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September 1, 1939: German Invasion of Poland

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September 1, 1939: German Invasion of Poland

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World War II begins as Nazi Germany invades Poland, implementing their 'Blitzkrieg' (lightning war) tactics. Britain and France declare war on Germany two days later, marking the beginning of the conflict in Europe. The invasion began at 4:45 AM when the German battleship Schleswig-Holstein opened fire on Polish positions at Westerplatte.

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December 7, 1941: Attack on Pearl Harbor

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December 7, 1941: Attack on Pearl Harbor

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Japanese forces launch a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This devastating attack resulted in 2,403 American casualties and damaged or destroyed numerous ships and aircraft. The following day, the United States declared war on Japan, officially entering World War II.

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Operation Overlord begins with the largest seaborne invasion in history. Allied forces storm five beaches codenamed Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. The successful invasion of Normandy marked the beginning of the liberation of German-occupied France and laid the foundations for Allied victory.

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August 6, 1945: Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

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August 6, 1945: Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

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The United States drops the first atomic bomb used in warfare, code-named 'Little Boy,' on Hiroshima. The devastating explosion killed approximately 140,000 people and destroyed much of the city. This event marked the beginning of the atomic age and led to Japan's eventual surrender.

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Nazi Germany signs the unconditional surrender documents at Reims, France, marking the end of World War II in Europe (V-E Day). General Alfred Jodl signed the surrender document on behalf of Nazi Germany, officially ceasing all active operations.

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December 11, 1941: Germany Declares War on the United States

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December 11, 1941: Germany Declares War on the United States

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Following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. declaration of war on Japan, Nazi Germany and Italy declare war on the United States. This decision by Hitler was not required by any treaty obligation, but it united the European and Pacific theaters of war.

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January 27, 1945: Liberation of Auschwitz

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January 27, 1945: Liberation of Auschwitz

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Soviet troops liberate the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, revealing the full horror of the Holocaust to the world. They found approximately 7,000 survivors in the camp complex, though an estimated 1.1 million people had perished there during the war.

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October 23, 1942: Second Battle of El Alamein

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October 23, 1942: Second Battle of El Alamein

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British forces under General Montgomery launch a major offensive against Rommel's Afrika Korps in Egypt. This crucial battle marked a turning point in the North African campaign and was one of the war's most decisive victories, described by Churchill as 'the end of the beginning.'