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The Battle of France
A remarkable German assault on north-west Europe, known as the Battle of France, resulted in the capture and subjugation of not only France but three other countries – Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium. -
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Battle of Britain
was a major air campaign fought largely over southern England in the summer and autumn of 1940. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/8-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-battle-of-britain#:~:text=The%20Battle%20of%20Britain%20was,an%20invasion%20of%20Great%20Britain. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The surprise attack by some 350 Japanese aircraft sunk or badly damaged eighteen US naval vessels, including eight battleships, destroyed or damaged 300 US aircraft, and killed 2,403 men. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/rise-to-world-power/us-wwii/a/pearl-harbor#:~:text=On%20the%20morning%20of%20December,aircraft%2C%20and%20killed%202%2C403%20men. -
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Battle Of Midway
the United States destroyed Japan's first-line carrier strength and most of its best trained naval pilots. https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Midway#:~:text=Battle%20of%20Midway%2C%20(June%203,its%20best%20trained%20naval%20pilots. -
D-Day
brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest invasion force in human history. http://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/research/online-documents/world-war-ii-d-day-invasion-normandy -
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The Battle of The Bulge
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Battle of Okinawa
The battle for Okinawa drug out over nearly three months and included some of the worst kamikaze attacks of the war. -
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Battle of Berlin
The Battle of Berlin resulted in the surrender of the German army and the death of Adolf Hitler (by suicide).