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Japanese invasion of china
Japanese and Chinese troops fought against each other in the border that separates the country, it was called the Marco polo incident. Which then led to the second sino-japanese war. Stalin sent aid to china because he saw japan as a threat to his country and also a lot of other countries helped, including US, Britain, France and Germany for a short period of time . there were about 30,000 people who were killed and even more. www.history.co.uk/study-topics/history-of-ww2/sino-japanese-war -
Ribbentrop/Molotov Pact (1939)
It is a treaty between the Nazi Government and Germany. Its a treaty where each country doesn't ally or aid other countries when it comes to war. A German-Soviet Pact where in a signatory bond was signed not to attack each other. It was later became invalid because of Hitler’s attack to the Soviet Allies. https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005156 -
Germany's invasion of Poland
The German-Soviet Pact, which stated that Poland was to be partitioned between the two powers, enabled Germany to attacked without the fear of Soviet Intervention because of the Molotov- Riibentrop Pact. The Polish army was defeated within weeks of the invasion. German took over Poland and confirmed the excellence of the German Forces. Poland government who evacuated to Britain was unable to return to Poland. https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?Moduled=10005070 -
German Blitzkrieg (1939-1940)
It is also called as "lightning war". German invaded many countries using this tactic including Poland. Adolf Hitler chose this tactic because it was easy to organize. It could also preserve human lives and limits of expenditures of artillery. It was form for the success of German invasions. But shortly after this invasions success German lose in the World War II because of the long term war that they've been through. it continued to ww2
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Operation Barbarossa (1941)
It is the largest military operation in history. It begins because of the ideological desire of Hitler that believes that German should seek living space in the East at the expense of the native Slav people. German loses the war as winter came in. Soldiers are cold; starving and they are low in ammunition. Ultimately the Soviet won the war. This leads to the downfall of The Third Reich.
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Pearl Harbor 1941
Japanese government launched the attacked because the united States side China as Japan wanted expansionism. Japan strategy was simple, to destroy the Pacific Fleet, but unfortunately they did not. With these attack by the Japanese, Pearl Harbor was greatly damage as bombs and bullets rained down. Many American naval vessels was destroyed, soldiers and sailors died and wounded. These led America to join the World War II. www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/operation-pearl-harbor -
Bataan Death March (1942)
It happened in Bataan, Philippines when Japanese conquered the Philippines. They captured 12,00 Americans and the rest are Filipinos. While wlaking going to the Camp O'Donnell at San Fernando Pampanga, Japanese militaries had bestowed aristrocity to the prisoners. Some are beheaded and shot along the road, died of hunger and lack of water. They are being punished along the road. It was a 60-mile journey. Many died and did not make it http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/bataandeathmarch.htm -
Battle of Midway (1942)
The Battle at Midway is one of the US Victories against Japan. While the Americans lose only Yorktown, Japan loses four aircrafts during these battle. American once again gained victory against Japanese militaries during the World War II. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-midway-begins -
Battle at Stalingrad (1942)
The Nazi Germany fought for Stalingrad against the Soviet Union. Hitler wanted to push the soviets. He seized an attack refusing to surrender even his army was at state where they are already surrendered. He believes that each man should stand his firm. After a long battle many died, both armies suffer a great lose. http://totallyhistory.com/battle-of-stalingrad/ -
Manhattan Project (1942)
The Manhattan Project is about creating an Atomic Bomb for protection of the United States. It happened because Albert Einstein and Enrico Fermi heard about Nazi creating a bomb capable of unspeakable destruction. They urged President Roosevelt to develop one for U.S. It was base only on few Universities when it is started but later the base was built to the University of Chicago. President Truman only heard the Manhattan Project when it became successful. www.history.org/us/51f.asp -
Operation Gomorrah (1943)
British bombing the German started it. Britain was having their revenge with regard to the German raiding their country in July. British raid the Germans by bombing with their aircrafts. They used "window strips" to confuse the German Radar. With these loses from the German government was severe. Burned-out cities were visible; people cry of desperation can be heard. People encourage Hitler for defeat. www.history.com/this-day-in-history/operation-gomorrah-is-launched -
Allied Invasion of Italy (1943)
Soviet Allies began to plan invading Italy as a push through to the Axis. They believe that this will decreases the ability of the Axis to produce more and their opportunity to increase their supplies. They began to plan and invade Italy. As a result Allies began to work together. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allied_invasion_of_Italy -
D-Day (Normandy Invasion-1944)
D-day means a day were operation is to be initiated. The Western European people wants liberation on Hitler’s' dream of Nazi domination. They planned and raise arms together to wage war to Nazi. In Normandy, France millions of people gathered and went to war. After this war, success was gain. Hitler had committed suicide as he loses this battle. www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day -
Battle of the Bulge (1945)
This battle was also called "Operation Mist". German infantries battled against a mere 80,000 Americans who are guarding in the Northern France. The battle happened because Hitler attempted to split the allies of Britain, France and America in two and destroy their abilities to supply themselves. Hitler was defeated because of their inability to maintained there armored to be fuelled.
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Operation Thunderclap
it was made to shatter the morale of the German people. Later on it was not implemented because of the belief that it won't work. They again implemented but it was rejected. It was agreed then that they will just bomb the city of Dresden. The cities are burned, 100,000 of people are dead, and many are wounded. http://ww2orc.tripod.com/id15.htm http://ww2today.com/13-february-1945-operation-thunderclap-raf-start-firestorm-in-dresden -
Battle of Iwo Jima (1945)
The Battle of Iwo Jima began because of the desire of Americans to capture the tiny land that of great tactical importance to Japanese. It is also a three point plan the Americans had for winning the Far East. Many were killed until the Japanese surrendered the tiny island. It was taken by Americans over a month to take it. It proves how Japanese people could fight for their country. http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-two/the-pacific-war-1941-to-1945/the-battle-of-iwo-jima/ -
Battle of Okinawa (1945)
Okinawa was invaded by the Allied, but Japanese had strong resistance about it. Japanese fought with the allied. Gunfire was all around it was like a "typhoon of steel" and it was "the bloodiest battle of the Pacific War". It is between the U.S. Tenth Army against the Japanese Thirty Second Army. After more than two months of battle, Allied Nations won. Many casualties, both commanders died in different circumstances. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-okinawa -
VE Day (1945)
On this day both the United States and Great Britain rejoices to the downfall of the Nazi government. When Hitler committed suicide the German military officials signed a surrendered document. It was celebrated at the Trafalgar Square until the Mall of Buckingham Palace. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Prime Minister Church chill appeared in the balcony and rejoices with the crowd. http://www.historynet.com/v-e-day-1945-the-celebration-heard-round-the-world.htm -
Dropping of the Atomic Bombs (1945)
It was an attack issued by President Harry Truman. The first bomb called "little boy" was dropped at Hiroshima, which killed 160,000 people. The second atomic bomb called "Fat Men" was dropped at Nagasaki, which killed 75,000 people. It was a display of the US of their military weapons against other countries. This was led to the Japanese government to surrender. The effect was so devastating. http://www.history.co.uk/study-topics/history-of-ww2/atomic-bomb -
VJ Day (1945)
Emperor Hirohito led VICTORY OVER JAPAN DAY after the bombing at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He urged the Japanese people to surrender over the Allies after what happened. President Truman of the United States declares that Japan surrendered. This was the end of the World War II. This had been also the Memorial Day for the end of the war. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/v-j-day
