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Japanese invasion of China
As Japan wanted to expand its influence across China's territories, china began resisting. the invasion was a result of the marco polo incident. To remove the nationalist government, Chiang Kai-shek, Japan took control of large areas of eastern China in 1937. China received aid from Britain, France, and United States. The bombing of cities by the Japanese air force killed many Chinese. By the war's end, an estimated 10 to 20 million Chinese civilians were dead.http://www.history.co.uk/ -
German invasion of Poland
The conquest of Poland was a huge deal to Hitler, as he wanted to gain slaves & increase living space and expand the German speakers' living space by invading nearby countries. Hitler conquered Poland by sending German troops along its vast border of his German-controlled territory. He bombed their aircraft & attacked Polish’s naval force. Poland was split between Russia and Germany through a pact known as The German-Soviet Pact.http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germans-invade-poland -
German Blitzkrieg(1931-1940)
A blitzkrieg is a German term for "lightning war". It's a surprise attack used to create disorganization among the enemy. It was a tactic used by Germany to conquer land in Europe. Its aim was to create panic and disruption among the enemy. Germany launched blitzkrieg on Poland in 1939, and then on Belgium, Netherlands, and France in 1940. This tactic made Hitler control countries easier. It had horrible effect in the first years of WW2. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/blitzkrieg -
Fall of Paris
Fall of Paris was a successful attempt by Hitler to take over France by launching a blitzkrieg. Germany was able to break Maginot Line of French defenses & forces were sent into Paris whose people & resistance had evacuated the city. The attack happened to seek revenge for Germany after France & Britain accepted Germany’s surrender in WW1 & signed the armistice, humiliating Germany. Italy later invades, sharing France with Germany.
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Operation Barbossa
On June 22, 1941, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union. It was the largest operation of WW2. Germany intended to start a war against the Communists and Jews of the Union. Hitler’s reasoning was that he wanted the Ural Mountains. There were heavy bombing, but the Soviets stood strong. As winter sets in, the German army weakens. It became a turning point for Stalin. Russia was able to defeat Germany by attacking from both sides.
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pearl harbor
The Pearl Harbor attack happened on December 7 1941. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor because the United States banned all trade to Japan. United states viewed japan as a threat because they threatened to conquer South East Asia. The embargo set by the U.S made Japan attack Pearl Harbor as revenge. As an effect, 19 ships were destroyed; the most famous one is “ USS Arizona”. Also, over 2,400 people died. This attack led to the U.S joining the war.http://www.wwiifoundation.org/films/remember/ -
manhattan project
In the early 40’s America started developing atomic weapons under the code name Manhattan Project. On exactly December 28,1942 President Roosevelt approved the Manhattan Project. U.S were aware that Germany was competing to build atomic bombs and warned that Hitler would use it as defense. The Manhattan project made Japan surrender and it put an end for WW2. Also, it made other countries develop militarily as they developed more powerful weapons.http://www.britannica.com/event/Manhattan-Project -
Battle of Midway
The battle began on June 3, 1942. The Japanese was attempting to seize the Midway Island and its bases. Isoroku sent aircrafts to engage and destroy the American fleet and invade Midway. The U.S had broken the Japanese naval code, making the Americans ready to fight. The battle ended the threat of the Japanese invasion in the Pacific, and it marked a turning point of the military struggle between the two countries.
