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Japanese Invasion of China
Needed more natural resources that could be found in China. They invaded to secure those materials. Conflict resulted in between the two. I then turned into a dependent state with an emperor who ruled.
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The Rape of Nanking
Japanese marched into China, city of Nanking. It lasted 6 weeks. The Japanese knew of the invasion and was expecting an easy victory. The stubborness and resitance of the Chinese made the battle significantly difficult and lasting longer than thought. The outcome was the Westerner's were considered heroes of Nanking. They were very surprised of how cruel people could be.
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German Invasion of Poland
They bombed Polish airfields and their military. Hitler stated the invasion was a defense reflex. On September 3rd, they declared war. Underwent massive destruction and terrorism on their country. Hitler hoped for his country that the invasion would be ignored and
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German Blitzkrieg
Meaning, "Lightning War," it was a military tactic to create a distraction among their enemy. It worked and it's execution resulted in short military presentaions and campaigns. Resulted in the further use of the tactics in other operations.
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Fall of Paris
Started the fall with the German's inducting a 8 p.m. curfew. Germans then invaded and took over Paris. The governement tried to hang on, but they were releived with material aid if needed. None of this would be made formal and public.
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Operation Barbarossa
Hitler commanded the Nazi Army to bomb the Soviet Union. The massive army expanded as far as 2000 miles. This war was critical turning point in the war. The Germans had underestimated their enemies and were inadequately prepared for the fight.
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Pearl Harbor
Japanese fighter planes attacked the American Naval bases at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It lasted 2 hours, and the outcome was drastically devastating. Destroying 20 naval vessels and 300 airplanes. Over 2000 soldiers died. Days later allies declared war on the U.S., then 2 years after America joined the war.
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Battle of Midway
US had defeated Japan. They planned ambush of few remaining aircraft carries. They had permanent damage on their Navy. After their defenseive destruction, they then turned to start offensive and fighting back. The Navies were inducted in fleet engagement after the masive destruction of Pearl Harbor and many, many deaths.
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Wannsee Conference
Meeting in which, Hitler, would determine to esterminate the entire Jewish population. This meeting was coded in language, Hitler has asked to take lethal actions against them.
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Operation Gomorrah
The British raided Germany. Known as "Blitz Week." 167 civillians as a result of the bombing. Britain lost 12 air craft carriers to this.
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D Day Normandy Invasion
Allies tried to fight the Nazis. They wanted nothing more than a full victory of the invasion. Over 9,000 soldiers died or were injured. They then traveled across Europe to destroy Hitler's troops.
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Battle of the Bulge
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Operation Thunderclap
2 months after Dooms day, Air raids were implemented to stop the German soldiers front lines. The actual fight was less than the original plan. Resulted in over 2000 casualites.
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Battle of Iwo Jima
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Battle of Okinawa
Involving over 280,000 troops of the U.S. Tenth Army vs. the Japanese Army consisting of only 130,000 soldiers. Japan lost a significant amount of their troops. 14,000 had died. Instead of showing resistance, they started up a defense plan to help them gain ground and time. Both generals died.
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VE Day
Known as Victory in Europe day. This day marks the acceptance of Allies in WW2. Surrendering of the Nazi's armed forces. Was signifcant in the outcome of the Europe's victory with the army succeeding.
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Dropping of the Atomic Bomb
President Truman's attempt to invade Japan. The dropping of the bomb resulted in many American tragedies. They wanted the weapon to be created in order to end the war for once and for all. The bomber's name was Enola Gay. The bomber dropped 5 tons over the city of Hiroshima and killed many.
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VJ Day
The 14th, Japan surrenders. Then the surrender was public. VJ Day marks the end of WW2. The Japanese surrendered, but they stalled in the thinking of what to do next. They surrenderd on the U.S. Ship, they then declared the day of victory after multiple deaths.
http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/September/vjday.htm
