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Japanese Invasion of China
Japan invaded China for there was fighting between the two countries' troops which so on led to the invasion.(http://www.history.co.uk)Japan wanted to be an imperial power.This invasion happened because it benefits Japan economically(more resources), and militaristically(Japan controlled by the military proves dominance).It ended on Sep 9,1945.The impact was that Japan began its interest in politics and and Chinese women became stronger leading to feminism.(http://www.enotes.com) -
Germany's Invasion of Poland
German troops went into Polish land stating the beginning of WWII. Hitler wanted to conquer Europe so he must neutralize Poland first with the help of the USSR due to the non aggression pact.Poland,before WWI ended, partially belonged to Germany and hitler wanted it back.The invasion ended on oct 6,1939.The impact was after Poland had been split between Germany and the USSR, the soviet union after decades ceased power/has fallen before Poland's independence.(http://www.secondworldwarhistory.com) -
Germany Blitzkrieg
A strategy used by the Germans to help attack other countries.Launched on Poland in 1939 and later on Netherlands,Belgium,France in 1940.The use of the blitzkrieg because Germany felt they were restricted from acquiring power by european countries. They believed that the best possible way to rise in power was by using this tactic to cause a great deal of destruction.This strategy left the Europeans in fear and made them homeless.(http://www.history.com) -
Operation Barbossa
Hitler wanted the Ural mountains in Russia, for he launched a blitzkrieg on Stalin and was unprepared.Hitler as well didn't expect the harsh cold winters in Russia.He was trying to seize Leningrad for two years and a half.The USSR was able to succeed in pushing back Germany after attacking them from both sides.It ended on Dec 5,1941.The impact was that Stalin became popular after the victory even so the US and Britain were impressed by their capability.(http://www.markedbyteachers.com) -
Pearl Harbor
General Tojo,military leader,declared it was time to attack the United States.Nineteen ships were destroyed including the famous USS Arizona.What started the attack was that the United States stopped all trades to Japan.They embargoed Japan because they were increasing their power due to the fact that they were taking control over most of the South Pacific.The impact was that it brought the US into the war that they were avoiding for so long.(http://www.enotes.com) (en.wikipedia.org) -
Manhattan Project
A confidential military project to create the first nuclear weapon in the US.They were afraid that the Nazi would construct and use a nuclear weapon in WWII which started the project and ended in 1946.It was used on Japan (Hiroshima and Nagasaki)to save american lives.(http://www.nuclearfiles.org)The impact was that it finally ended WWII and made Japan surrender.Also,led to the creation of nuclear weapons that are more powerful in other countries.(http://manhattanproject-rui-uhs.weebly.com) -
Bataan Death March
The Japanese forced the Filipino and American troops to march on Bataan(65 mile pace) to prison camps.The troops were forced to march in the severe heat while being treated harshly by the Japanese,and thousands have died throughout.This happened because the US surrendered the Bataan peninsula to the Japanese throughout WWII.Its impact was its barbarity of the march that shaped the US's attitude about the war should be fought.(http://www.enotes.com)(http://www.history.com)(www.britannica.com) -
Battle of Midway
108 aircrafts were launched in the air to blast midway. The Japanese had sent out airplanes for precaution,as well as the Americans to precisely site their location.One of Americas search aircraft found the Japanese carrier strike and reported back to the base.The same news was shared by a seaplane pilot.The navy,marine and army planes went to the Japanese fleet to attack.Its impact was that it was the turning point in the pacific war.(http://www.u-s-history.com)(http://warontherocks.com) -
Battle of Stalingrad
Germany invaded the city of Stalingrad and the soviets successfully defended their city during WWII.The germans believed it was crucial to conquer Stalingrad to promote their campaign in southern Russia.As well as having and advantage of the strategic point on the Volga river to initiate more assaults in the Caucasus.The impact behind this was that it stopped Germany from approaching into the USSR.It also noted the turning point towards the Allies.It ended on Feb 2,1943.(http://www.history.com) -
Operation Gomorrah
"Aerial bombing campaign" that happened during WWII.British bombers attacked Hamburg during the night while America invaded during the day until August 3.it happened because it was payback for Germany bombing Britain.Its impact was when the attack happened 2/3 of the population fled.it quivered the german's(nazi) leadership which concerned hitler leading to the thought of similar raids on other countries would lead Hitler out of the war.(http://militaryhistory.about.com)(http://www.history.com) -
