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Operation Barbarossa Sunday, 22 June 1941

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Operation Barbarossa Sunday, 22 June 1941

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Germany launched its invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II. Nazi leader Adolf Hitler predicted a quick victory, but after initial success, the brutal campaign dragged on and eventually failed due to strategic blunders and harsh winter weather, as well as a determined Soviet resistance and attrition suffered by German forces.

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Bombing of Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941

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Bombing of Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941

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The Japanese army started the war between them and the US by invading the Pearl Harbour in Hawaii. More than 2,400 Americans died in the attack, including civilians, and another 1,000 people were wounded. The day after the assault, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan.

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Battle of Midway                   Jun 4-7, 1942

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Battle of Midway                   Jun 4-7, 1942

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The Battle of Midway was an epic clash between the US Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy that played out six months after the attack on Pearl Harbour. Its successful defence of the major base located at Midway Island dashed Japan's hopes of neutralising the United States as a naval power and effectively turned the tide of World War II in the Pacific.

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Battle of El-Alamein in Africa 23 October and 4 November 1942

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Battle of El-Alamein in Africa 23 October and 4 November 1942

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When Italy started to invade Africa, they had been ignited by Italy’s invasion of Egypt from its colony of Libya. The Battle of El Alamein was primarily fought between two of the outstanding commanders of World War Two. The Allied victory at El Alamein lead to the retreat of the Africa Korps and the German surrender in North Africa.

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Battle of Stalingrad              July 17, 1942–Feb 2, 1943

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Battle of Stalingrad              July 17, 1942–Feb 2, 1943

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The Battle of Stalingrad was a successful battle for the defence of the city of Stalingrad in Russia during WWII. It stopped the German advance into the Soviet Union and marked the turning of the tide of war in favour of the Allies.

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Allied landings in Normandy Tuesday, 6 June 1944

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Allied landings in Normandy Tuesday, 6 June 1944

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In order to help Normandy to escape from Nazi Germany, they create an ally. Some 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France's Normandy region

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Allied bombings in Germany Sep 1, 1939 – Sep 2, 1945

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Allied bombings in Germany Sep 1, 1939 – Sep 2, 1945

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The Anglo-American air forces launched increasingly bigger and more destructive raids on German cities. American and British bombers destroyed the virtually undefended city of Dresden, Germany, killing more than 25,000 civilians

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On May 8, 1945, both Great Britain and the United States celebrate Victory in Europe Day. Cities in both nations, as well as formerly occupied cities in Western Europe, put out flags and banners, rejoicing in the defeat of the Nazi war machine during World War II.

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American invasion of Japanese islands November 1945

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American invasion of Japanese islands November 1945

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The American allied with other countries in Europe and contemplated an invasion towards the Japanese army. The planned operation was canceled when Japan surrendered following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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Dropping of the atomic bomb Aug 6, 1945 – Aug 9, 1945

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Dropping of the atomic bomb Aug 6, 1945 – Aug 9, 1945

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The United States detonated two nuclear weapons over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki respectively. The two bombings killed between 129,000 and 226,000 people, most of whom were civilians.

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Surrender of the Japanese September 2, 1945

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Surrender of the Japanese September 2, 1945

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The surrender of Imperial Japan was announced by Japanese Emperor Hirohito on August 15 and formally signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close.