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Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany
On this day in history, president Paul von Hindenburg announced Hitler as Chancellor. This made him the official leader of the Nazi party. Info:http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-is-named-chancellor-of-germany
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Germany invades Poland
At one point in Hitler's rule, he signed a non aggression act with Poland. Britain appeased to Hitler's order, and this sparked the start of WW2.
Info:https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005070
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Churchill becomes leader of the British Government
After some commotion between Germany and Britain, Churchill gets appointed as prime minister on May 10th, 1940. He formed an all party coalition and instantly gained popularity from the British people.
Info:http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/events/churchill_becomes_prime_minister
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Italy enters War
Italy entered the war on this day, siding with the Axis powers as the defeat of France became apparent. And after the defeat of France, Hitler declared that Nazi Germany would attack the soviet union the following spring. The had joined as an ally of Germany.
Info:https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005177
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Battle of Britain
On this day in 1940, Germany officially begins their first series of airstrikes against Great Britain. 120 German bombers attacked a British shipping convoy.
Info:http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-battle-of-britain-begins
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Axis Powers break non Aggression pact
Germany and the Soviet Union created a non aggression pact in order to prevent any wars from occurring. Shortly after, Germany broke the pact by attacking Poland.
Info:http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/german-soviet-nonaggression-pact
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Attack on Pearl Harbour
On this day thousands of Japanese air forces attacked the American naval base at pearl harbour. More than 2,000 americans died in the attack.
Info:http://ssoltanhistory.weebly.com/operation-barbarossa.html
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Bataan Death March
On this day the Bataan Peninsula was surrendered to the Japanese. Shortly afterwards, 75,000 American and Pilipino troops were forced to take a 65 mile march to a prison camp.
Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bataan-death-march
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Battle of Coral Sea
The battle of Coral Sea was a major Naval battle fought between Japan, America, and Australia. This happened in the Pacific Theatre of WW2.
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Battle of Midway
The battle of midway is known for being one of the most decisive US victories against Japan. During this four day battle, the US Pacific fleet managed to destroy four Japanese aircrafts.
Info:http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-midway-begins
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Battle of Stalingrad
This battle is known for being the most successful battle of the Russian's Great Patriotic War. It stopped the German advance into the Soviet Union. It was one of the bloodiest battles, with a total of 2 million civilian and military casualties.
Info:http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad -
Italy surrenders to Allies
After Mussolini was deposed from power and General Pietro began negotiating with General Eisenhower. Weeks later, Pietro announces an official surrender.
Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italian-surrender-is-announced
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D-Day
The Battle of Normandy resulted in the Allied Liberation from Nazi Germany's control. Shortly after, D- Day came. This was one of the largest invasions.
Info:http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day
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Liberation of Concentration Camps
On this day, soldiers went to the Majdenek concentration camp in Poland. Word eventually spread and the other camps were exposed.
Info:https://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007724
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Liberation of Paris
After 4 years of being under Nazi occupation, on this day Paris was liberated by the French 2nd Armoured Division and the US 4th Infantry Division. The German general at that time defied Hitler's orders to demolish Paris, and instead signed a formal surrender that afternoon.
Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/paris-liberated
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Battle of Bulge
Major German campaign in WW2, was launched through a region located in Belgium, France, and Germany.
Infohttp://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-the-bulge
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Battle of Iwo Jima
An American Invasion during WW2 for a need of a base near Japan. About 23,000 Japanese men were naval or air force, and despite the harsh conditions, the US won.
Info:www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima
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Death of FDR
FDR died after 4 terms in office, leaving it for truman to continue in his path. He died during the war, but had a peaceful death.
Info: www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fdr-dies
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Death of Hitler
On this day, Adolf hitler committed suicide by shooting himself in Berlin. His former wife Eva took her life away alongside him.
Info:www.history.com/this-day.../adolf-hitler-commits-suicide-in-his-underground-bunker
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Germany Surrenders
Germany surrendered unconditionally with its allies. This resulted in the ending of the European conflict.
Info: www.history.com/this-day.../germany-surrenders-unconditionally-to-the-allies-at-reim...
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Atomic Bomb #1
On this day in WW2, an American B-29 bomber dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. This killed 80,000 people.
Info:http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki
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Atomic Bomb #2
Three days after the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, a second B29 another atomic bomb on Nagasaki. This killed an estimate of 40,000 people.
Info:http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki
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Japan Surrenders
On this day Japan formally surrenders to the Allies. This was the official end to WW2.
Info:http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/japan-surrenders
Pic:https://www.pinterest.com/explore/japan-surrenders/
