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Japanese invasion of China
clash occured between chinese and Japanese troops near peoping in North China. Japan bombed cities killing thousands of Chinese so they had to fight back. it messed up the ecomomies in both countries
https://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/WorldWar2/china.htm
http://www.google.com/search?q=japanese+invasion+of+china&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=rpIvUcqKGey30QH5l4Eg&sqi=2&ved=0CEQQsAQ&biw=1301&bih=612#imgrc=edyHFiMg6jU23M%3A%3BWZgTnq0LNlPQXM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fupload.wikimedia.org%25 -
The Rape of Naking
In December of 1937, the Japanese Imperial Army marched into China's capital city of Nanking and proceeded to murder 300,000 out of 600,000 civilians and soldiers in the city. The actual military invasion of Nanking was preceded by a tough battle at Shanghai that began in the summer of 1937. most of the citizens
http://www.historyplace.com/worldhistory/genocide/nanking.htm
http://factsanddetails.com/china.php?itemid=1873&catid=2
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Germany Blitzrieg
They created a new military tactic caled "blitzrieg" it required offensive weapons such as tanks. Germany did it to make them more powerful. there was physical damage in the european countries. -
Invasion of Poland
Hitler sent troops to invade Poland. the reason why he invaded poland was because he wanted more land.the effects was i took a long time to restore the government.
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005070
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Fall of Paris
http://http://century.guardian.co.uk/1940-1949/Story/0,,128218,00.html
the french decided not to fight in the capital itself. The germans just went in and invaded france. the germans consumed everything and the crops rotted to the ground. everything was destroyed.
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Operation Barossa
4.5 million troops launched a surprized attack deployed from German controlled areas. Germany wnted to do a massive invasion on Poland the effect was that millions of people died.
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/07/world-war-ii-operation-barbarossa/100112/
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Pearl Harbor
The Japanesse bombed Pearl Harbor. The U.S. stopped supplying Japan with oil and raw materials. Pearl harbor was totally destroyed after that. Then it caused the US to join in the war.
http://wwhttp://www.pearlharboroahu.com/w.pearlharboroahu.com/
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Wannsee Conference
15 high ranking Nazi soldiers and german government offcials met to disscuss the final solution of the jewish question. After the conference the Jews were deported to the ghettos then killed.
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005477
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/media/58246/Villa-in-the-Berlin-suburb-of-Wannsee-that-housed-the
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Operation gomerah
Brittish raided Hamburg Germany they did that because the Americans were bombing and they were mad at the germans. 167 Brittish civilians were killed 1500 German Civilians were killed .
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/operation-gomorrah-is-launched
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Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
German authorites deported or murdered 300,000 jews in the Warsaw Ghetto.it happened because hitler does not like jews.the effect was millions of jews died. -
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D Day (Normany Invasion)
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Battle of Bulge
German army launched a counter offensive missle. intended to cut through the allied forces. it was the last major nazi offensive against the allies. lots of soldiers were killed and the german offense was destroyed
http://www.army.mil/botb/
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Dropping of Atomic bombs
their were 90,000 buliding in Hirshima only 28,000 remain. the Americans were the ones dropping the bombs.harry truman was discouraged by the japanese and dropped the bombs
http://www.thenagain.info/webchron/world/hiroshima.html
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Battle of Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima was an important air base for fighter escorts. Japanese fought from cave,tunnels and dugouts. The japanese army was attacked by 3 marine divisions. The entire garrison was wiped out. 5,900 americans died -
Operation Thunder Clap
Air Ministry has been considering a series of heavy air raids on German cities. the german city of Presden was bomed killing german civilians and refugees.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/transcript/bombing-transcript/
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Liberation of concentration camps
http://www.bbc.com/?ocid=global-barlesque-pinned-ie9
The soviets liberated the concerntration camps. the cause was people were getting sick of how the jews were being treated.the effect was it pretty much ended the war.
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Battle of Okinawa
last biggest battle in the pacific in world war 2.there were 130,000 soldiers in the japanese army. the japanese sent their their last big battle ship to attack the U.S. The Japanese general comitted suicide, 7,000 americans were killed and 34 ships sunk. -
VE Day
VE day is a holiday in europe. It celebrates the last day of World War 2 for europe. It also represents peace in Euope.
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/veday1.html
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Pottsdam Declaration
Three leaders met in Pottsdam, Germany to disscuss post war arrangements.it also said the japan needed to surrender.it did help the war to end and help the countries come up with an agreement
http://www.ndl.go.jp/constitution/e/etc/c06.html
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VJ Day
victory in japan day marks the end of world war 2.Japan surrendered to the allies after 6 years of year.it made things better in Europe.http://life.time.com/world-war-ii/v-j-day-1945-a-nation-lets-loose/#1
http://www.skylighters.org/vjday/