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The Fall of France in 1940 was a significant event during World War II that resulted in the rapid defeat and occupation of France by German forces.

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The Maginot Line was a massive defensive fortification system constructed by France in the 1930s as a response to the trauma of World War I. Stretching along the country's eastern border, the line was designed to deter and repel any potential German invasion. It consisted of a series of interconnected concrete forts, underground bunkers, and defensive positions, equipped with artillery, machine guns, and other weaponry.

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The German invasion of Poland in September 1939 marked a crucial turning point in World War II and ignited the conflict in Europe. The invasion was a swift and coordinated military campaign carried out by the German forces under Adolf Hitler's command.

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The "miracle" at Dunkirk in 1940 refers to the extraordinary evacuation of British and Allied forces from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, during the early stages of World War II. After the rapid German invasion of France, hundreds of thousands of British and Allied soldiers found themselves trapped and surrounded by German forces near the coastal town of Dunkirk.

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The attack on Pearl Harbor, which occurred on December 7, 1941, was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This attack catapulted the United States into World War II. In a coordinated assault, Japanese aircraft targeted battleships, cruisers, and aircraft carriers, causing extensive damage and loss of life.

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Operation Barbarossa was the codename for Nazi Germany's ambitious invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II. Launched on June 22, 1941, it was the largest military operation in history at that time. Adolf Hitler aimed to conquer vast territories, eradicate Soviet resistance, and secure vital resources. The German forces, supported by Axis allies, initially made significant advances, encircling and capturing hundreds of thousands of Soviet soldiers. However, the Soviet Union's vast territory, harsh winter conditions, and fierce resistance from Soviet troops and partisan fighters gradually turned the tide.

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To seize the oil fields and industrial center

Luftwaffe bombed the city to rubble

1 million Soviets die

City 99% destroyed

But the Soviets never gave up.

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Map showing the division of France into an occupation zone and collaborationist “free” zone led by the Vichy Government.

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The Battle of Britain, which took place from July to October 1940, was a pivotal aerial conflict between the Royal Air Force (RAF) of Britain and the German Luftwaffe during World War II. The battle was fought primarily in the skies over Britain, as Germany sought to establish air superiority in preparation for a planned invasion.

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As the Supreme Allied Commander, Dwight D. Eisenhower developed a comprehensive strategy to defeat Germany during World War II. His overarching plan involved coordinating a massive military effort, combining land, air, and naval forces to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.

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The signing of the non-aggression pact between Germany and the Soviet Union in August 1939 was a significant and unexpected development in the prelude to World War II. The pact, known as the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact after the foreign ministers of both countries, Joseph Stalin and Joachim von Ribbentrop, contained a secret protocol that divided Eastern Europe into spheres of influence between the two powers.

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The Allied liberation of France was a pivotal moment in World War II and marked a significant turning point in the fight against Nazi Germany. Following the successful D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, Allied forces pushed inland and gradually liberated occupied

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The Battle of Midway, fought from June 4 to June 7, 1942, was a pivotal naval engagement in the Pacific theater of World War II. The battle took place near the Midway Atoll, a strategic outpost in the central Pacific. The United States, having broken Japanese naval

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Battle of the Guadalcanal August 1942-1943

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Battle of the Guadalcanal August 1942-1943

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The Battle of Guadalcanal, fought from August 7, 1942, to February 9, 1943, was a significant campaign in the Pacific theater of World War II. The battle took place on the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, and it marked the first major offensive by Allied forces against the Empire of Japan. The Japanese had established an airfield on Guadalcanal, threatening Allied supply lines and positions in the Pacific. In a series of fierce land, sea, and air engagements, Allied forces, primarily American and Australian, fought to secure the island and ultimately succeeded in repelling Japanese forces.

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Battle of the Iwo Jima & Okinawa June 1945

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Battle of the Iwo Jima & Okinawa June 1945

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The Battle of Iwo Jima, fought from February 19 to March 26, 1945, was a significant confrontation between the United States and Japan during World War II. Iwo Jima, a small volcanic island in the Pacific, held strategic importance for both sides as an airbase and a potential launching point for attacks on Japan. The battle was marked by intense fighting and heavy casualties. The United States Marines faced formidable Japanese defenses, including underground tunnels, fortified bunkers, and a network of interconnecting positions.

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The Manhattan Project was a top-secret research and development project during World War II that aimed to build the world's first atomic weapons. Initiated in 1939, the project brought together thousands of scientists, engineers, and military personnel to work on the development of atomic bombs.

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The iconic image captured on VJ Day, August 14, 1945, in New York City's Times Square, depicts a jubilant sailor kissing a woman passionately. The photograph, taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt, has come to symbolize the joy and relief felt by Americans upon hearing the news of Japan's surrender and the end of World War II. The spontaneous and exuberant moment between the sailor, identified as George Mendonsa, and the nurse, Greta Zimmer Friedman, captures the collective elation and celebration that reverberated across the nation. Recently, it has spurred minor controversy about consent and whether if the same thing happened today if the man would be charged with assault.