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Germany Blitzkrieg
Germany defeated much of Europe in a short period of time. The Germans wanted to see what the outcome would be off the term "lightning war". Using this term there were less campaigns and less deaths in wars. -
Germany's invasion of Poland
Germany attacked Poland in 1939. The polish army was defeated in less then a weak after the attack. The effects or impact of the event led to declaring war and would be the start of world War 2. -
Fall of Paris
During this day German invaded France. This happened because of two main operations that was part of Germany's plan. This led to declaring Paris as an open city. -
Pearl Harbor
The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor unexpectedly. This led to the United States entering into the World War 2. This happened to get the U.S involved in this war. -
Allied invasion of Italy
During this day Allied forces were landed on the front of Italy during the Italian campaign. This happened because to get the Italian army to surrender. This day led to securing certain cities. -
D-Day
Allied forces came together an invaded northern France.This happened so fight for the beach lands. This had in impact of the beginning and the end of Hitler and the Germans. -
Battle of the Bulge
This was the last major Germans offensive campaign on the western front. The Germans wanted to make their last strain of offense. This led to the Germans creating a bulge in the allies in the front line. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
During this battle one third of all marines were defeated. This battle happened for the need for a base near the Japenease Coast. This led to having no way to see if bombers were coming for the Japanease. -
Battle of Okinawa
This battle had the most deaths in all World War 2. It was the largest landing in the Pacific Theater. This led to being called the Operation Iceberg. -
VE Day
This is a holiday celebration of the acceptance by the allies. This happened because the Natzi's surrended. This leads to the victory on this day. -
Dropping of the atomic bombs
During this event was a invasion on Japan. It happened to bring a quick end to the war. This led to the end of the war. -
VJ Day
This day is a formal surrender ceremony performed in Tokyo Bay. Was another day named after VE day in Europe. This day led to surrendering to the allies and the end of World War 2
