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The New York World’s Fair
The New York World's Fair, held in 1939 and again in 1964, was a major international exhibition showcasing cultural, technological, and architectural innovations. It showcased innovations such as television and introduced the world to the concept of the "futuristic" in design and technology. -
Invasion of poland
The invasion of Poland marked the beginning of World War II. It was carried out by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, following the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. This event led to significant devastation and loss of life, setting the stage for the broader conflict that followed. -
Battle of Dunkirk
Occurring between May 26 and June 4, it was a military operation in which Allied forces were evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, while being pursued by German forces. This massive evacuation, known as Operation Dynamo, saved around 330,000 Allied soldiers. -
Battle of France
Fought between May and June, it was the military campaign in which German forces invaded and conquered France, as well as the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The rapid German victory over French and Allied forces led to the surrender of France on June 22, 1940. -
Operation Barbarossa
Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union. This was the largest military operation in history in terms of manpower and resources deployed, and it marked a crucial turning point in World War II. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese forces carried out a surprise attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This attack led the United States to officially enter World War II the following day, joining the Allies in their fight against the Axis Powers. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Was one of the bloodiest battles in history and a key turning point in the Eastern Front of World War II. Soviet forces fiercely resisted German attacks, inflicting significant losses on the German army, and eventually managed to encircle and defeat the German Sixth Army, altering the course of the war in the Eastern Front. -
Battle of Midway
Was a major naval confrontation between American and Japanese forces in the Pacific. It was a crucial turning point in the Pacific War, as the American victory at Midway significantly weakened the Japanese naval capacity and shifted the balance of power in the Pacific theater. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Most of the fighting and the surrender of the German Sixth Army occurred in January and February 1943. This was a crucial victory for the Soviets, altering the course of the war on the Eastern Front. -
Casablanca Conference
Allied leaders, including Churchill, Roosevelt, and De Gaulle, met in Casablanca, Morocco. At this conference, they agreed to demand unconditional surrender from the Axis powers and coordinate military strategy for the remainder of the war. Plans for the invasion of Sicily and the future invasion of the European continent were also discussed. -
D-Day Invasion
Allied forces launched a massive amphibious assault on the beaches of Normandy, France. Codenamed Operation Overlord, this operation marked the beginning of the liberation of German-occupied Western Europe. The successful landings allowed the Allies to establish a foothold in France and ultimately led to the defeat of Nazi Germany. -
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II. The Germans launched a surprise attack through the Ardennes forest, aiming to split the Allied forces and capture the Belgian port city of Antwerp. Despite initial success, Allied resistance, including from American forces, halted the German advance and turned the tide of the battle in favor of the Allies. -
Battle of Berlin
The Battle of Berlin was the final major offensive of the European theater of World War II. Soviet forces launched a massive assault on the German capital, leading to intense urban warfare and ultimately resulting in the surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945. -
Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively. These bombings, the first and only use of nuclear weapons in warfare, led to Japan's surrender on August 15, 1945, effectively ending World War II.