WWll by Alexis Guerrero

Non aggression pact- August,23-24,1939

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A treaty between 2 or more states/countries that includes promises by the signers not to engage in military actions against each other

Battle of the Bulge- December, 16, 1944

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A last german offensive that was unsuccessful attempt that germany pushed the alliance back from their home territory.

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Okinawa captured- June, 22, 1945

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A battle for okinawa dragged out over nearly 3 months and included some of the worst kamikaze attacks of the war. By the time it was secured by americans which forced 49000 casualties, 12500 men missing or killed.

Poland Invaded - September, 1 , 1939

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Joint attack on the republic of poland by nazi germany which the slovak republic and the soviet union, marked the beginning of world war II.

Iwo jima captured - February, 19 , 1945

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Major battle which united states marine corps and navy landed on the island of iwo jima that they eventually captured from the imperial japanese army during world war II.

Manhattan project- August ,13, 1942

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A Top secret world war II government program in the United states that rushed to develop and deploy the world's first atomic weapon before nazi germany.

German Surrender in Stalingrad - february , 2 , 1943

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Before forces launched against germany but quickly taken over after, after months of fierce fighting and heavy casualties, the surviving german forces about only 91,000 soldiers had surrendered.

Japanese Internment Camps in America - february, 19, 1942

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The japanese Americans were forced to leave their homes and property and live in camps for most of the war.

Bombing of Hiroshima/Nagasaki - August, 6 , 1945

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The two atomic bombs dropped on japan that killed and maimed hundreds of thousands of people, the bombing had killed an estimated 140,000 people in hiroshima and further 74,000 in nagasaki.

D-Day - June, 6, 1944

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Brought together the land,air,and the sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history.

Allies Land in North Africa - November ,8, 1942

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The allied landings known as the operation torch as a major turning point of WWII by securing a new front against the axis forces. It was successful invasion that helped weaken enemy control,leading eventual liberation of north africa into europe.

Battle of Midway - June , 4, 1942

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A decisive naval clash where the US defeated Japan,sinking 4 aircrafts carriers. The victory shifted the pacifics wars moment in favour of the allies.

Soviet Union Invaded - June, 22, 1941

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Germany launched a massive invasion of the soviet union in a bid for territory, this brutal campaign led to devastating losses but ultimately failed

Guadalcanal Campaign - August, 7, 1942

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The U.S fought a brutal six months battle to take the campaign, securing a key pacific foothold. This victory marked the start of allied offensives against japan.

Germany Surrenders - May , 7 , 1945

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Germany unconditionally surrendered, bringing an end to the war in europe. this victory led to the division of germany and the start of the post war recovery.

Attack on Pearl Harbor - December,7, 1941

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Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, crippling the US Pacific fleet. This led to the United States declaring war and entering world war II.

Battle of Britain - July, 10, 1940

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The royal air force defended Britain against relentless German air raids preventing invasion. This victory secured British resistance and shifted momentum in the war.

Hitler Commits Suicide - April , 30, 1945

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Adolf hitler took his own life in his bunker as soviet forces closed in on berlin. his death signaled the imminet of the collapse of the nazi germany.

Japan Signs Official Surrender - September, 2, 1945

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Japan officially surrendered aboard the USS Missouri, ending WWII. This marked the complete viceroy of the allies and the beginning of post war reconstruction.

Dunkirk Evacuation - May, 26, 1940

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The allies evacuated over 300,000 troops from Dunkirk,escaping German forces in a daring rescue. The successful retreat boosted morale and allowed Britain to continue fighting.