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Battle of Stalingrad
After losing some battles, Hitler wanted to attack Russia and gain some land. The battle began with the German air force, bombing the Volga River and the city of Stalingrad. They reduced much of the city to wreck. Soon the German army moved in and was able to take a large portion of the city. The Soviet troops were not ready to give up. The majority of the German army surrendered due to the poor conditions they were in.http://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/battle_of_stalingrad.php -
Warsaw Ghetto uprising (april 9- may 16)
When Hitler sent SS troops to the largest Jewish ghettos in Nazi occupied Europe to dismiss the Ghetto with their heavy weaponry and machinery. This attack was inspired to keep the Nazis from killing more Jews to be murdered in Treblinka death camp and just finish them in one place. The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was a disaster for the ghetto residents. The Nazis estimated that more than 100,000 people were killed, really putting a strain on the amount of Jews in Hitler occupied Europe. -
Operation Gomorrah
Surprise evening attack by the British on Germany. It was joint British-American project. Britain dropped 2,000 tons of bombs in course of hours. The purpose of the attack was to seek revenge from Germany after it killed over 170 British civilian in German bombing raids in July. It had resulted in loss of thousand of lives and damage of buildings. The bombing of Hamburg was the 1st time Nazis might have call for peace.http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/operation-gomorrah-is-launched -
Allied invasion of Italy
On September 3, 1943, the British army begins the allied invasion of Italy. The Italian government surrendered to the Allies. There was an agreement that they would be treated mercifully if Italy would help the Allies to evacuate the Germans from Italy. Later that month, Mussolini was declared leader of the Nazi state in Italy after he was rescued. Rome fell in June 1944. It opened a second front to help the USSR.
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D DAY
Is known as the biggest sea invasion in History. It was an attack by the allies on Germany through the beaches of Normandy. The attack happened as a result of US joining the war, for they encouraged the allies on attacking. The allies wanted to end the war and decrease Germany's attempts of invasions. Its effect/impact was that it leads Germany to fight two front wars that they weren't able to handle, and eventually lost.http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day
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battle of the bulge ( december 16,1944- january 16, 1945)
It was the first major victory for the allies. It was the largest battle fought on the Western Front in Europe. The Germans launch the last major offensive of the war, an attempt to push the allied front line west from the northern France to northwestern Belgium. Hitler planned to move through the allied armies in the Ardennes region and to recapture Antwerp. Because the allies were unprepared, there was a large bulge created in the allied line.
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Operation Thunderclap
The Operation Thunderclap was under discussion within the Allies to bomb eastern cites of Germany .The allies wanted to disrupt the transport infrastructure behind the eastern front. Also, they wanted to show to the German population that the Nazi regime had failed them. A bad weather forced for the bombing of Dresden. The allies intended to kill a big number of Germans that would shatter their morale.http://ww2today.com/13-february-1945-operation-thunderclap-raf-start-firestorm-in-dresden -
battle of Iwo Jima
American soldiers make their strike on the Japanese home islands at Iwo Jima . It was the U.S mission to capture the Japanese airfields. They captured Mount Sunibachi. It was produced by the desire for a place where B-29 bombers damaged over Japan could land without returning all the way to the Marianas. There were 20,000 Japanese against 110,000 Americans. American soldiers capture Iwo Jima. The Japanese fought with numerous tactics.http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima -
battle of Okinawa
On April 1, 1945, allied forces attack the island of Okinawa. It was the bloodiest battle of the Pacific war. It was part of the allied strengths to invade Japan. Two days after the landing, the allied soldiers face a strong Japanese resistance. There were intense bombing and shelling. After 82 days, the allied forces had taken over Okinawa. Less than two months later, Japan surrenders.
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VE DAY
Victory in Europe Day was a holiday celebrated by U.S and Britain pride of the defeat of the Nazi armed forces. Prisoners were released and sent back to their homes. People were relieved and started dancing and partying in the streets. It was not an end to the impact of the war on the people. The war against Japan was not over yet. The war was felt long after Japan and Germany surrenders. The VE day marks the end of the war in Europe.http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/victory-in-europe -
Dropping of the atomic bombs
The U.S dropped two atomic bombs on Hiroshima (August 6) and Nagasaki (August 9). The U.S wanted to take revenge after the Pearl Harbor. The explosion damaged 90% the city of Hiroshima and killed 80,000 people. Some people were affected by the radiation exposure. Three days after Hiroshima, Nagasaki is bombed, killing 40,000 people. Japan’s emperor announced the country’s surrender on August 14.
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VJ DAY
On August 14, 1945, Japan announces its surrender to the Allies, ending the World War 2. Both August 14 and 15 have been known as “ Victory Over Japan Day”. People started celebrating across the U.S. This marks the ending of World War 2. The term has also been used for September 2, 1945, when Japan’s formal surrender took place aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, anchored in Tokyo Bay. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/v-j-day https://www.britainfirst.org/vj-day-god-bless-our-heroes/ -
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