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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