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Nazi Invasion of Poland: September 1939

2157412 — 2024-03-27 16:34:11 UTC

The Nazi invasion of Poland was a crucial turning point of world war 2, and began to get more countries involved. In September, the Germans quickly and strategically invaded Poland with a huge force and quickly overpowered them. Because of this, Britain and France declare war on Germany.

The Fall of France: May 1940

2157412 — 2024-03-27 16:44:49 UTC

The fall of France was very significant to World War ll. France had already built the Maginot Line and had a bigger army, but Germany won. Germany was able to quickly surprise attack them and France surrendered after a couple weeks. France's fall led to the collaborationist Vichy regime and other conflicts.

Miracle at Dunkirk: Spring 1940

2157412 — 2024-03-27 17:06:18 UTC

The Miracle at Dunkirk was the seemingly miraculous evacuation of British and Allied forces from France. After Germany took over France, thousands of British and Allied soldiers were trapped, and so an enormous naval evacuation was planned, and in 9 days over 338,000 soldiers were saved. It saved so many troops and also helped to increase morale and optimism of the Allied forces.

The Battle of Britain: July-October 1940

2157412 — 2024-03-29 17:20:20 UTC

The battle of Britain was a very significant aerial battle between Germany and Britain. The British used new technology and it was fought mostly over Britain. The British RAF coordinated attacks to stand against the Germans even though they were outnumbered. It was Germany's first major defeat and it helped boost Allied morale.

Luftwaffe Raids on Britain: September 1940

2157412 — 2024-03-29 17:32:00 UTC

The Raids, also known as the Blitz, were a series of German bombings that targeted areas of London and lasted several months. Even though the German goal was to weaken the British and destroy their hope , they remained resilient and refused to surrender despite the numerous damages to infrastructure, landmarks, and neighborhoods.

Operation Barbarossa: June 1941

2157412 — 2024-04-03 02:24:28 UTC

Hitler had a very ambitious plan to invade the Soviet Union, and it was the largest military plan in history at the time. So, Germany broke its non-aggression pact and invaded the soviet union and initially made progress and captured hundreds of thousands of Soviet soldiers, but weather and resistance turned the tide and Germany lost. It was a very impactful loss that led to a prolonged conflict and ruined any chance of Germany winning on the eastern front.

The Battle of Stalingrad: 1942-1943

2157412 — 2024-04-03 02:45:46 UTC

It was one of the bloodiest battles in history, with Germany and the Soviet Union fighting over the city of Stalingrad. There was intense urban warfare, streetfighting, and severe casualties. Eventually the Soviets surrounded the city and slowly forced the Germans to surrender, marking a turning point in the war and a morale boost for the Soviets.

Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941

2157412 — 2024-04-03 02:50:04 UTC

The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the US, which is what caused the US to join the war. This resulted in the deaths of over 24,000 Americans and began its determination to defeat the Axis powers

D- Day: June 6, 1944

2157412 — 2024-04-03 02:54:56 UTC

Dwight D. Eisenhower developed a strategy to beat Germany in WWII, mounting a huge military effort to invade Normandy and use it to take down Germany. He planned significant amounts of bombings and made sure to keep communications open between the Allies. The plan worked, and the US was able to use it as a foothold against Germany.

The Liberation of France: June 1944

2157412 — 2024-04-03 02:59:27 UTC

After D-Day, More and more towns in France were liberated through relentless fighting and strategy, which weakened Germany's hold on Western Europe and helped them get closer to the heart of Nazi Germany. It was a great turning point in the war.

The Battle of Berlin: April 1945

2157412 — 2024-04-03 03:06:54 UTC

It was the first major offensive of WWII in Europe and it led to the capture of the German capital by the Soviets. It lasted from April 16 to May 2 and there were many casualties, and Hitler committed suicide on April 30th. The massive assault launched by the Soviets resulted in the fall of Berlin and the surrender of German forces, marking the end of the war. It was very significant and showed the final defeat of the Nazis and collapse of the third reich.

The Battle of Midway: June 4-7, 1942

2157412 — 2024-04-03 03:14:39 UTC

The Battle of Midway was a large naval battle in the pacific theater between Japan and the US. After breaking Japanese code, the US launched a series of attacks which halted the Japanese advance and shifted the momentum towards the united states, allowing the Allies to take the offensive and lead to their victory in the Pacific.

Battle of Guadalcanal: August 1942-February 1943

2157412 — 2024-04-03 03:21:09 UTC

It was a significant campaign in the Pacific theater and took place on the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. It was the first major offensive by the Allies against Japan. Using land, sea, and air attacks, they were able to secure the island and successfully hold back Japanese forces, which showcased bravery and set the stage for future battles.

Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa: February-June 1945

2157412 — 2024-04-03 03:30:21 UTC

Iwo Jima was a small island but held significance to both the US and Japan. There were heavy casualties, but eventually the Marines won. The capture of the island provided a base for the Americans and helped them get closer to beating Japan.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki: August 6 and 9, 1945

2157412 — 2024-04-03 03:38:53 UTC

Atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which marked a turning point and had lasting impacts on history. Both bombs killed thousands of people and caused enormous destruction. It did bring Japan's surrender and marked the end of the war in the Pacific. The bombings are very controversial due to the casualties and long term environmental and health related consequences.