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Invasion of Poland
The German-Soviet Pact of August 1939, which stated that Poland was to be partitioned between the two powers, enabled Germany to attack Poland without the fear of Soviet intervention. On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland. The Polish army was defeated within weeks of the invasion. -
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Battle of Atlantic
United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom,Nazi Germany, Norway, Belgium, Empire of japan, Second Polish Republic new found land.At its core was the Allied naval blockade of Germany, announced the day after the declaration of war. Was Important because was another push for the United States. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japanese and america
Where it happened: Hawaii
Japan's attempt to removing america's naval strength to set us back.
This is when the last straw was broken and american said we had enough and joined the war. -
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Bataan Death March
Involved: Japanese Military Philippine army training Filipino and American prisoners.
Where it happened on Bataan peninsula San Fernando.
What happened? American and Filipino prisoners forced to march 5 to 10 days captives were beaten or even beheaded a large number of those who made it to the camp died later. Japan viewed them as less human because they surrendered.
Why is it important. Because the inhumane way of killing people. -
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Battle of Coral Sea
Combatants: Allies of World War II, Empire of Japan. The Battle of the Coral Sea, fought during 4–8 May 1942, was a major naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II between the Imperial Japanese Navy and naval and air forces from the United States and Australia. -
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Battle of Midway
Involved: United States of America, Empire of Japan.
Was an attack that America pursued after Pearl Harbor. American combat forces took over the intelligence effort . The war caused the inclination of the imperials aircraft and carriers which further made the japanese in superior. Some view Midway as a turning point in the Pacific. -
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Battle of Guadalcanal
The Battle of the Coral Sea, fought during 4–8 May 1942, was a major naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II between the Imperial Japanese Navy and naval and air forces from the United States and Australia -
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Allied Invasion of North Africa
America, United Kingdom, Vichy France
Invasion of french north Africa.
North Africa
Was to open a second front to reduce the pressure of German forces on the soviet troops.
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The invasion of Normandy
The Western Allies of World War II launched the largest amphibious invasion in history when they assaulted Normandy, located on the northern coast of France.
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Battle of the Bulge
United States of America, Nazi Germany, United Kingdom
Through the region of Walloon in Belgium, France and Luxembourg, On the western front.
Was a surprise attack by the Germans. Was one of the major battles before the surrender. -
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Battle at Iwo Jima
Involved: Japan, America
Where: On the island of Iwo Jima
What Happened: Are attempted to attack japan and secure a naval base close to Japan.
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Battle of Okinawa
The island of Okinawa.
Our attempt to take one of japan's air bases.
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V-E Day
Victory in Europe Day, generally known as V-E Day, VE Day or simply V Day was the public holiday celebrated on 8 May 1945 to mark the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces. It thus marked the end of World War II in Europe. -
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Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Involved: United States, Japan.
The United States dropped nuclear weapons on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Important: Marks the ending of world war II.
