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D-Day
the Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, in the largest amphibious assault in history -
The Invasion of Poland
Germany invaded Poland, which marked the beginning of World War II in Europe. The invasion was met with resistance from the Polish army, but the Germans quickly broke through and advanced on Warsaw -
The Battle of Britain
The Royal Air Force (RAF) defeated the German Luftwaffe in a series of aerial clashes over the skies of Britain. The battle was a turning point in the war and the first major military defeat for Nazi Germany. -
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
it was a surprise attack by Japan on the U.S. Pacific -
The Battle of Midway
The U.S. Navy intercepted and destroyed a Japanese invasion fleet, crippling Japan's ability to launch large-scale attacks against Allied forces. -
The Battle of Stalingrad
The Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany and the Axis powers in this battle, which is considered one of the bloodiest in modern history. -
Operation Torch
British and American forces landed on November 8, 1942, in Casablanca, Morocco, and the Algerian cities of Oran and Algiers, with the goal of removing Axis forces from North Africa and establishing a foothold to eventually invade Italy -
The Battle of Kursk
It was the largest tank battle in history and a turning point in the war in Europe. The Soviets won the battle, which marked the end of Germany's offensive capability on the Eastern Front -
The Battle of the Bulge
a major German offensive against Allied forces that resulted in a surprise attack, creating a "bulge" in the Allied lines, but ultimately ended in an Allied victory despite heavy casualties on both sides. -
The Battle of Iwo Jima
it took place on the volcanic island of Iwo Jima and The U.S. Marines invaded the island to capture a strategic air base -
The Battle of Okinawa
brutal land, sea, and air campaign that took place from April 1 to June 21, 1945. The battle resulted in heavy casualties for the Americans, Japanese, and Okinawans. -
The Death of FDR
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The Death of Adolf Hitler
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Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, killing tens of thousands of people. The bombing was part of the Pacific War and was the first use of an atomic bomb in warfare -
Atomic Bombing Nagasaki
the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, killing tens of thousands of people. The bombing was one of only two uses of nuclear weapons in armed conflict.