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Lend-Lease
The Lend-Lease Act was passed by the United States Congress in 1941. Allowing the country to provide military aid to foreign nations during World War II, primarily to the Allies. -
Atlantic Charter
The Atlantic Charter was a joint declaration issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill, outlining their vision for a post-war world based on principles of self-determination, democracy, and international cooperation. -
Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Imperial Japanese Navy marked the United States' entry into World War II. It resulted in significant damage to the U.S. Pacific Fleet and led to a declaration of war against Japan the following day. -
Guadalcanal
The Guadalcanal Campaign was a series of intense battles fought between Allied and Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater. It was a turning point in the war, as it marked the first major offensive by Allied forces against Japan. -
Bataan
The Battle of Bataan (Tagalog: Labanan sa Bataan; January 7 – April 9, 1942) was fought by the United States and the Philippine Commonwealth against Japan during World War II. The battle represented the most intense phase of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines during World War II. -
Operation Torch
Operation Torch was the Allied invasion of French North Africa, aimed at opening a second front against Axis forces in the Mediterranean theater. It was the first major offensive operation by the Western Allies. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a decisive naval battle fought between the United States and Japan, resulting in a significant victory for the Allies. It marked a turning point in the Pacific War by halting Japanese expansion. -
Los Alamos
Los Alamos was the secret research facility where scientists developed the atomic bomb as part of the Manhattan Project. The successful test of the bomb led to its use on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, hastening the end of the war. -
Japanese Internment Camps
Japanese American internment camps were established by the United States government during World War II. Forcibly relocating over 100,000 Japanese Americans to detention centers. -
The Italian Campaign
The Italian Campaign was a series of Allied operations in Italy aimed at weakening the Axis powers and securing the Mediterranean region. It involved amphibious landings, tough mountain warfare, and significant casualties. -
Island-hopping
Island-hopping was a military strategy employed by Allied forces in the Pacific Theater, involving the capture of key islands to advance towards Japan while bypassing heavily fortified enemy positions. It was a crucial tactic in defeating Japan. -
D-Day
D-Day, or the Normandy Invasion, was the largest amphibious assault in history, launched by Allied forces to liberate German-occupied Western Europe. It marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. -
Meeting at Potsdam
The Potsdam Conference was a meeting of the Allied leaders near Berlin, held after Germany's surrender. They discussed the post-war administration of Germany and issued an ultimatum to Japan to surrender or face destruction. -
Hiroshima/Nagasaki
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II. These events also marked the beginning of the nuclear age and raised ethical questions about the use of atomic weapons. -
Fall of Berlin
The Fall of Berlin refers to the capture of the German capital by Soviet forces during the final stages of World War II in Europe. It marked the symbolic end of Nazi Germany and the victory of the Allied powers. -
Meeting at Yalta
The Yalta Conference, held 4–11 February 1945, was the World War II meeting of the heads of government of the United States, the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union to discuss the postwar reorganization of Germany and Europe. The three states were represented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and General Secretary Joseph Stalin.