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The Holocaust
The Holocaust was done by Hitler. This was multiple camps for Jews to go and they were being put to work and or killed. Almost an entire race was abloished because of hitlers hate for Jews. -
Blitzkreig
Means lighitng War. innovated military techinique made from the germans -
Japan Invades China
Japan invading China lasts a long time. The event just starts in July when Japan thought they had been fired on by China. Japan went in. -
Munich Conference
Hitler wanted to take Chzelvokia. Hitler met with leaders from around the world during this conference. They agreed if only he agreed he wouldnt take over any other areas. -
Non-Agression Pact
Germany and Soviet Unionn signed to agree to not put attack on eachother. The pact was ruined when germany attacked the soviet union June 22, 1941. -
Germany Invades Poland
This attack was with no warning. German had a total of 1.5 military coming in. Britain and France also declared war with Germany after this event. Code name for this was "Operation White". Germany was obviously sucessful due to larger military and they were prepared. -
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Battle of Britain
Exact dates hard to find months are correct
Battle of Britian was after the battle of France ended Hitler put his attention to Britian. He wanted control of Britian now. The battle become postponed because it was obvious Hitler was not ready. -
Lead Lease Act
Otherwise the dispose of arms. We are giving our military supplies to our alliances. -
Operation Barbarossa
Germany's invasion to Russia. This is the largest event of World War 2. After loosing the battle of Britian Hitler was on his way to get Russia -
Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor was shocking for america. Japan navy came and unexpected for america they attacked our ships and navy. -
Bataan Death March
After the surrender of the Bataan Americans were forced to march 65 miles to the prison camp. -
Battle of Midway
Japans first Naval defeat . Japan planned to trap US military. -
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Battle of Stalingrad
Considered the turning point in WW2. Primary reason for the war was oil feilds. People also think it was just because of Hitlers hate for Stalin and that city was named after him -
D-Day
Invasion of Normandy France. Was an awful weather and it was sterrible fighting conditions. The military had a lot of hard conditions. -
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Battle of Bulge
German offensive campaign. Unexpected event since directly after D-day. It was Hitlers last fight. People think it is the greatest battle in American Military History. -
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Battle of Iwo Jima
4.5 mile long island is Iwo Jima. Hard conditions for fighitng. The island was built off of Sulfur. -
Battle of Okinawa
a small island in japan. This was part of a three part plan to win world was 2 for ameria. Bombing raid killed the entire island. -
V-E Day
Victory in Eurpoe Day! After Hitler killed himself and his family Germany surrendered. British made this the offical day for their celebration. -
The Bombing of Hiroshima
First Nuclear bombs. Japan islands were destroyed by Big boy and Little boy. Killed millions of people -
V-J day
Japan surrenders! Them surrendering helps the end of World War 2. -
Warsaw Pact
This was a defense treaty with 8 communist states and the Soviet Union. This was following world war 2 so that we would have allies and not go into another war and go agaist each other.