the products used later.
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Invasion on the Soviet Union
The invasion of the Soviet Union was a brutal mistake for German soldiers. Russia has harsh winters, so many soldiers froze. Hitler only advanced into Russia due to France being under German control. Withe France out of the way, Germany didn't have to fight a two-front war. German soldiers had the advantage until they hit the snow. Just when the Soviet Union was about to give up, they came roaring back to life.
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Operation Barbarossa
Operation Barbarossa was a massive invasion planned by Germany to invade Soviet Union. The plan was to have three different groups. 300 tanks and 150 divisions were sent into the Soviet Union territory and took a lot of land. As soon as the weather turned cold, German troops quickly decreased. Then Soviet troops took back over.
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Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was final straw for America. Japanese pilots bombed ships, planes, and airstips because we had stopped supplying oil to them. The U.S. had many casualties and ships like the USS. Arizona and USS. California had been sunken.
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After Effect of Pearl Harbor
The United States took a huge lose in casualties. After Pearl Harbor, the U.S. declared war on Japan. Immediately after, Germany and Italy declared war on the U.S.
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Bataan Death March
The Bataan Death March was American troops who marched 65 miles to a prison camp. Alongside marching with them were philippine citizens. Thousands perished and they were only feed one meal of rice.
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Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was 6 months after Pearl Harbor. Thanks to advance Code reading, the U.S was able to intercept Japan's plan to ambush. This victory allowed the U.S and the allies to take a offensive stand. The original plane was to draw out the U.S fleets and then attack Pearl Harbor again this time crushing them. But was stopped the attack and turned the tables.
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Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was violent revolt that prevented Nazi soldiers to deport those who were in the ghetto. The result of the revolt was an inspiration to others in extermination camps and Ghettos.
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Liberation of Concentration Camps
The Liberation of Concentration Camps began in July of 1944 by the Soviet Union. As the war came to a close, many allied countries found more Concentration Camps and liberated them. In total, 60,000 prisoners were found alive and 10,000 dead by the time April came around in 1945. As time went the death count rose.
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D-Day
The invasion began at 6:30 am. British and Canadian troops had already gotten through enemy lines. When the U.S reached Utah beach they faced heavy infantry. 2,000 Americans soldiers lost their lives trying to take the beach.
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Battle of the Bulge
This Battle was the last major offensive the German Nation had. The Germans fought Americans in an unique shape. They fought in a shape of a bulge. Germany was very successful also because they were able to use English Speech. This contered the American troops.
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Battle of Iwo Jima
American bombers raided the only 74 times during this battle. For America, they could only take this island one yard at a time because there were always troops at every advantage given.
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Japan Surrenders
An American bomber dropped the world's first atomic bomb over Hiroshima. The explosion wiped out 90 percent of the cities and took 80,000 lives. The second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki killing 40,000 people. The Japan Emperor declared his surrender and stated that this bomb was new but cruel.
https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki
