https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f Choose one battle of World War II. Put up a picture and description of the battle.Include information like, who, what, where, when and why this battle was significant to the war. Avatar of Calvin Paleka Calvin Paleka + 1 en-us 2018-12-11 07:40:45 UTC 2026-02-25 00:08:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549213 The Battle of Wake Island began around the same time the attack on Pearl Harbor took place. It was fought on and around the atoll formed by Wake Island. It was fought against Japan and the United States. Just few hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor 36 Japanese bombers flown from the Marshall Islands attacked Wake Island. Two more raids followed and the civilian hospital and the air facility were destroyed. This war ended because the American forces surrendered to the Empire of Japan. ]]> 2018-12-11 18:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549213 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549258 The Battle of Kursk was a World War ll engagement between German and Soviet forces on the Eastern Front. This even took place in July and August of 1943. This fight was the biggest tank battle of WW ll. The Germans lost 200,000 soldiers and 500 tanks. The Soviet Union lost 860,000 soldiers and 1,500 tanks. The Battle of Kursk took place in Kursk, Russia .]]> 2018-12-11 18:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549258 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549269 The battle of the coral sea was fought between May 4th to May 8th, 1942. It was a major battle between Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and naval air forces from the United states and Australia, taking place in the Pacific Theatre of world war ll. The U.S. learned of the Japanese plan through signals intelligence, and sent two United States Navy carrier task forces and a joint Australian U.S. cruiser force to oppose the offensive.]]> 2018-12-11 18:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549269 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549287 On June 4th, 1942 over the Midway Atoll, the United States Navy opened fire on the Japanese. Many fighter air crafts and ships were used in this battle by both sides of the countries. This battle was a major turning point in the Pacific Theatre. The U.S wanted to get revenge on the attack on Pearl Harbor led by the Japanese only six months earlier. Only 3 days later, the Navy defeated the Japanese and won the battle.]]> 2018-12-11 18:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549287 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549292 The Attack on Pearl Harbor is very significant to WWII because it't what's partially considered a trigger to WWII. The Attack of Pearl Harbor or the Battle of Pearl Harbor was a military strike by the Japanese Navy Air Service, in 1941. The Japanese Navy launched 353 aircraft's in two waves towards Pearl Harbor. Officially commencing December 7th, 1941 at 7:48 am. Leaving 8 U.S ships damaged and 4 sunken. The very next day the U.S wanted in on the war and declared war on Japan. Now, the reason the Japanese attacked the U.S was because the Japanese saw the U.S as a threat to their expansion in Asia and wanted them gone. Obviously, the Japanese lost the war and the U.S won.]]> 2018-12-11 18:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549292 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549306 december 7,1941 was the date of the attack on pearl harbor by the japanese. the attack on pearl harbor was a suprised millitary strike by the japanese imperial navy air service. the attack happened at 7:48 a.m the base was attacked by 353 japanese planes. including fighter planes, level and bombing planes and torpedo bombing planes in 2 waves launched from six aircraft carriers. the following day december 8,1941 the u.s declared war on japan.]]> 2018-12-11 18:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549306 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549327 The attack on Pearl Harbor took place on December 7, 1941. The attack took place at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii . It killed more than 2300 Americans. It sunk the USS Arizona and the USS Oklahoma. The attack happened at 7:48 A.M. with 353 Japanese planes. The president would declare war on Japan the very next day. ]]> 2018-12-11 18:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549327 ltatofi2022 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549356 The Battle of Berlin was also known as the Fall of Berlin. During WWII, The Battle of Berlin was the last major battle to happen between Poland and the Soviet Union against Germany in Europe. The battle lasted from April 16-May 2 ,1945. This battle was important because the aftermath of this battle resulted in the end of Adolf Hitler's rule and the surrender of the German army. The battle caused about 173,000 deaths in total]]> 2018-12-11 18:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549356 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549387 During February 3, 1945, the Battle of Manila was in effect. The Battle of Manila was a major battle in the Philippines that was during World War II. The Battle of Manila was about the Americans and Filipino's fighting off the Japanese troops located in Manila, which is the capital of the Philippines. About 1 month into the war, the Japanese surrendered and the Americans and Filipino's got an allied victory.]]> 2018-12-11 18:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549387 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549393 The Battle of the Bulge had started on December 16, 1944 and ended on January 25, 1945. The two countries that were in this war was, Germany and France. This war was Germany's last offensive campaign on the Western Front during WW2. The significance of this war was the defeat of  Germany .]]> 2018-12-11 18:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549393 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549400 The battle of Anzio took place between January 22, 1944  to June 5, 1944. It was an Italian Champagne that was opposed by German forces in the area of Anzio and Nettuo. The operation was initially commanded by Major General John P. Lucas, of the U.S Army with the intention being to outflank German forces at the Winter Line and enable an attack on Rome. The battle end when Germany captured Rome.]]> 2018-12-11 18:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549400 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549420 On the morning of December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese. It was known as the battle of Pearl Harbor. The attack was the United States entry into WWII. The attack began 7:48 a.m Hawaiian time. The base was attacked by 353 imperial Japanese aircraft. The next day the U.S. declared war on Japan]]> 2018-12-11 18:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549420 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549498 On June 4, 1942, an attack over the midway atoll between the U.S and Japan. The U.S wanted revenge of the attack on pearl harbor. There was many fighter air crafts and ships that were used in this battle by both sides of the countries. The battle of the midway started when the navy of Japan swept aside all the its enemies across the Pacific and Indian ocean.]]> 2018-12-11 18:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549498 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549550 The Battle of Brody was between June 23-30, 1941. This battle was known to be one of the biggest tank battles ever. This battle was between the Germans and the Soviets. As Germany was outnumbered and outgunned, on the Soviet front, they won this battle by outsmarting the Soviets. The Soviets were unprepared for the Germans attack and lost incredible amounts of forces.  ]]> 2018-12-11 18:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549550 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549554 The battle of Stalingrad consisted of 2 countries, Germany and USSR (Soviet Union). Germany broke the Non-Aggression pack between Russia in hopes to take over Russia. However, failed to do so. This battle was one of the most brutal battles of WWII. Having more than 1.8 million lives including civilians, dead, captured, and/or injured. The battle lasted August 1942 through February 1943. Germany was put into a disadvantage due to the harsh cold winter that the Germans that were unable to fight in these conditions. This turned the tides for the Soviet Union and eventually pushing back the Germans from Stalingrad.]]> 2018-12-11 18:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549554 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549628 On 7 December 1941, over 350 Japanese aircraft attacked the US naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, destroying or badly damaging much of the US Pacific fleet and causing thousands of casualties. The reason for this attack was because the Japanese intended to destroy important American fleet units, preventing the Pacific Fleet from interfering with the Japanese conquest of the Dutch East Indies and Malaya and to enable Japan to conquer Southeast Asia without interference. ]]> 2018-12-11 18:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549628 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549924 The Attack on Pearl Harbor happened on December 7, 1941, the attack was by the Japanese. It was early morning when Japan air attack  Pearl Harbor. They killed more than 2,300 men and destroyed or badly damaged many of the US fleets. They attacked the this US fleet because they wanted to keep the US fleet from interfering with its plans for for South Asia.]]> 2018-12-11 18:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313549924 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313550273 The battle of midway lasted from the 4 to the 7 of June 1942. Japan was wanting to take control of the pacific which led to the bombing of pearl harbor. Naval ships and air crafts were used in the united states victory over japan.]]> 2018-12-11 18:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313550273 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313551420 The battle of Stalingrad was caused by Germany and the Soviet Union. Germany was hoping to make attempts to take over Russia and it's city "Stalingrad". This happened on August 23, 1942 to February 2, 1943.The Battle of Stalingrad were one of the most deadly battles in World War II, causing 2 million deaths. This happened inside the city of Stalingrad, which is why the war's name is the Battle of Stalingrad. Hitler revoked and broke a pact he signed with the Soviet Union (The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact) and decided to make war with Russia and try and take over it's city and country. The battle ended in a victory for the Soviet Union due to how cold their city was. Germany surrendered to the USSR after the cold weather was made clear.]]> 2018-12-11 18:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313551420 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313560263 2018-12-11 18:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/313560263 https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/314426673 Not long after the Attack on Pearl Harbor, on June 4th, 1942 there was the Battle of Midway. The battle of Midway lasted about 3 days. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, so the U.S. went into war to defeat them. This battle was a major turning point because it was the battle in the Pacific that the U.S. won which put a stop to the Pacific War.]]> 2018-12-13 19:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cpaleka/rd1eaw60358f/wish/314426673