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German Blitzkrieg
What Happened: Germany overran much of Europe and was victorious for more than two years by relying on a new Military tactic.
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Germany's Invation of Poland
What Happened: Britain and France had declared war on Germany in september, 1939.
Why it happened: Nazi leader Adolf Hitler claimed the massive invasion was a difensive action.
The after effects: Almost Three Million Polish Jews were killed in Nazi death camps.
