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The Japanese Invasion of China
Japan invaded China because it was over-populated and was in need of more land and supplies, such as iron ore and oil. The Japanese Army attacked Nanking, China and the aftermath led to 300,000 civilians dead. As a result, it took approximately six weeks to recover from the massacre and the leader of this attack created a new capital at Chongqing. Did you realize it can be known as "The Rape of Nankinga?" https://www.history.com/topics/nanjing-massacre -
The Ribbentrop/Molotov Pact
On August 23, 1939, Representatives from Germany and The Soviet Union met & signed the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact, which guaranteed they wouldn't attack each other. Germany had protected itself from having to fight a two-front war in World War II. The Soviet Union was to be awarded land, which included Poland and Baltic States. However, it was broken when Germany assaulted The Soviet Union less than two years later, on June 22, 1941. https://www.history.com -
German Invasion of Poland
Germany invaded Poland hoping to spread their land and culture, as well as they had annexed Austria and Czechoslovakia without being stopped. On September 1, 1939 at 4:45 AM Germany had assaulted Poland from the air and on land. An event/occurrence like this had been the last straw with Adolf Hitler and countries were fed up! Consequently, Poland had declared War on Germany two days after. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-invades-poland -
The German Blitzkrieg
German Blitzkrieg, or "Lightning War," happened for the desire to build their empire and felt as if European Powers had restricted them. Utilizing The Close Support of Air Forces, with armored vehicles and motorized transport leading the way on the ground, 'The Blitzkrieg Attack' consisted of concentrated forces at a point of attack. It was powerful and Germany defeated & invaded Poland, which led to a victory of The Eastern European. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/blitzkrieg -
The Operation Barbarossa
Adolf Hitler invaded USSR because he wanted to defeat communism, take over land, and use people belonging to The Soviet Union as labor. He was aware of specific fields of Ukraine and oil fields of Caucasus would be handy. On June 22, 1941, the leader begun eastward in an invasion of The Soviet Union. It was thought to be a key to winning World War ll. If he could reach his goals under this operation, then he would rule Europe. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/operation-barbarossa -
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japan was intent on broadening land to include East Asia and The Western Pacific, but it felt as our country was posing a threat. On December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese Fighter Planes landed on base and damaged 20 Vessels, Eight Battleships, and over 300 Airplanes. 2,400 American People died, including civilians, and 1,000 people were wounded. The American People had taken a definitive stance in World War ll and declared war on Japan. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor -
The Wannsee Conference
The Wannsee Conference's was about informing leaders of departments responsible of various policies relating to The Jews', that Reinhard Heydrich had been appointed as The Head Executor of "The Final Solution." He had presented a plan, likely approved by Adolf Hitler, for the deportation of the Jews' of French & North Africa to German-Occupied areas in Eastern Europe. During The Conference, people talked of ideas to annihilate The Jewish Race and led to The Holocaust. https://www.history.com/ -
The Bataan Death March
General MacArthur was ordered to move his command from The Philippines to Australia. In this process, he had left thousands upon thousands of American and Filipino troops behind without any supplies. A prisoner was forced to march eighty-five miles in six days, with only one meal of rice during the entire journey. Not only was it a big loss for America, but it was the largest surrender in American History. Each prisoner of war was used as a slave in poor conditions. https://www.history.com -
The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway had occurred because The Japanese wanted to eliminate America from being a strategic power in The War of The Pacific. It was a major naval battle! The United States had decisively defeated a majority of The Japanese Fleet and put an end to the impending invasion of The Midway Island. Nevertheless, it was a turning point in the war and helped the danger of further Japanese Invasion In The Pacific. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway -
The Battle of Stalingrad
Adolf Hitler was attempting to take out The Soviet Union, but was ambitious. Rather than concentrating their forces and marching to Moscow, he wanted to take over The Soviet Union from North to South. He was obsessed with the idea of capturing a city that had Stalin's name attached to it, that he over committed to a battle that couldn't be won. Simultaneously, The Russian Army surrounded their army and cut off supply lines. It broke The German Offensive and lost. https://www.history.com -
