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Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany
Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany. He was named chancellor by President Paul von Hindenburg
site: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-is-named-chancellor-of-germany
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Axis powers break non- Aggression pact
Germany and the soviet leader signed a pact. Which was no fighting for 10 years .Germany broke it by invading Poland.
site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/german-soviet-nonaggression-pact
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Germany invades Poland- WWII begins
On 1939, Poland was bombed by Germany. This led to the start of WWII. They invaded it because Poland was still in preparation.
site: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-invades-poland
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Battle of Britain
It received its name from Winston Churchill. Britain was victorious in the battle.
site:http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-britain
picture:https://sites.google.com/a/ccsd1schools.net/ww-ii-battles/battle-of-britain -
Winston Churchill becomes leader of British Government
Churchill became prime minister in May 10, 1940. He replaced Neville Chamberlin.
Site:http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/churchill-becomes-prime-minister
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Italy enters war
Italy entered WWII in June 10. They entered by invading Southern France in June 21.
Site:https://www.slideshare.net/crow0317/wwii-35840737
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Attack on Pearl Harbor
The attack will be remembered in the history of the US. Even though it lasted 2 hours it was devastating. They were attacked in Hawaii surprisingly.
site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor
Picture: https://www.britannica.com/event/Pearl-Harbor-attack -
Bataan Death March
Approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops made a 65 mile walk to prison camps. Many prisoners died due to harsh temperature and high heat.
site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bataan-death-march
Picture: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/albert-brown-oldest-survivor-world-war-ii-bataan-death-march-dies-105-article-1.949837 -
Battle of Coral sea.
Japans attack to conquer Coral sea was the first sea battle in history. If it were not for America Japan would not have lost all their air force.
date: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Coral_Sea
Site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-coral-sea
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Battle of Midway
It is called most decisive battle of WWII. The USA was able to counter all of Japans attacks. America won and got into an offensive position.
Date: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Midway
Site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway
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Battle of Stalingrad
It is called one of the bloodiest battles in history. It is a successful Soviet defense against Germany.
Site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad
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Italy surrender to allies.
General Eisenhower publicly surrendered Italy from the war on this day. Even though Italy surrendered the war was not over.
Site: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italian-surrender-is-announced
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D-Day
In the largest amphibious attack in history, Western Europe was invaded. One million troopers attacked western Europe.
Site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day#
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Liberation of Paris
On this day Germany no longer ruled France. 500 soldiers died, while 200 civilians also died.
site: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/liberation-of-paris
Picture: http://home.bt.com/pictures/world-news/the-liberation-of-paris-in-pictures-41363927606695 -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima was attacked by the USA on this day. Iwo was defended by 23,000 Japanese soldiers and navy troops. Site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima
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Death of FDR
Sadly, while on vacation Franklin, suffered a stroke and died. With his death, the relation of USA and Soviet Union are bad.
Site: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/president-franklin-d-roosevelt-dies
Picture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_D._Roosevelt -
1st Liberation of Concentration Camps.
By 12 April 1945, British army wanted to free concentration camps. Germany agreed to free them Many people died.
Site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/liberation_camps_01.shtml
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Death of Hitler
Hitler committed suicide because he did not want Russia to take him. He was confirmed dead in 1956.
site: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-commits-suicide-in-his-underground-bunker
Picture: http://firsttoknow.com/watch-former-cia-agent-reveals-how-hitler-faked-his-own-death/ -
Germany surrenders
This event effectively ended WWII. May 8 is still celebrated by many European countries till today.
site:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/07/germany-surrenders-allies-date-nazis-wwii_n_3230901.html
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Atomic Bomb#1
The USA was the first country to us atomic bombs during war. They dropped it on on Hiroshima. It led to WWII. It ended WWII.
Site:http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-hiroshima
Photo: https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/nukevault/ebb525-The-Atomic-Bomb-and-the-End-of-World-War-II/ -
Atomic Bomb#2
Three days after the first bombing, a second bomb was dropped. It was dropped on Nagaski.
Site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki
Photo: http://www.newstime.jp/news/world-war-ii-who-was-dropped-on-japan-2-us-atomic-bombs-cost-20-billion -
Japan Surrenders
Due to the destruction of their military and air force in the summer of 1945. Japan had to surrender to the allies. It led to the end of WWII.
Site: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/japan-surrenders
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Battle of Bulge
During this a snowstorm hit that made it harder to fight. They lost all sort of communication. Everyone with himself.
Site: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-the-bulge#
Picture: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-the-bulge-begins
