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Versailles Treaty
The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty signed in 1919 that ended World War I. It was the result of negotiations between Britain, France, and the United States, and was extremely harsh on Germany. -
Battle of France
the capture and subjugation of not only France but three other countries; Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium. -
Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was a series of air battles in 1940 between the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe. It was a key moment in World War II and the first major air battle. -
Lend Lease
a program that allowed the United States to lend or lease war supplies to countries that were vital to U.S. defense. -
Operation Barbarossa
Operation Barbarossa was the Nazi German invasion of the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941. It was the largest military offensive in history, involving millions of troops and billions of dollars. -
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D-Day
the Allies invaded Normandy, France, in what became the largest amphibious invasion in history. -
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Battle of Bulge
German offensive in World War II that took place in the Ardennes region of Belgium, France, and Luxembourg -
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Yalta Conference
a meeting of Allied leaders in February 1945 to discuss the end of World War II and Europe's postwar reorganization. The conference was held in Yalta, Crimea, a Russian resort town. -
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Iwo Jima
The U.S. Marine Corps and Navy captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Imperial Japanese Army. -
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Japanese Surrender
The Empire of Japan surrendered to the Allied Powers in World War II on September 2, 1945. The surrender was signed on the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.