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Japan's invasion of China
The second Sino-Japanese war. This was the largest Asian war in the 20th century. This conflict began due to the resistance of Japanese expansion by China. -
Germany invades Poland
Germany signed a non-aggression pact with Soviet Union so that there was no possibility of them coming to Poland's aid. -
Battle of Britain
This battle was waged by the Germans against the British. It was the German Airforce's attempt to gain control of RAF. -
Tripartite Pact
The axis powers are formed. Germany, Italy, and Japan become allies with the signing of this. -
Lend Lease Act
The assistance to foreign nations by the US for those who were against the axis powers. -
German Blitzkrieg on Soviet Union
This was also known as the lightning war. This was a failed attempt by Germany to defeat the Soviet Union through a series of campaigns. -
Leningrad Blockade
The leningrad Blockade, also known as the seige of Leningrad, was a military operation by the Germans that lasted about 2 1/2 years. Hitler was determined to starve the people so that they would surrender. -
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
A surprise attack on the Americans at Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces. -
Wannsee Conference
This conference was to decide what to do with the jews. The decisions made at this conference led directly to the Holocaust. They called it the "final solution to the Jewish question". -
Battle of Midway
Naval battle that occurred 6 months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and ended with a US victory over Japan. -
D-Day
When allied troops fought German Nazis on the beaches of Normandy. Liberated millions of people from Nazi domination. -
Yalta Conference
Conference between the US, Great Britain, and Soviet Union in Crimea. The purpose of this conference was to plan the defeat of Nazi Germany. -
Iwo Jima/Okinawa
Battle fought betwwen the US and Japan. -
Hitler's Suicide
Adolf killed himself by gunshot. Germany was on the verge of collapse at this time. His biggest scandal was his relationship with hiso niece. -
VE Day
VE Day is known as victory in Europe day. Germany officially surrenders. -
Potsdam Conference
Conference between by the "Big Three". Conference was primarily about the administration of Germany. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
During WWII, the first atomic bomb was dropped by the Americans on the city of Hiroshima. Three days later, another bomb was dropped but on the city of Nagasaki. This event led to the surrender of the Japanese. -
VJ Day
This was known as the victory over Japan day. Japan had just surrendered which led to the end of WWII. -
Formation of the UN
International organization created to increase cooperation amongst the countries who were members. -
Truman Doctrine
When President Harry Truman decided that the US would provide any assistance to democratic nations if under threat from external forces. -
Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan was when the US aided Europe after the end of WWII. The US was trying to help rebuild European economies due to the damage that occurred during WWII. -
NATO
NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It's main principle is that an attack against one member is an attack against all and its main purpose is to protect the freedom and security of its members. -
Mao Zedong and the People's Republic of China
Mao Zedong declared the creation of the People's Republic of China and this ended the civil war between the communist and nationalist parties. -
Korean War
Conflict between the north and south. The US had entered the war on south korea's behalf. The war started because the communist north attacked the south. -
Stalin's Death; Krushchev
Stalin died of a heart attack on March 5 and later krushchev led the Soviet Union during the height of the cold war. -
Warsaw Pact
A defense treaty between 8 communist states of Western and Central Europe with Soviet Union in command. -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a conflict between the northern and southern part of Vietnam with the US as an ally of southern Vietnam.The war ended with a unification of Vietnam under communist rule. -
Sputnik
The Sputnik was the first artificial satellite launched by the Soviets. -
Bay of Pigs
The Bay of Pigs was a failed attempt at an invasion by the Americans to destroy Castro's airforce in Cuba. -
Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was built to divide east and west Germany. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
A confrontation between the US and Soviet Union regarding the presence of missiles on Cuba. -
Gorbachev
Leader of the Soviet Union that transformed the country. (Became elected president) His actions led to the breakup of the Soviet Union. -
Soviet Union Falls
The Soviet Union fell due to the various reforms that were implemented by leader Gorbachev. He was so disappointed in the termination/ending to his nation, that he retired.
