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German Invasion of Poland
The Germans invaded Poland, which was the first battle of WW2. The invasion was a week after Germany and the Soviet Union signed a neutrality pact. -
Battle of Crete
Nazi Germany, the UK, Italy, and Australia were all involved in this battle. Germany attempted to invade the Greek island of Crete, but the Allied forces, along with Crete civilians, fought Germany off. This was important because it was the first time the people fought back. -
Operation Barbarossa
The Soviet Union, Nazi Germany, Finland, Croatia, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary were involved in this battle. -
Battle of Moscow
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Pearl Harbor
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and destroyed much of the USA's navy. This is important because the USA went from not wanting any part in a war to declaring war on Japan due to this event. -
Battle of Stalingrad
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Battle of Anzio
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Operation Bagration
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Battle of the Bulge
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Battle of Berlin
