My grand padlet by Miles McGlynn

Invasion Of Poland

milesmcglynn27 — 2024-03-19 22:21:54 UTC

Before Germany could do this they made a non aggression pact with USSR allowing them to invade Poland, first major act of aggression of WWII causing Britain and France to declare war on Germany.

Dropping of Atomic Bombs

milesmcglynn27 — 2024-03-19 22:22:13 UTC

In August 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. The first bomb, “Little Boy,” was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, resulting in massive destruction and casualties. Three days later, on August 9, a second bomb, “Fat Man,” was dropped on Nagasaki, leading to further devastation and loss of life.

Battle of Britain

milesmcglynn27 — 2024-03-19 22:23:11 UTC

The Battle of Britain was a air campaign fought over southern England from July to October 1940 during World War II. It was a struggle for air superiority between the German Luftwaffe and the British RAF, at its peak in the defeat of the Luftwaffe by RAF Fighter Command. The British victory in the Battle of Britain prevented a German invasion and marked a turning point in the war.

Battle of Midway

milesmcglynn27 — 2024-03-19 22:23:23 UTC

The Battle of Midway, fought from June 3 to June 6, 1942, was a pivotal naval battle during World War II between the United States and Japan. The U.S. Navy decisively defeated the Imperial Japanese Navy, destroying Japan’s first-line carrier strength and most of its best-trained naval pilots. This victory halted Japan’s expansion in the Pacific and marked a turning point in the war.

Pearl Harbor

milesmcglynn27 — 2024-03-19 22:23:29 UTC

The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred on December 7, 1941, when Japanese forces launched a surprise aerial assault on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii, resulting in the destruction of numerous American naval vessels and aircraft. Over 2,400 Americans lost their lives in the attack, prompting the United States to declare war on Japan and enter World War II.

Battle of Stalingrad

milesmcglynn27 — 2024-03-19 22:23:53 UTC

The Battle of Stalingrad, fought from August 1942 to February 1943, was a pivotal confrontation between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany during World War II. The Soviet forces successfully defended the city of Stalingrad, now Volgograd, against the German Army, leading to a significant turning point in the war. Ultimately, the Soviet victory at Stalingrad marked a crucial shift in momentum in favor of the Allies.

Operation Torch

milesmcglynn27 — 2024-03-19 22:24:50 UTC

was a major Allied amphibious operation in French North Africa during World War II, commencing on November 8, 1942. It involved the landing of 107,000 British and U.S. troops at Casablanca, Morocco, and the Algerian cities of Algiers and Oran. The operation marked the beginning of the end of Axis power in North Africa.

Battle of Dunkirk

milesmcglynn27 — 2024-03-19 22:25:51 UTC

Dunkirk, code named operation Dynamo, where 338,000 British and French troops were successfully evacuated from the beach of Dunkirk in northern France.

Battle of the Bulge

milesmcglynn27 — 2024-03-21 21:59:11 UTC

The Battle of the Bulge, also known as the Ardennes Offensive, took place from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945, during World War II. It was Hitler’s last major offensive on the Western Front aimed at splitting the Allies but ultimately failed. The battle resulted in heavy casualties for both sides, with over 100,000 U.S. troops affected by the fighting in the densely wooded Ardennes Forest.

Anschlauss

milesmcglynn27 — 2024-03-21 22:00:28 UTC

Germany annexes Austria becoming greater Germany, first break of treaty of Versailles

Germany invades USSR

milesmcglynn27 — 2024-03-21 22:02:36 UTC

Germany invaded the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941, in a military campaign known as Operation Barbarossa. The invasion was a significant turning point in World War II, as German forces aimed to defeat the Soviet Union and secure dominance in Eastern Europe. Despite successes at first, Operation Barbarossa ultimately failed due to strategic errors, harsh winter conditions, and strong Soviet resistance.

U.S joins WWII

milesmcglynn27 — 2024-03-21 22:03:50 UTC

The United States joined World War II after the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Following the attack, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan, which was approved with just one dissenting vote. Subsequently, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States, leading to America’s full engagement in the Second World War.