Allied Invasion of Italy
After the defeat of Germany and Italy in the North African campaign the Alies decided to invade Italy,and detach its fascist ways in the war.As well as push away Germany from the Northwest coast of France to plan an attack in the nearby future.It ended after 38 days of fighting.Its impact was practice for d-day landings,boosted morality in the military and at home,and it gave the USSR a"break"from fighting with Germany for a while.(http://www.history.com)(en.wikipedia.org)(http://www.enotes.com) -
D-Day(Normandy invasion)
Its the result of the allies liberation of Western Europe from Nazi's control.Codename is Operation overlord,and the UK,US,and Canadian teams landed on 5 beaches 50 miles away from the coast of Normandy.This invasion is known for its military strike,and constructive planning.Its use was to mislead the Germans about the invasion's location.It ended on August 1944 liberating France and defeating the Germans.Its impact was the end of Germany,and Hitler.(http://www.history.com)(www.mtholyoke.edu) -
Battle of the Bulge
Hitler attempted to split up the allied troops in NW Europe using a blitzkrieg through Antwerp(Belgium).The american troops(caught off guard) fought through tough battles.When the Germans attempted to secure the bridgehead the third army proved its essential existent in the allied defense for Germany was neutralized and its counteroffensive strategy failed and ended on January 25,1945.The impact was the surrender of the Germans leading into VE Day.(http://www.history.com) -
Liberation of Concentration Camps
The USSR were the 1st to liberate concentration prisoners that the Germans left while retreating,and found 100s of sick and tiresome prisoners.The UK,US,Canadian and the French troops also freed prisoners from their camps.The Germans were trying to cover up what they did,but allied soldiers came across 1000s of dead bodies & survivors.The impact was the survivors' freedom(half wanted to reunite with their families & others felt guilty of surviving but their family members didn't).(www.ushmm.org) -
Battle of Okinawa
Known as the bombing of of Dresen,Germany.This operation was created by the US and Britan where they join forces and bombed the city.Although this happened after the war ended,many thought it shouldn't have happened.The UK and the US's goals was to help the soviets advance,but it backfired and ended up destroying homes of innocent people and cities.(http://ww2today.com) -
Battle of Iwo Jima
A detailed preparation of the navy,aircrafts,and marine divisions landed on the island.Iwo Jima was surrounded and defended by about 23,000 Japanese soldiers who fought from a complex network of underground installments.Even though the conditions were tough it ended on Mar 26,1945 & the US won.The US wanted to destroy Japan’s merchant ships so that they can't supply from SE Asia.Its impact was a need of a base near the cost of Japan.(http://www.history.com)(http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk) -
Battle of Okinawa
It was the biggest and last Pacific island battles of WWII. the Okinawa campaign lasted until June 22, 1945.It involved the US army against the Japanese army. The air bases are essential to the projected invasion of Japan were in danger. By the end of the 82-day invasion, Japan had lost more than 77,000 soldiers and the Allies had encountered more than 65,000,including 14,000 dead.Its impact was its next move on targeting Japan(using the atomic bomb).(http://www.history.com)(en.wikipedia.org) -
VE Day
VE Day stands for "Victory in Europe".Announcing officially the ended the war in Europe.German general Jodi has signed and agreed to the surrender document which ended the war.This happened because the German general wanted to limit the demand but Eisenhower did not agree and told him that if he does not surrender his forces in the east and west he would be in the hands of the USSR. Its impact was the end of WWII in Europe.(http://www.history.com)(http://www.biography.com) -
Dropping of the Atomic Bomb
The US created an atomic bomb and many debated to use the bomb but in times of war they decided to use it.The US bombed Hiroshima which wiped out 90% of the city and killed 80,000 people & 100s more would die from radiation.They also bombed Nagasaki which killed about 40,000 people.The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was to show Japan that they have messed with the wrong country & payback for Pearl Harbor.Its impact was the surrender of Japan,and to save American lives.(http://www.history.com) -
VJ Day
VJ Day stands for “Victory over Japan Day” and is known to be on August 14 and 15. Japan has announced its surrender thus effectively ending WWII. The Japanese navy surrendered because they were unable to perform major operations and an Allied invasion of Japan was forthcoming.Its impact resulting after a couple of months the surrender of the Nazi.(http://www.history.com)
