Phunk F - Unit 3 Assessment: WWII Timeline by Phunk Funkhouser

Nuremberg Laws Passed - September 15, 1935

funkhousern2774 — 2024-04-04 13:40:04 UTC

They were passed by Adolf Hitler in order to discriminate and segregate Jewish people from his version of society. This was one of his first or early steps into the Holocaust, which has killed 6 million Jews and more.

The Invasion of Poland - September 1, 1939

funkhousern2774 — 2024-04-04 13:42:03 UTC

This invasion lasted for 21 days. Poland was defeated by Germany's Luftwaffe, their air force. This swift attack is known as the Blitzkrieg. France and Britain declare war on Germany due to Adolf Hitler breaking his appeasement agreement that they proposed.

Battle of Britain - July 10, 1940

funkhousern2774 — 2024-04-04 13:43:11 UTC

For two months, Britain suffered heavy air bombing by Germany. Being bombed by 2,000 a night for 2 months, they were in desperate need for United Sate's aid. But despite struggling on their own, they managed to outlast Germany.

Attack on Pearl Harbor - December 7, 1941

funkhousern2774 — 2024-04-04 13:44:11 UTC

Pearl Harbor had a lot of natural resources that Japan wanted. It would also expand their Pacific territory. So on, Japan assaults U.S's naval base by air and by surprise. Their bombs and planes killed 2,348 U.S. men, and destroyed/damaged 19 U.S. ships.

Battle of Midway - June 4, 1942

funkhousern2774 — 2024-04-04 13:45:16 UTC

U.S. strikes back by island hopping and assaulting Japan's important islands. Japan was determined to win to the point of committing kamikaze. Only 200 Japanese troops managed to survive, 20,700 died. Though they were ruthless, America wins and avenges Pearl Harbor.

Battle of Stalingrad - July 17, 1942

funkhousern2774 — 2024-04-04 13:46:10 UTC

Adolf Hitler targeted the next attack on Stalingrad since it was specially named after Stalin. It was his surprise attack that failed, and he could pursue no further into the Soviet Union. This is significant because of the fact that USSR was able to win despite the heavy struggle. 1.1 million of Soviet Union soldiers were killed. 850,000 German soldiers were killed.

D-Day - June 6, 1944

funkhousern2774 — 2024-04-04 13:47:07 UTC

Also known as the Normandy Invasion; Britain and the U.S. land in Normandy, France upon the beaches. This invasion included land/sea/air craft. Allied powers win, taking back a part of France that was controlled by Germany. 4,000 Allied troops were killed, but their victory soon led to Germany's unconditional surrender.

Bombing of Dresden - February 13, 1945

funkhousern2774 — 2024-04-04 13:48:33 UTC

This is also known as the firestorm in Germany. America and Britain send fire from above, heavily bombing Dresden, Germany. This was to ensure that Germany was as risk of losing the war. However, this hellfire was devastating. 25,00-200,000 were killed by the firestorm. This was even considered an apocalypse by the sight of it.,

Battle of Iwo Jima - February 19, 1945

funkhousern2774 — 2024-04-04 13:49:38 UTC

Iwo Jima was an important island of Japan, and so it became an important target for U.S.'s island-hopping tactic. This was the one island that Japan fought to the death for, determined to win. Japan suffers about 21,000 losses from the invasion, as it led to a victory for America. Because of the amount of losses and determination, this was also considered the bloodiest battle of WW2 for marines.

Two Atomic Bombs Dropped in Japan - August 6, 1945

funkhousern2774 — 2024-04-04 13:55:36 UTC

2 atomic bombs by the U.S., named Fat Man and Little Boy were dropped on two areas of Japan. It was the first time that atomic bombs were used, killing more than 200,000 people in Japan. They were mostly citizens. The cities became unrecognizable. Because of this bombing, Japan immediately surrenders, and the Soviet Union felt intimidated. Though today, it is still debated whether these two bombs were necessary or not, because of how horrific it was.