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The Invasion of Poland
This event was what caused WWII after the Nazi parties invaded Poland under Adolf Hitler's order. -
The Battle of Britain
A British victory between German soldiers and Britain soldiers raised morality for the Allies. -
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese Navy forces in an attempt to weaken the U.S. Navy forces. -
The Battle of Midway
An American victory that wiped out Japan's chances of putting their Navy forces in the Pacific. -
The Battle of Stalingrad
A counterattack on German forces was labeled as the bloodiest battle in WWII, resulting in a surrender on Germany's side. -
Operation Torch
Described as a major victory for the U.S., Operation Torch was an invasion to prevent French territory from being taken. -
The Battle of Kursk
A large-scale tank battle that resulted in Germany's loss and the turning point for the war. -
Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Program
President Franklin D. Roosevelt established this program to protect cultural areas. -
D-Day
D-Day, also referred to as Normandy Landings, was an invasion overseas, and Germany suffered the most. -
The Battle of the Bulge
A surprise attack was launched by German forces, but it backfired after the Allies suffered fewer losses. -
The Battle of Iwo Jima
Labeled as another bloody battle in WWII, the Battle of Iwo Jima was launched by the U.S. Marine and Navy forces, against the Japanese. -
The Battle of Okinawa
Also named Operation Iceberg, this was a battle between the U.S. forces and Japanese forces, with both sides suffering casualties at Okinawa Island. -
The Death of FDR
Dying at age 63, Franklin D. Roosevelt died during his fourth term, his death stunning the nation. -
The Death of Adolf Hitler
At 56 years old, Adolf Hitler committed suicide In Berlin prior to being hunted down. This was one of the leading factors in the end of WWII. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
The atomic bomb that was dropped, called Little Boy, wiped out over half of the city in the U.S.'s attempt for a quick surrender. -
Atomic Bombing Nagasaki
Following the previous atomic bomb, Little Boy, three days later, the U.S. dropped another bomb. This one was nicknamed Fat Man and caused many deaths in Nagasaki.