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Blitzkrieg
The war tactic use by the German forces to destroy Poland was called blitzkrieg. This also meant lightening war. -
Battle of Britain
The battle of Britain was an attempt by Germany to take over Britain. The Germans bombed Britain for 11 months before failing and retreating.
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The Lend Lease Act
This act allowed other countries involved in WWII so get resources and aid. This act mainly helped Britain and France in their efforts against Germany. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/lend-lease-act -
Battle of France
The Germans use the same war tactic as when they took over Poland. France doesn't make it and is taken over by Germany. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/france-to-surrender -
Operation Barbarossa
Germany moved to take over the Soviet Union. Germany was beat at the battle of Stalingrad
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Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was when Japan bombed Hawaii. This event greatly affected the U.S. and took out most of their navy. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor -
America declares war on Germany
After Pearl harbor Germany declared war on the U.S.. Hours after the U.S. declared war on Germany http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-declares-war-on-the-united-states -
Bataan Death March
When Japan invaded the Philippines they made the 75,000 Filipino and American troops march to prison camps. They were harshly treated and thousands died http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bataan-death-march -
The Battle of Midway
This was the naval battle that took place in the pacific ocean between Japan and the U.S. This took place six months after Pearl Harbor. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway -
Warsaw Ghetto uprising
A Jewish rebellion against Nazi Germany. Took place in German-occupied Poland. This rebellion failed. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/warsaw-ghetto-uprising -
Battle of Normandy
This battle was the beginning of the end of WWII. France was liberated and Germany was taken that next spring. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day -
The battle of the Bulge
Germany tries to split the Allied forces with a surprise blitzkrieg attack. This was one of the last major offenses of Germany. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-the-bulge -
The Liberation of concentration camps
American forces liberated concentration camps. This was the mark of the end of WWII. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/dachau-liberated -
The battle of Iwo Jima
Americans invaded Iwo Jima against the Japanese. The U.S. won and were able to have a base near Japans coast. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima -
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The U.S. bombed two of Japan's major cities. This lead to their surrender and the end of WWII. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki
