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Second Sino-Japanese War - Japan's Invasion of China
The Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) fought between China and Japan began at the Marco Polo Bridge where it soon ended with Beijing and Tianjin falling to Japanese forces. The Imperial Japanese Navy eventually also captured Shanghai, Nanjing, and Northen Shanxi. The fight at Nanjing is now known as the Nanjing Massacre. Picture Credit: Second Sino-Japanese War, Japanes. Photo. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 2 May 2015.
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Germany Invades Poland
The Invasion of Poland was launched by Germany, Soviet Union, and Slovak Republic. The Germans began the attack from the north, south, and west and the Soviet Union quickly followed. The battle ended with Germany and the Soviet Union splitting and annexing Poland. Picture Credit: September 1st,1939, Poland, German troops invade Poland.. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015. http://quest.eb.com/search/170_2990646/1/170_2990646/cite -
Battle of Britain
After the fall of France in World War II, Britain held a successful defense against unrelenting air raids by the German air force, and this period of time between July and October of 1940 became known as the Battle of Britain. Picture Credit:
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Tripartite Pact
The Tripartite Pact is also known as the Berlin Pact and it was an agreement between Germany, Italy, and Japan to form a defensive military alliance focused primarily at the United States. The eventual Japanese declaration of war against the U.S. also stimulated similar declarations from the other participants of the Pact. Picture Credit: Tripartite Pact / Berlin / 1940. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 2 May 2015.
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Lend-Lease Act
The Lend-Lease act entitled the United States to support France, Great Britain, China, and eventually other Allied countries with food, oil, and military equipment between 1941 and 1945. This policy formally ended the U.S.' neutrality and allowed free aid for the Allied and Allied territory for the U.S. during WWII. Picture Credit: Lend-Lease Act. Photographer. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 2 May 2015.
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German Blitzkrieg on Soviet Union
Blitzkriegs were a military tactic by the Germans, colloquially defined as 'lightning war'. In June 1941, German forces launched the same series of short attacks on the Soviet Union and although they succeeded in pushing the Soviets 600 miles back to Moscow, they were ulitmately destroyed in the Battle of Stalingrad by the Soviets. Picture Credit: Blitzkrieg Attacks. Photographer. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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Leningrad Blockade
The Leningrad Blockade was a military advance by the German forces against Leningrad in the Eastern Front. Germany, Finland, and Italy all contributed to sever roads to the city, however the siege was ultimately lifted in January 1944 with a vistory toward the Soviet Union. Both sides suffered overwelming casualties. Picture Credit: Barrage Balloons. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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Bombing of Pearl Harbor
This surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii was launched by the Japanese that spurred the ultimate entrance of the United States into World War II. Picture Credit:
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Wannsee Conference
The Wannsee Conference was called by the senior officials of Nazi Germany in attempt to determine the fate of the Jewish population. It was presented to have European Jews sent to extermination camps where they would be murdered. Picture Credit: Reinhard Heydrich, Chaired the Wannsee Conference.. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was fought between the United States and the Empire of Japan and was ensued by the Japanese in hopes of bring Japanese dominance in the Pacific. However, The United States brought about an Allied victory, marking the beginning of the losing upperhand the Japanese had in the war. Picture Credit: Midway. Photographer. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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D-Day
D-Day - also known as Operation Overlord - was carried out by American, British, and Canadian military forces on France and required at least a year of preplanning. By late August 1944, northern France was liberated from Nazis and this Normandy defeat is now often called the beginning of the end of WWII in Europe. Picture Credit: D-Day.. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 2 May 2015.
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Yalta Conference
The Yalta Conference, held between Feb. 4 to 11, 1945, was a major World War II conference involving the three Allied powers: United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. The leaders of each country met together at Yalta in Cream to collaborate on the final war plan to defeat Nazi Germany. Picture Credit:
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Battle of Iwo Jima
Because of the tactical position of the Pacific Island Iwo Jima, the Japanese fought hard against the U.S. to keep control. U.S. air raids also proved to be less than effective, but after the introduction of night attacks, the Japanese defense weakened severely and the U.S. successfully took over after a month of fighting. Picture Credit: Iwo Jima. Photographer. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 30 Apr 2015.
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Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa is often referred to as the bloodiest battle of the Pacific. Okinawa is the largest Ryuku island at the southern tip of Japan and its tactical significance encouraged the U.S. to take over. On July 2nd, Okinawa was declared toward the U.S., but the casualties were devastating for both sides. Picture Credit: US troops on Okinawa, Photo 1945. Photo. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 30 Apr 2015.
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Hitler's Suicide
Adolf Hitler commited suicide by gunshot and his wife followed by taking cyanide. Both remains were set to fire by his instructions the afternoon they passed. Picture Credit: Hitler.. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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V-E Day
The V-E Day is simply the Victory in Europe Day where it was formally celebrated by the Allied Nations in WWII to declare the acknowledgement of Nazi Germany's surrender. This signaled the end to WWII in Europe. Picture Credit: VE Day. Photographer. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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Potsdam Conference
This Allied conference's purpose was to discuss procedures of peace settlements in Europe, but they did not actually write treaties.
