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Invasion of Poland
New York Times Article
The Nazis attacked Poland in the fall of 1939. This was an action that initiated WWII. The German's success was due to the mentality of Poland, they never saw it coming. Germany, however, had the mentality of getting revenge from WWI. "The Attack on Poland". HistoryLearningSite.co.uk. 2014. Web. -
Battle of Britain
Air Force fighters after receiving a signal to take on the enemy
The Battle of Britain was when German attempted to gain control over the English Royal Air Rorce (RAF). Hitler did not expect for Britain to fight back, and that is why they lost in the battle. "The Battle of Britain." War Shapes Lives. Imperial War Museum. Web. -
Operation Barbarossa
Soviet Soldiers in The Operation Barbossa
Operation Barbarossa was when Hitler made the mistake of attacking the USSR. Their plan failed because they soon ran our of recources and many soldiers died because of scarcity of food, the cold weather, and other factors. This was a major turning point for the Germans. "Operation Barbarossa: The Beginning of the End for Hitler | Britannica Blog." -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Footage
Pearl Harbor was an attack by the Japanese to Hawaii. This a surprise attack to the US. The Japanese killed nearly 20,000 soldiers and sailors, and another 1,000 were wounded. After that, Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare car on Japan. "Pearl Harbor." History.com. A&E Television Networks. Web. 11 Mar. 2015. -
The Doolittle Raid
2nd Plane to leave from the deck
The Doolittle raid was America's first daring move in WWII. They had been isolated mostly, but when Japan destroyed Pearl Harbor, they decided to fight back. This was a plan proposed by Lt. Colonel James H. Doolittle. Their plan was to bomb Japan in their major cities. "The Doolittle Raid, 1942." The Doolittle Raid, 1942. Web. 12 Mar. 2015. -
Battle of Midway
US Action Plan
The Battle of Midway was a very sneaky battle. The US were preparing their troops in the Midway Island, to get revenge for Japan's attack in Pearl Harbor. The Japanese knew that the US were there, so their soldiers went and attacked, but, the US already knew that the Japanese were coming, because they had cracked their code.
"World War II." Battle of Midway. Ducksters. Web. 12 Mar. 2015. -
D-Day
Chart of D-Day Beaches
D-Day is when The Allied Forces (Britain, America, Canda and France) attacked the German forces in the coast of Normandy. With over 150,000 forces, they demolished the Germans. The Germans had conquered France, and this war helped slow down the German expansion. "World War II." History: D-Day the Invasion of Normandy for Kids. Web. 13 Mar. 2015. -
Battle of Okinawa
America's Flag Planted in Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa happaned in Japan. The United States wanted to destroy what was left of Japan's indusial hearland. They raided Japan, bombing by air craft. It was one of the bloodiest battles in WWII. "The Battle of Okinawa". HistoryLearningSite.co.uk. 2014. Web. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
Hiroshima and Nagazaki Bombings
The bombing in Hiroshima was the first time that anyone used an atomic bomb. At the start of the war, the atomic bomb had not been invented, but Albert Einstien came up with some ideas about an atomic bomb, and soon the US started to construct it. This bombed destroyed the city and killed over 10,000 people. "World War II." History for Kids: The Atomic Bomb. Web. 13 Mar. 2015. -
Japan's Surrender
Newspaper Article
This was the day that the Japanese Emperor Hirohito and Japan surrendered to the war. The Japanese later signed a surrender treaty with US General Douglas MacArthur. "World War II." History: WW2 in the Pacific (Japan) for Kids. Web. 13 Mar. 2015.
