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Rape of Nanking
The Japanese Imperial Army marched into Chinas capital with intentions to murder and rape 300,00 out of 600,00 civilians and soldiers. Nanking was left in Ruins. It took decades to recover.
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Germany's Invasion of Poland
1.5mil Germans invaded Poland along its border with German Controlled territory. Luftwaffe bombed airfields, warships,and U-boats and attacked the Baltic Sea. Adolf Hitler claimed it was a 'defensive action'. Britain and France declared war on Germany.
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Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg means LIghtning War. Blitzkrieg made wars and battles faster. It was used to create disorganization of enemies.
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Pearl Harbor
Japan bombed US ships in Hawaii. They destroyed 20 vessels and 300 planes. Japan wanted to expand neighboring territories. FDR then declared war on Japan.
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Battle of Midway
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D-Day
The Allied liberation of Western Europe from Germany was the impact of D-day. 156,000 Americans, British and Canadians landed on 5 beaches in Normandy. This was to push back Germany. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
America invaded Iwo Jima. They needed the Japanese coast. The Us won and the battle earned a place in American Lore.
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Battle of Okinawa
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VE-Day
VE-Day stands for Victory over Europe day. It marked the formal acceptance by Allies of WWII of Germanys Surrender. Germany surrendered unconditionally it Armed Forces. VE-Day became a national holiday celebrated on May 9.
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Dropping of Atomic Bombs
America dropped Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima. 80,000 people were killed by a direct blast. 35,000 were injured and 60,000 died by the end of the year. Many fires were set of because of this bombing.
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VJ-Day
VJ-Day stands for Victory over Japan Day. Japan surendered aboars USS Missouri in TokyoBay. After the surrender of Nazi Germany, Japan's capitulation brought six years of hostilities to an end.
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Battle of the Bulge
Hitle attempted to split Allied armies with a surprise Blitzkrieg through Antwerp. The Allies lined up and it looked like a bulge. Germany wanted to catch their enimies offguard. The Allies won. This led to the neutralization of German counteroffensive.
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