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September 1, 1939: Germany Invades Poland

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September 1, 1939: Germany Invades Poland

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Adolf Hitler's Nazi Germany launches a massive invasion of Poland, marking the official beginning of World War II in Europe. Using the innovative 'Blitzkrieg' (lightning war) tactics, German forces quickly overwhelm Polish defenses. Britain and France, honoring their alliance with Poland, declare war on Germany two days later.

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Japanese forces conduct a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The devastating attack kills over 2,400 Americans and destroys numerous ships and aircraft. The next day, the United States declares war on Japan, officially entering World War II.

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The largest seaborne invasion in history begins as Allied forces land on the beaches of Normandy, France. Operation Overlord involves over 156,000 troops, 5,000 ships, and 11,000 aircraft. This crucial invasion marks the beginning of the liberation of Nazi-occupied Western Europe.

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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 on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The bomb, nicknamed 'Little Boy,' results in unprecedented destruction and marks the beginning of the atomic age. Three days later, a second atomic bomb is dropped on Nagasaki.

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September 2, 1945: Japan's Formal Surrender

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September 2, 1945: Japan's Formal Surrender

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Japan formally surrenders aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, officially ending World War II. The surrender ceremony is presided over by Supreme Allied Commander General Douglas MacArthur, with representatives from various Allied nations present.

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December 11, 1941: Germany Declares War on USA

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December 11, 1941: Germany Declares War on USA

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Following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor and America's declaration of war on Japan, Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy declare war on the United States. This decision by Hitler proves to be a crucial strategic mistake, as it brings America's full industrial and military might into the European theater.

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August 23, 1939: Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact

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August 23, 1939: Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact

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Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, agreeing not to attack each other and secretly dividing Eastern Europe into spheres of influence. This shocking agreement between ideological enemies enables Hitler to invade Poland without Soviet interference.

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Nazi Germany surrenders unconditionally to the Allied powers, marking V-E (Victory in Europe) Day. The surrender is signed in Reims, France, by German military leaders, ending the war in Europe. Hitler had committed suicide in his Berlin bunker just days earlier.

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Germany launches Operation Barbarossa, a massive invasion of the Soviet Union, breaking the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact. This becomes the largest military operation in history, opening the Eastern Front and ultimately contributing to Nazi Germany's defeat.

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The Soviet Red Army successfully defends Moscow against Nazi German forces in one of the largest battles of World War II. This marked the first major Soviet victory and the first significant German defeat, proving that the Wehrmacht was not invincible.