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The invasion of Poland
Hitler wanted to expand his territory to show everyone how powerful he and Germany are. -
Great Britain and France Declare War on Nazi Germany
England did not want to tolerate Hitler attacking other countries for their resources. -
The invasion of Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands and France
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The Battle and Great escape at Dunkirk
The allies were losing the battle of France so they took a different approach. -
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The Battle of Britain
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Selective service and training act
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Lend-lease assistance act
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The attack on Pearl Habor
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America Enters the war
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Germany and Italy Declare War on the United States
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The Battle of Coral Sea
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The battle of Midway
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The invasion of North Africa
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The invasion of Sicily and Italy
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The D-Day invasion of France
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Nazi concentration camps discovered
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The Battle of Bulge
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The Yalta conference
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V-E (victory in Europe) Day
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The atomic bomb on Hiroshima
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The atomic bomb on Nagasaki
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V-J (victory over Japan) Day