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Annexation of Sudetenland
We gave Hitler the Sudetenland. It was then annexed too the country of Germany. Article of Annexation of Sudetenland Video of Annexation of Sudetenland -
Pearl Harbor
This was when Japan attacked our harbor in Hawaii. The plan was to wipe out our Pacific fleet and demoralize the U.S. Link to video of pearl harbor. [Link to Article of Pearl](Harborhttps://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor) -
Island Hopping
This was a strategy used bu the U.S. during WW2. This was when we would skip heavily guarded territories and attacks the ones we knew we could capture. Link to video of island hopping Link to article of island hopping -
Battle of the Philippines
This battle was between our 5th fleet and a combination of Japanese fleets on the the water. It was the biggest carrier battle of that time. The U.S. also ended up taking the victory. Link to video of the Battle of the Philippines Link to article of the Battle of the Philippines -
Battle of Midway
The was a huge battle in World War 2. This was fought in the pacific theater of World War 2. It was between Japan and America, and America won. This was a huge turning point in the war for the U.S. Link to a video of the Battle of Midway. Link to an article of the Battle of Midway -
Los Alamos
Los Alamos was the location of where the Atomic Bomb was being built by the U.S. This town is located in the state of New Mexico. This was a huge part of the Manhattan project. It was the true place of creation. Link to video of Los Alamos Link to article of Los Alamos -
Battle of Stalingrad
During the battle of Stalingrad, Germany was trying to advance through the Soviet Union. This was an important battle for us because the Germans did not succeed and the Soviet Union stopped them from advancing. Link to video of Stalingrad. Link to Article of Stalingrad -
Battle of the Guadalcanal
This was the first major offensive and defensive victory for the allies. After beating Japan, our communication expanded across some of the larger sea lines. This was huge win during the war. Link to video of Guadalcanal. Link to Article of Guadalcanal -
D-Day
On D-Day, allied forces executed an all round attack on French land occupied by the Germans. We ended up winning and taking over that. marking a huge point in history. Link to video of D-Day Link to article of D-Day -
Japanese Internment Camps
The U.S. created Japanese Internment camps because we thought it was the best way to keep safe. We took all Japanese-Americans and put them into concentration camps to make sure there were no spies and we could maintain safety from people figuring out our plans. Link to video of Japanese Interment camps Link to Article of Japanese Internment Camps -
Meeting of Yalta
The meeting was after Germany had surrendered and we were deciding what to do land. We decided to split it into four occupation zones between the United States, Britain, France and the Soviet Union. The City of Berlin would also be soon divided. Link to video of the Meeting of Yalta Link to Article of the Meeting of Yalta -
Death of Hitler
Hitler ended killing him self by swallowing a cyanid capsule and shooting him self in the head. He did this because his bunker was soon going to be raided and he didn't want to be humiliated by the people. Link for video of Hitlers death Link for Article of Hitlers death -
Fall of Berlin
The fall of Berlin is when the wall of Berlin came crumbling to the ground. The people protested till it came down, and there was just to many people to stop the protest. Link to video of the Fall of Berlin. Link to Article of the Fall of Berlin -
Meeting of Potsdam
This was the last big meeting of WW2. It was held by the Big Three to discuss the punishments for Germany and what was ahead. This also included boundaries and reparations. Link to video of the Meeting of Potsdam Link to Article of the Meeting of Potsdam -
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is the first atomic bomb America dropped on Japan. We did this to end the war fast and quick and have the least amount of U.S. casualties as possible. This was one of two bombs to be dropped. Link to video of Hiroshima. Link to Article of Hiroshima