The Allied Invasion of Italy
The Sicily Operation was proposed because Winston Churchill feared a direct attack on France would fail, and after The Liberation of North Africa & defeat of Africa Corps, he wanted to keep momentum built up and leaders agreed & followed through. On July 10, 1943, 180,000 Allied Troops landed in Sicily, Italy, capturing it from Germany and Italy and toppling Mussolini from power. Italy had surrendered on September 3, 1943! It had proved weakness and able to hold ground. https://www.history.com -
The Operation Gomorrah
In Operation Gomorrah, American and British had attacked Hamburg, Germany every day for a solid week. The Operation had occurred because America and Great Britain had suffered many lives, including civilians, due to German Bombing. The raid had an impact on The Nazi Government and Hitler refused to visit the city, possibly not wanting to see the end result.In all, 30,000 people had lost their life because of this raid! https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/operation-gomorrah-is-launched -
D-Day
It was a step into a military campaign to free Europe From Nazi Control, creating a front in Europe & trapping Germany between The Soviet Union, The United Kingdom, and The United States. It was code-named as "Operation Overload," and included a storming of beaches in Normandy, France. By forcing Germany's Armies back, The Allied Powers reduced pressure Germany was putting on The Soviet Union. And, it allowed The Allied Powers to recapture big parts of France & Germany. https://www.history.com -
The Battle of The Bulge
The Battle of The Bulge happened in World War ll because of Hitler's Plan to launch a counter-offensive to effect The Allied Armies in Northwest Europe and recapture a city in Belgium. This war happened to be the last, major German Offensive on The Western Front during WWll. The People of Germany had launched a coordinated, armored attack against The Allied Forces in Antwerp, Belgium. It was significant because it ruined The German Army and brought the war to an end. https://www.history.com -
The Operation Thunderclap
This Operation was under discussion with The Allied Powers for a while and it was to bomb The Eastern Cities of Germany to disrupt the transport framework behind the soon to be Eastern Front.On February 13, 1945, multiple firebombing raids came from The Allied Powers in Dresden, Germany and killed as many as 135,000 people. It was the most destructive bombing - including Hiroshima and Nagasaki! However, not much was accomplished because Germany was about to surrender. https://www.history.com -
The Battle of Iwo Jima
It had occurred because it meant The Allied Powers were nearing Japan because they were island hopping, trying to get them undetected. Three American Divisions had landed on the island in February of 1945. Iwo Jima was defended by 23,000 Japanese Army and Navy troops, who fought from caves, dugouts, tunnels and underground installations. Despite Difficult Conditions, American Marines had killed The Japanese Army after a month, and it ended with an American Flag raised. https://www.history.com -
The Battle of Okinawa
It had occurred because America was getting closer and closer to Japan in regaining of their advances in The Pacific. The Battle of Okinawa was the final action of America before a decision was made to use the atomic bomb. An invasion of The Japanese Mainland would've been expensive for American Soldiers'. It had significant military value due to it's closeness & provided a fleet anchorage for an airfield, ship, or troop staging area. Also, we were able to bomb whenever. https://www.history.com -
Victory In Europe Day
May 8, 1945 was marked as Victory In Europe Day and marked the conclusion of Adolf Hitler's War. Globally, it put a stop to years and years of courage, endurance, misery, and suffering. Victory In Europe was a celebrated, world-wide holiday to The End of World War ll in Europe. Lastly, it ended the annihilation of The Jews' by Adolf Hitler and his following. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/victory-in-europe -
Dropping of The Atomic Bomb
America had used The Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima because The Japanese refused to surrender when facing conventional warfare. Although The Japanese's Position was hopeless, they continued to fight and death rate was increasing. As soon as it was released, 80,000 civilians were killed and a lot were injured. The Japanese didn't surrender right as it happened; instead, America had to drop another bomb on Nagasaki to have Japan concede. https://www.history.com -
Victory In Japan Day
August 14, 1945, was marked as Victory in Japan Day and the conclusion of a hard-fought war. It put a stop to years and years of courage, endurance, misery, and suffering. Victory In Japan was a celebrated, world-wide holiday to The End of World War ll. Also, it represented the beginning of the end of Hitler's Reign and The Nazi Party would no longer have any power. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/v-j-day
