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1937, July

Japan invaded china and conquered Beijing and Nanjing

Effect:

Had a significant impact on the course of the Chinese Revolution and the fate of the Guomindang Nationalists.

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1939, September

Hitler launches an invasion on Poland

Effect:

Britain and France declare war on Germany which is the start of WWII

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1939, October

Soviets capture Poland, Lithuanians and Latvia

Effect:

Marked the beginning of Soviet occupation and annexation of these territories

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1940, March

Finland surrenders to the Soviets

Effect:

Finland was forced to cede a significant portion of its territory to the Soviet Union.

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1940, March

Finland Surrenders

Effect:

Finland ceding a significant portion of its territory, including the city of Viipuri, to the USSR, effectively losing around 11% of its landmass

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1940 April

Hitler captures Denmark and Norway.

Effect:

The invasion of Norway and Denmark shifted the focus of the war to the Western Front and ultimately contributed to the fall of France in 1940.

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1940, May

Nazis conquer Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg- reach the French coast.

Effect:

The capture of these countries and the retreat of the British.

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1940, June

France surrenders to Germany

Effect:

Is then controlled by Germany

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1940, July

Germany plans to invade Britain and begins air attacks

Effects:

The attacks caused widespread destruction and psychological impact on the British people.

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1940, August

It had snowed in Finland

Effect:

Finland was forced to cede 11% of its territory, including the strategically important Karelian Isthmus and the city of Vyborg (Viipuri) to the Soviet Union.

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1941, February

Nazis captured the city but are surrounded and forced to surrender.

Effect:

The surrender at Stalingrad was a major blow to German morale and propaganda, demonstrating the growing strength of the Soviet resistance.

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1941, April

Hitler plans to invade Soviet Union- takes Yugoslavia and Greece

Effect:

This significantly delayed his planned invasion of the Soviet Union

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1941, June

Hitler invades the Soviet union while they are not prepared for war.

Effect:

A devastating blow to the Soviet military, leading to massive initial losses of territory and personnel.

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1941, July

Japan took French Indochina, Vietnam, Cambodia,

Effect:

In response, the U.S. cut off all shipment to Japan

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1941, September

the Siege Of Leningrad begin Nazis surround the city in attempt to starve the inhabitants.

Effect:

One milling people die during the 41-42 winter.

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1941, October

The battle of Moscow begins with Nazis almost seceding but were too overwhelmed by horrible winter

Effect:

The Soviet victory boosted morale and gave the Soviet people confidence in their ability to defeat the Germans.

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1941, December

Japan invaded the Philippines in late December.

Effect:

The Japanese occupation resulted in widespread destruction, loss of life, and economic hardship for the Philippines

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1941, December

Japan attacks Perl Harbor

Effect:

Congress then declared war or Japan

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1942 March

Japan took over Burma

Effect:

Cutting off the Burma Road, a vital supply route for the Chinese, and forcing a long, difficult Allied retreat to India.

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1942, May

Americans stop Japanese from advancing

Effect:

Prevented the invasion of Port Moresby, and inflicted significant damage to Japanese carriers

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1942, June

Axis Forces Captured Tobruk under the leadership of Erwin Rommel

Effect:

Resulting in a significant blow to the British Army in North Africa, the second-largest British Empire capitulation after Singapore, and a political crisis in Britain.

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1942, June

The U.S. destroys Japans navel fleet which makes them retreat in June of 1942

Effect:

Marked a turning point in the Pacific Theater of WWII, forcing Japan to retreat and shifting the initiative to the US.

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1942, August

U.S. Fought to destroy the Japanese air base on island Guadalcanal

Effect:

Marked a decisive shift in the Pacific theater, transitioning the Allies from defensive to offensive operations and ultimately contributing to Japan's defeat.

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1942, August

The battle of Stalingrad begins and is seen as the most important battle in the war.

Effect:

The war significantly weakened the German military and boosted Soviet morale.

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1942, November

British general Bernard Montgomery stopped the Axis advance at the Battle Of Alamein

Effect:

marking a turning point in the war and boosting Allied morale, paving the way for the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943

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1943, February

Nazis captured the city but are surrounded and forced to surrender.

Effects:

Marked a turning point in World War II, signaling the beginning of Germany's decline and boosting Soviet morale.

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1943 February

Japan took over Singapore

Effect:

Resulted in the largest British surrender in history, leading to the imprisonment of tens of thousands of Allied troops and civilians.

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1944, June

Operation Over-Load D-Day

American, British, French, and Canadian troops storm the beaches in Normandy France.

Effect:

Marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany by establishing a foothold in Europe and ultimately leading to the liberation of France and the eventual Allied victory

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1944, September

Allied had liberated France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. An invasion at Germany could begin.

Effect:

Created a major Western front against Germany, forcing them to defend a much larger territory and potentially shortening the war.

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1944, October

They fought The Battle of Leyte Gulf. Japanese Navy was badly damaged. Japan would set kamikazos-pilots who flew suicide missions.

Effect:

Allowed the U.S. invasion of the Philippines, and reinforced Allied control of the Pacific, also marking the first use of organized kamikaze attacks.

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Iwo Jima, Iōjima, Ogasawara, Tokyo, Japan

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1945 March

American forces captured Iwo Jima

Effect:

Provided a base for long-range bombers and fighter escorts.

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1945, April

Soviets surrounded Berlin. Hitler Hitler then commits suicide.

Effect:

This led to the start of the Cold War between the Western Bloc, supported by the US, and the Eastern Bloc, supported by the Soviet Union

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1945, May

Germany officially surrenders-V-F Day (Victory for Europe)

Effect:

Brought an end to the war in Europe, leading to widespread celebrations and the beginning of the Allied occupation of Germany, as well as the establishment of post-war policies.

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1945, May

Berlin falls on May 2, 1945

Effect:

Marked the end of the Battle of Berlin and significantly hastened the end of World War II in Europe

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1945, June

American troops took control over Okinawa.

Effect:

Japan then suffered huge casualties.

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1945, August

U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima-75,000 people died.

Effect:

The event ended World War II with Japan's surrender.

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1948, August

U.S.- dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki-70,000 people died

Effect:

Brought about Japan's unconditional surrender, ending World War II, and had long-lasting effects on Japan's economy, military, and government, as well as global implications like the Cold War and the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

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1945, September

Japan officially surrenders and WWII is over.

Effects:

Marked the official end of World War II, triggering Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day) and a period of Allied occupation and reconstruction in Japan.