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Japanese Invasion of Manchuko
Incasion of China in 1931 and 1937 over raw material. Us places trade embargo on Japan to stop the export of materials to Japan. -
Hittler Chanceller
After much struggle and debate, Hitler begins his so saught after quest of becoming a dictator. This is a huge turning point for Germany and the wrold. -
The Munich Pact
Document signed by Germany, Great Britian, France and Italy, Germany got part of Czechoslovakla. Made the world aware of Hitlers horr regime and was a big appeasement to Hitler as they gave in to him. -
Kristallnacht
Was a seris of cordinated attacks on Jewish stores and houses. Damage was drastic and thus marking the hatrid toward Jews. -
Invasion of Poland
Invasion of Poland and the Soviet Union. Started the war of WW2 in Europe. -
Dunkirk
Defense/evacuation of British and allied forces in Europe when they are saved my a miracle. France surrenders to Hitler on June 22, 1940 which scares the world. -
Pearl Harbor Attacked
Japanese attack on the US naval base. US enters the war and is pulled out of the depression. -
Bataan Death March
Forceible transfer by the Japanese Army of Fillipino/American prisoners of the Battle of the Bataan in the Phillippines. Was a horrible war crime and largest surrender in American History. -
Battle of Midway
U.S. Navy vs. Japanese Navy where US broke a code to counter Japans attack on a ship. It was a decissive naval batttle of WW2 and also the turning point in the war. -
D-Day
Allied soldiers stormed Normandy putting the to the closest point to Germany, forcing Hitler to divide his forces. Marked the beginning of the end for the war in Europe. -
Battle of the Bulge
German army counter offensive tact that was intended to cut through Alli forces. Was the last Nazzi offensive attack against Allies in WW2. -
Yalta Conference
Meeting of Allied powers to figure out a plan for the end of teh war. They decided on three concepts: 1) Unconditional Surrender of Axis Powers 2) Democratic Elections 3) Set up United Nations -
V.E. Day
Hitler commits sucide rather than surrendering. Victorizing the end of war in Europe. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
Us totally destros city with atomic bomb, over 200,000 innocent civilians died in the end. Many thought it was a war crime but it was US's way of revenge and a attempt to save lives and end the war. -
V.J. Day
Official date when the documents to end the war were signed. This took place on the battleship Missouri in Tokoyo Bay.
