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Germany Invaded Poland
On September 1 of 1939, the country Germany invaded Poland. Hitler had claimed that they were just trying to defend themselves. After Hitler claimed this information, both Britain and France were not convinced, later declared war on Germany. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germans-invade-poland -
The Soviet Union invaded Poland and the Baltic nations.
On September 17 of 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Poland and the Baltic Nations, recently after Germany invaded Poland. They invaded Poland because they saw that Germany wasn't doing to good there so they went to help. Right after the invasion at least thousands of Polish troops were taken into captivity. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soviet-union-invades-poland -
Germany invaded France and captured Paris.
On May 10, of 1940 Germany had invaded France and captured Paris. They did this because they knew France had an alliance with Russia so they wanted to strike first. After they did this, they did achieve their goal but in the end, they still lost the war.´ https://www.quora.com/Why-did-Germany-declare-war-on-France-in-WWI -
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The Battle of Britain
During this period the Battle of Britain occurred. This battle occurred because the Germans wanted to strike first at Great Britain. This cause Germany to fail at getting more land air spce. -
The United States gave Britain war supplies and old naval warships in return for military bases in Bermuda and the Caribbean (Lend Lease).
On March 11 of 1941, the Us had agreed to use the Lend-Lease Act. It was providing the U.S. Military help to other foreign nations during WW2. After this action happened, the act let the US support its war interests without it being tiring during the battle. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/lend-lease-act -
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
On December 7 of 1941, Japan had bombed our naval base Pearl Harbor. The reason why they did that is because the Japanese government believed that the only way to solve its countries problems, so they wanted to expand their territory by taking some of the opposing sides lands. After the assault, Japan managed to destroy nearly 20 American naval vessels, including eight enormous battleships, and more than 300 airplanes. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor -
The US declared war on Japan
On December 8 of 194, the US had declared war on Japan. The reason why they declared war on Japan is because they had stuck their naval base, Pearl Harbor. After this happened http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-united-states-declares-war-on-japan -
Germany and the US declared war on each other
On December 11 of 1941, both Germany and the US declared war on each other. The reason why Germany declared war on the US is because they were allies with Japan so they wanted to help them. The reason why the US declared because Germany declared war first. After Germany declared war, the US´s quietness was put to an end. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-declares-war-on-the-united-states -
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The United States was victorious over Japan in the Battle of Midway. This victory was the turning point of the war in the Pacific.
After the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, six months later, the US defeated Japan in the Battle of Midway. The reason for this battle is for the US to show that they are still strong, even after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This was the biggest, important turning point in the Pacific campaign, the victory allowed the United States and its allies to move into an offensive position. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway -
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Germany invaded the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union defeated Germany at Stalingrad, marking the turning point of the war in Eastern Europe.
From July 17 of 1942 to February 2 of 1943, the Soviet Union defeated Germany at Stalingrad, marking the turning point of the war in Eastern Europe. They had this big battle because the Soviets and their allies were just trying to defend themselves right after Germany invaded the Soviet Union. The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest battles in history, with combined military and civilian casualties of nearly 2 million. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad -
American and other Allied troops landed in Normandy, France, on D-Day to begin the liberation of Western Europe.
On June 6 of 1944, America and other Allied troops landed in Normandy, France, on D-Day to begin the liberation of Western Europe. -
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Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima and U.S. Drops Atomic Bomb on Nagasaki
During both these days, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and the U.S. drops the atomic bomb on Nagasaki. They did this so they can get back at Japan for bombing Pearl Harbor. This caused another turning point in World War 2.