The Conference meant to encourage the continued dependent relationships among the Allies, but the intervention of the Western democracies and Soviet Union signified this to be the last Allied meeting. Picture Credit:
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Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
In August 1945, the United States deployed atomic bombs in Hiroshima (uranium) and Nagaskai (plutonium) of Japan and resulted in at least 129,000 deaths. These two bombings are currently the only times nuclear warfare has been used. On August 15, Japan announced its surrender and ended the WWII. Picture Credit: Hiroshima after the bomb/Destruction .... Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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V-J Day
August 14 and August 15 are now both known as "Victory Over Japan Day," since 1945 when it was announced that Japan had officially surrendered to the Allies, thereby ending World War II. The term "V-J Day" also refers to September 2, 1945, when Japan formally surrendered aboard the U.S.S. Missouri. Picture Credit: VJ Day. Photographer. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 30 Apr 2015.
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Formation of the United Nations
The United Nations, the successor of the Legue of Nations, was established after World War II to maintain peace and security as well as secure friendly relations among countries. The UN Charter was initally propsed by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and its mission is essentially to preserve world peace. Picture Credit: Signing of the UN charter / 1945. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 30 Apr 2015.
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Truman Doctrine
President Harry S. Truman announced this to provide immediate support to Greece and Turkey, whose governments were pressured by Communisit rebellions and Soviet expansions, respectively.The U.S. Congress supported with $400,000,000 for this Doctrine. Picture Credit: The Truman Doctrine. VERTICAL. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 24 Apr 2015.
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Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan was also known as the EuropeanRecovery Plan and was initated by the United States to give $17 billion to support European nations in the aftereffects of the World War II. The U.S. planned to renovate war regions, take down trade barriers, and restore European prosperity. Picture Credit: Marshall Plan. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 2 May 2015.
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NATO
The North Atlantic Treat Organization (NATO) is a miliatry alliance between 28 states in North America and Europe. The precursor to this agreement is believed to be the Treaty of Brussels where members agreed that attack against one is attack against all. Picture Credit: NATO. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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Mao Zedong & People's Republic of China
Mao Zedong was the founding father of the People's Republic of China, which was established at Beijing by defeating the Guomindang and forcing them to relocate to Taipei. He governed as the Chairman from its establishment until he died in 1976. Mao Zedong is credited with overthrowing imperialism and industrializing China into a world power. Picture Credit: Mao Zedong.. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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Korean War
The Korean War was between North Korea (assisted by China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (assisted by the U.S.) due to the controversial split of the Korea at the end of WWII. An armistice was signed in 1953 due to military stalemate and resulted in the Demilitarized Zone between the nations. Picture Credit: Korean War.. Photo. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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Stalin's Death; Khrushchev
After Stalin's death in 1953, Khrushchev eventually won the power struggle and became the leader of the Soviet Union. Khruschev was noted for the de-Stalinization of the Soviet Union as well as the support for the Soviet space program. It was also durign his rule that the Colf War reached its peak. His party eventually deposed him in 1964. Picture Credit: Stalin and Khrushchev.. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact was a defensive treaty among the eight communist nations in Europe during the Cold War. This pact was primarily spurred by the Soviet desires to take over military control in Europe and thereby maintain peace in Europe. Picture Credit: Warsaw Pact / 1955 / Conference. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was fought between North Vietnam (assisted by the Soviet Union, China, and communist Allies) and South Vietnam (U.S. and other anti-communist aillies). The war ended with the North winning and South Vietnam was annexed by North Vietnam. Picture Credit: Vietnam War / Bombed bridge / North V.. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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Sputnik
Sputnik was a series of 10 artificial Earth satellites launched by the former Soviet Union. Picture Credit: Sputnik 1. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 24 Apr 2015.
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Bay of Pigs
The Bay of Pigs invasion was an abortive invasion of Cuba that was financed and directed by the United States. The invasion was sparked by the Cuban Revolution that ended in the Communist takeover in Cuba. The CIA-sponsored counter-revoutionary military group attempted to overthrow the Communist government of Fiel Castro but was defeated in three days. Picture Credit: Bay of Pigs, 1961. Photo. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 2 May 2015.
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(Construction of the) Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was initally constructed by the German Democratic Republic in 1961 to divide West Berlin from East Germany and East Berlin. It's primary purpose was to prevent potential emigration and defecation that culd ensue as effects of the WWII. Picture Credit: Berlin Wall. Photo. Fine Art. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a 13-day conflict between the U.S. and Soviet Union over the Soviet missiles deployed over Cuba. The whole incident was broadcast worldwide and induced nearly a compelte nuclear war. The conflict eventually ended with a communication line between Washington and Moscow; however, U.S. - Soviet conflicts still persisted. Picture Credit: Cuban Missile Crisis. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev became the eighth and final leader of the Soviet Union in 1990. Gorbachev contributed largely to the end of the Cold War as well as the removal of the Communist Party and disintegration of the Soviet Union. He also attempted to form political parties in place of the Communist Party. Picture Credit: Mikhail gorbachev. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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Soviet Union Falls
In December of 1991, the Soviet Union began its disintegration on the peripheries. Fifteen newsly formed nations emerged from the dissolution and this breakage served as the ending to the Cold War. Picture Credit: Soviet Union. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 3 May 2015.
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