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German Invasion of Poland
Battle took place in Poland.
Poland against Germany(Axis)
Poland lost and Germany forcefully took control.
This was an important Battle because this is whats sets the stage for a world war with Germany constantly acquiring more land. -
Battle of Britain
The battle was fought over Britain.
England(Allied) and Germany(Axis), the Royal Air Force of Britain won the battle.
It was important because this battle marked the defeat of Hitler's army. -
Battle of Moscow
Battle took place in Moscow.
Soviet Union(Allies) and Germany(Axis)
Soviet Union won the battle because of Germany having lesser troops from previous conquests
This battle was important because the Soviets prevented the most serious capture of their capitals which helped keep Germany's power in check. -
Pearl Harbor
The attack took place in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
United States(Allies) and Japan(Axis)
Japan managed to successfully destroy majority of the United State's naval power.
The importance of this attack is that this is where America really enters WW2. -
Battle of Wake Island
It took place in one of the US territories Wake Island.
It was the Japanese(Axis) who attacked the US(Allied). Japan won this because it was a surprise attack.
It was important because It took place along the same time when Pearl Harbor was attacked. -
Doolittle Raid
It took place in Tokyo.
United States(Allies) against Japan(Axis). The US won, and boosted the morale for the allies.
It was important because, it was the first air operation to strike the Japanese archipelago. It showed that the Japanese mainland was vulnerable to American air attack. -
Battle of Coral Sea
It was fought in the Coral Sea.
United States, Australia(Allied) against the Imperial Japanese Army(Axis). The allied powers won because they rendered Japan without planes and proved a strategic win.
It was important because it was the first pure carrier-versus-carrier battle in history as neither surface fleet sighted the other. -
Battle of Midway
It took place in the Midway Atoll.
United States(Allied) against Japan(Axis). The Allied powers being US won.
It was important because of it's location, Midway was considered an important strategic island for Japan in the war. The US successfully attacked it. -
Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle was fought in the City of Stalingrad.
Germany(Axis) and Soviet Union(Allies)
The Soviets surrendered the city of Stalingrad to Germany.
The importance of this battle was that Germany would get more powerful as they acquired more land. -
Normandy (D-Day)
Battle was fought in Normandy. United States, Britain, Canada, French forces(Allied) fought against Germany(Axis) and the allied powers dominated. The importance so that the allied powers could pressure the Germans and capture more ground which proved to be a turning point. -
Battle of The Bulge
It was fought in the Ardennes region of Wallonia in eastern Belgium.
France, United States,Canada, Britain(Allied) Germany(Axis)
Germany dominated the battle.
It was important because one the main goals of Germany was wedge the gap and retake Antwerp from the allies. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
This battle took place in Iwo Jima which was captured by the Imperial Japanese Army.
United States(allies) and Japan(axis)
The United States won and captured the island.
The importance of this battle is that they took control of an island important to Japan's Air force. -
Battle of Okinawa
It was fought on the island of Okinawa, Japan.
It was between the United States(Allied) and Japan(Axis)
The Allies won the battle and occupied it.
It was important because it was the largest amphibious landing in the Pacific theater of World War II. -
Battle of Berlin
The battle was fought in Berlin, Germany.
Germany(Axis),Soviet Union(Allies),US(Allies), England(Allies).
The allied powers won this battle against Germany.
The importance was that this battle led to the end of WW2.
