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Involved: Nazi Germany, Poland
Took place: Poland
Purpose: Hitler wanted to expand German territory and establish itself as a world power.
Importance: The invasion marked the beginning of World War II and led to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany

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Involved: Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, while the United Kingdom, France, and other Allied powers defended the region
Took place: France and surrounding countries
Purpose: Germany aimed to conquer Western Europe and force the Allied powers to surrender
Importance: The fall of France led to the creation of Vichy France, a puppet state for the Nazis.

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Involved: Soviet Union and Nazi Germany
Took place: Berlin, Germany
Purpose: To capture Berlin and bring an end to the war in Europe
Importance: The battle marked the end of World War II in Europe and resulted in the surrender of the nazis.

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Involved: Japan, The United States
Took place: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Purpose: Japan wanted to cripple the US Pacific fleet and prevent American interference in Japan's expansion in Southeast Asia
Importance: The attack led to the United States entering World War II, which played an important role in the eventual defeat of Imperial Japan and the Axis powers. It also had an impact on American society and culture, leading to a sense of national unity and a commitment to the war effort.

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Involved: The United States and Australia
Took place: Coral Sea, near Australia
Purpose: Japan set their sights on gaining control of the Coral Sea and preventing the Allies from using Australia as a base for operations against Japan
Importance: The first time that aircraft carriers engaged each other in combat. It was a tactical victory for Japan, however the strategic advantage went to the Allies as they were able to slow down Japan's advance and prevent them from seizing Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea.

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Involved: United States and Japan

Took place: Midway Atoll, Pacific Ocean

Purpose: Japan sought to eliminate the United States as a power in the Pacific and expand its territory, while the United States aimed to stop Japan's expansion and secure strategic positions.

Importance: The United States beat Japan, making it the first major defeat of Japan and the beginning of its retreat from its gains in the Pacific.

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Involved: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union
Took place: Stalingrad, Russia
Purpose: Nazi Germany wanted to capture the city of Stalingrad, it was an important industrial and transportation center. Taking over it would also weaken Soviet morale and its military
Importance: The battle was a turning point in World War II, as the Soviet Union was able to successfully defend the city and launch that ultimately led to the defeat of Nazi Germany. The battle was one of the deadliest in human history, resulting in over two million deaths. The Russians still have a dislike to the Germans to this day.

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Involved: United States and Japan
Took place: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Purpose: To control over the airfield on Guadalcanal to prevent Japanese forces from using it to threaten supply and communication lines between the US and Australia.
Importance: Was the first major offensive by Allied forces against Japanese-held territory.

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Involved: Jewish resistance fighters in the Warsaw Ghetto and Nazi Germany
Took place: Warsaw, Poland
Purpose: The uprising was a response to the deportation of Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto to concentration camps and aimed to resist further deportations and fight for Jewish freedom.
Importance: The uprising was a symbol of Jewish resistance during the Holocaust and showed that Jews were not passive victims. It also inspired other uprisings and resistance movements in Nazi-occupied Europe.

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Involved: Allied forces (Mainly the US and Britain) and Nazi Germany
Took place: Italy, mainly Sicily
Purpose: The Allies wanted to remove Italy from the war, secure a base for launching an invasion of mainland Europe, and get Germany away from the Eastern Front
Importance: It marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany's control of Europe. It also caused the eventual establishment of a democratic government in Italy.

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Involved: Germany and the Allies
Took place: Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.
Purpose: To split the Allied forces and capture the Belgian port of Antwerp, which would disrupt the Allied supply lines.
Importance: The battle was the largest and bloodiest fought by the United States in World War II, resulting in significant losses for both sides. The successful defense by the Allies helped lead to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany.

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Involved: Allied forces (Mainly the US, Britain, and Canada) and Nazi Germany
Took place: Normandy, France
Purpose: The Allies went to establish a foothold in Western Europe, open a second front against Germany, and liberate France and other occupied countries
Importance: The successful establishment of a beachhead in Normandy helped lead to the eventual liberation of France and the defeat of the Nazis. The invasion required months of planning and preparation. It resulted in many deaths, but the bravery and sacrifice of Allied troops helped to secure victory in Europe and bring an end to the war.

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Marines raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi

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Involved: United States and Japan
Took place: Iwo Jima
Purpose: For the US to capture the island in order to use it as a base for further operations against Japan.
Importance: It was one of the most hard-fought battles of World War II. The island's terrain and defenses made it an extremely challenging target, and both sides suffered heavy losses. However, the victory for the United States was important because it gave them a key airbase closer to mainland Japan, which allowed them to bomb japan more effectively. This also led to the photo of the Marines raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi, which is a very popular photo.

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Involved: United States and Allied forces, Japan
Took place: Okinawa, a Japanese island
Purpose: The Allies aimed to gain control of Okinawa as a strategic location from which they could launch an invasion of the Japanese mainland.
Importance: The victory gave the Allies a significant foothold in Japan and paved the way for the eventual end of World War II.

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Involved: The Soviet Union and Nazi Germany
Took place: Berlin, Germany
Purpose: The Battle of Berlin was the final major offensive of the European theater of World War II, and sought to capture the capital of Nazi Germany and defeat the remaining German forces.
Importance: It resulted in the capture of the capital city of Germany and the defeat of the Nazi regime, leading to the end of the war in Europe.

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Auschwitz liberated by Soviet troops (1945)

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Auschwitz liberated by Soviet troops (1945)

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Involved: Soviet Union and Germany
Took place: Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland
Purpose: To liberate the camp and end the horrible things being done to prisoners, who where mainly Jews
Importance: It brought international attention to the horrors of the Holocaust. It also was the start of the downfall of Nazi atrocities in Europe.

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Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (1945)

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Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (1945)

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Involved: The United States and Japan
Took place: Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan
Purpose: To force Japan's surrender and bring an end to the war.
Importance: The bombings marked the first and only use of nuclear weapons in warfare, and it caused the end of the War and forced Japans surrender.

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Involved: Allied powers (including the Soviet Union) and Germany
Took place: Europe
Purpose: V-E Day marks the formal acceptance by the Allies of the Nazi's surrender, bringing an end to the war in Europe.
Importance: Was the end of one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, and brought a sense of relief and hope to people around the world.

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Involved: Allied powers and Japan
Took place: Japan
Purpose: Brought an end to the war in the Pacific. Japan surrendered
Importance: It was the beginning of a new era in Japan, as the country went through many political, social, and economic reforms under the occupation of the Allied powers.

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Involved: Franklin D. Roosevelt (United States), Winston Churchill (Great Britain), Joseph Stalin (Soviet Union)
Took place: Yalta, Crimea, Soviet Union
Purpose: To talk about the reorganization of post-World War II Europe.
Importance: Led to the Cold War between the Western democracies and the Soviet Union. It also established the United Nations, which remains a major international organization to this day.

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Involved: France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States
Took place: Nuremberg, Germany
Purpose: Hold Nazi leaders accountable for war crimes committed during WWII
Importance: Was the first international war crimes trial in history, which stated that individuals could be held responsible for what they do, even during times of war.

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In my opinion, the two most important events during World War II were the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and Pearl Harbor. The attack on Pearl Harbor led the United States to enter the war, which had a huge effect on who won. It is possible that Germany could have won if the US had not joined. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki led to the end of the war and the creation of many nuclear weapons. While it killed many innocent people, millions more would have died if not for these two nuclear bombings. It also showed the world how powerful nuclear weapons are, and made warfare much more dangerous because if everyone set their nukes off, it could lead to mutually assured destruction. These two events are significant because they changed the course of the war and shaped the world we live in today.