WW2 Battles

By Mwhitfield02

  • German Invasion of Poland

    Where? Poland
    What countries fought?: Germany and Poland
    What was the importance of battle?: It triggering World War II. In response to German aggression, Great Britain and France declared war on Nazi Germany
    Who won?: Germany
    Sources: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germans-invade-poland

  • Pearl Harbor

    Where?: Honolulu, Hawaii
    What countries fought?: Japan and United States
    What was the importance of battle?: It brought attention to the intelligence failures and the lack of readiness of the United States military. Also brought U.S into WW2.

    Who won?: United States
    Sources: https://www.blueridgenow.com/article/NC/20041201/news/606058383/HT

  • Stalingrad

    Where? Soviet Union city called Stalingrad
    What countries fought?: Germany and Soviet Union
    What was the importance of battle?: Resulted in destruction of the German 6th Army
    Who won?: Soviet Union
    Sources: https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad