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Japanese Invasion of China continued...
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Japanese Invasion of China
The Japan-China War
What happened:The Japanese launched a full-scale invasion of China using the conquered Manchuria as a launching base for their troops. Why it happened: Japanese said that the Chinese troops fired at them at the Marco Polo Bridge near Beijing. The effects/impact of the event: Shanghai, Nanjing, Chiang Kai-Shek's capital all fell. Interesting facts: Within five months one million Chinese people were under -
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Rape of Nanking
Rape of Nanking
What happened: The Japanese Imperial Army marched into China’s capital city of Nanking and proceeded to kill civilians. Why it happened: The Japanese wanted to take over China because it was bigger than Japan. Effects: The Chinese had a fear of Japanese soldiers. Interesting facts: Old and young women were raped by Japanese soldiers. Also, in six weeks there were about 300,000 deaths. -
The Nazi Soviet Non-Aggression Pact continued...
Nazi SOviet Non Aggression Pactforces invaded to Soviet Union. Facts: The pact agreed on waiting to take any type of military action for ten years, and the Germans broke that. -
The Nazi Soviet Non-Aggression Pact Ribbentrop/Molotov Pact
Nazi Soviet Non Aggression Pact
What happened: The Nazis and the Soviets signed a nonaggression pact. Why it happened: Stalin viewed the pact as a way to keep his nation on peaceful terms with Germany, while giving him time to build up the Soviets army. While the Union was doing that, Germany only used the pact so they could invade Poland unopposed. Effects: The pact fell apart in June 1941 when Nazi -
Germany's Invasion of Poland
Germany's invasion of PolandWhat happened: Germany invaded Poland and forced bombardments on the land and from the air. Why it happened: Hitler wanted to regain lost territory. The effects/impact of the event: Poland was left with nothing and Germany started to kill Jews. Interesting facts: Polish army made several severe strategic miscalculations early on. Also, Great britain would respond with bombing raids over Germany three days later. -
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German Blitzkrieg
BlitzkriegNOTE THERE IS NO ACTUAL DATE, IT IS BETWEEN 1939-1940
What happened: The lightning war is what it was referred to. The blitzkrieg is a military tactic designed to create disorganization among enemy forces through the use of mobile forces and locally concentrated firepower. Why it happened: To make wars quicker, the Germans invented the blitzkrieg. Effects: It preserves human lives and limites expenditure of artillery. -
Fall of Paris
Fall of Paris
What happened: Germany attacked Paris on Saturday June 14, 1940. Why it happened: Germany wanted to see Paris completely collapsed. Effects: Paris was considered empty due to the Germans. Facts: After Paris collapsed, there were announcements for Germany to have certain flags up for three days and church bells should ring for fifteen minutes. -
Operation Barbarossa
Operation Barbarossa
What happened: On June 22, 1941 Adolf Hitler launched his massive armies to the Soviet Union for a massive invasion. Why it happened: It happened because Hitler was determined to enslave the Slavic population and the Jews. Effects: Barbarossa had failed and Germany confronted a two front war that it could not win. Facts: Germany underestimated their opponent which made fighting more challenging. -
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
What happened: On December 7, 1941, Japanese fighter planes launched an attack at US’ naval base on Pearl Harbor. Why it happened: To get the USA to join WWII. Effects: The bombing took away a lot of ships and planes, along with a lot of dead and wounded people. Facts: Even though the attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise, the US and Japan had been edging toward war for decades. -
Wannsee Conference
Wannsee Conference
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Wannsee Conference
Wannsee Conference
What happened: They discussed the final solution for the Jews, so how they were going to annihilate them. Why it happened: The conference happened to coordinate the camps and what they were going to do, but the camps happened due to the hatred of Jews. Effects: Later, the Wannsee Conference plans actually took place. Facts: At the time of the Wannsee Conference, most people already knew that the National -
Operation Gomorrah
Operation Gomorrah
What happened: Britain bombed Hamburg with equivalent explosive power as Germany did on them. Why it happened: It was revenge on the Germans for bombing London. Effects: More than 1,500 people were killed on Britains first raid. Facts: Britain only lost 12 aircraft during this raid. -
Allied Invasion of Italy
Allied Invasion of Italy
What happened: There was an allied conquest to invade Italy, they all met up at the shore of Sicily. Why it happened: Mussolini envisioned turning fascist Italy into a new Roman Empire. Effects: Mussolini was forced to resign his position and was later arrested that day. Facts: The new government entered into secret negotiations with the allies, despite the Germans still in Italy. -
D-Day
D-Day What happened: The battle of Normandy began on June 6, 1944 which is also known as D'Day. Why it happened: I have no idea why it happened, I could not find it. Effects: Prior to D'Day, the allies conducted a large scale deception campaign designed to mislead the Germans. Facts: The codename of this battle was called Operation Overlord. -
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of the Bulge What happened: There was a surprise blitzkrieg. Why it happened: The Germans wanted to split the armies in the northwest. Effects: The US suffered over 100,000 casualties. Facts: The Battle of the Bulge was the costliest action ever fought by the US. -
Liberation of concentration camps
Liberation of concentration camps
What happened: Allied troops came across concentration camp prisoners and they freed them. Why it happened: Allied forces wanted to free the prisoners of the Germans. Effects: Germany later surrendered from the war. Facts: Germans took the prisoners on marches to get them away from the camps to hide their evidence of genocide. -
Operation Thunderclap
Operation Thunderclap
What happened: Allies bombed the eastern part of Germany. Why it happened: To show the population that the Nazi regime had failed them. Effects: Only six aircraft were lost, which is one of the lowest rates of loss in a bombing raid. Facts: All the factors in influencing a successful bombing raid were in the allies favor. -
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Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Iwo Jima
What happened: American’s invaded Iwo Jima. Why it happened: It happened because they had a need for a base near the Japanese coast. Effects: America lost 5,900 people with 17,400 wounded. Facts: We were defended by roughly 23,000 Japanese army and navy troops. -
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Battle of Okinawa
Battle of Okinawa
What happened: There was a battle in Okinawa. Why it happened: Japan’s air bases vital to their protection were at stake. Effects: Japan had lost more than 77,000 soldiers and the Allies suffered 65,000 casualties-including 14,000 dead. Facts: Both commanding generals on both sides died in the course of the battle. -
VE Day
VE Day
What happened: Both Great Britain and the United States celebrate Victory in Europe Day. Why it happened: This is the day when German troops throughout Europe finally laid down their arms. Effects: Soviets lost 8,000 soldiers after the latter, Germans considerable lost more. Facts: More than 13,000 British POWs were released and sent back to Great Britain. -
Dropping of the atomic bombs
Dropping of the atomic bombs
What happened: America dropped bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki (April 9 is when Nagasaki bomb was dropped.) Why it happened: To get the Japanese to surrender in WWII. Effects: Killed an estimated amount 120,000 people. Facts: Japan surrendered his country’s unconditional surrender on a radio address. -
VJ Day
VJ Day
What happened: Japan has officially surrendered to the Allies. Why it happened: Since they were bombed, it gave them a reason to surrender. Effects: Japan’s capitulation in the Pacific brought six years of hostilities to a final and highly anticipated close. Facts: VJ day stands for victoryover Japan Day.
