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Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg was a military tactic that was designed to create disorganization among enemy forces. Germany did a test run of the blitzkrieg in 1939 before successfully hitting Belgium, the Netherlands and France in 1940. Blitzkrieg is most commonly associated with Nazi Germany during World War II even though numerous combatants used its techniques in that war. -
The Miracle of Dunkirk
A nine day evacuation saved 338,000 Allied troops from capture by the Nazis. As the German forces swept through western Europe in the spring of 1940, using Blitzkrieg, both the French and British armies could not stop the fierce attack. -
Battle of Britain
In the summer and fall of 1940 German and British planes fought over United Kingdom. Battle of Britain ended when Germany failed to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force. The reason why this battle was so significant was because it saved the country from having a large ground invasion and also proving that air power can help you in winning a major battle. -
Pearl Harbor
Just before 8 o'clock in the morning, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes bomb pear harder by Honolulu, Hawaii. The bombings only lasted for about two hours but the damage was significant. 20 American naval vessels, including eight enormous battleships, and more than 300 airplanes were destroyed. 3,000 American solders were either wounded or killed. After this attack, President Roosevelt declared war on Japan. -
The Battle of Bataan
The Battle of Bataan started right after pearl harbor. The Japanese invaded for a fight over the Philippines. We fought long and hard for four months. The battle ended on April 9th, 1942 when the Japanese surrendered. The battle of Bataan lead to the Bataan death march. -
The internment of Japanese Americans
The internment of Japanese Americans was the forced relocation of 110,000 to 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry. They were moved to camps in the western interior of the country. The camps were often too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. These camps led to hostility toward Japanese in the west coast. Even in the postwar years, many villages displayed signs demanding that the evacuees never return. -
Bataan Death March
After the Battle of Bataan, approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops on Bataan were forced to make a 65-mile march to prison camps. They walked through intense heat and got harsh treatment from Japanese guards. Solders were usually divided into groups of 100. The 65 mile walk took the groups about 5 days to complete. It is believed that thousands of troops died because of the brutal Japanese guards. -
The Battle of Stalingrad
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D-Day
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Battle of Iwo Jima
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Bombing Japan
