WWII Map by Marlene Carrillo

Great Britain

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Poland

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Manchuria

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Spain

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Switzerland

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French-IndoChina

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Philippines

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Germany

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Denmark

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United States

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Australia

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Austria

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Hungary

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Deutschland

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China

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France

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Soviet Union

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Canada

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Dutch East Indies

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Italy

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Czechoslovakia

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USSR

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Japan

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The Battle Of Britain

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The Battle of Britain took place between July 10, 1940, and October 31, 1940. It was fought between Germany's Luftwaffe and the Royal Air Force of Great Britain. The German objective was to gain air superiority over Britain as a prelude to a potential invasion, but the RAF successfully defended against the German onslaught.

The Seige of Leningrad

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The Seige of Leningrad took place from September 8, 1941, to January 27, 1944> The main combatants were Nazi Germany and its aliens against the Soviet Union. The siege, a brutal blockade and bombardment of the city, ended with a Soviet victory.

The Battle of Kursk

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The Battle of Kursk happened from July 5 to August 23, 1943. The main combatants were Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. This Battle marked one of the largest tank engagements in history, with the Soviets successfully defended against the German offensive.

Battle of El Alamein

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The Battle of El Alamein took place from October 23 to November 11th, 1942. The main combatants were the British Commonwealth forces, led by General Bernard Montgomery, against the axis forces commanded by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel of Germany and Italy.

Dunkirk

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The Dunkirk evacuation took place from May 26 to June 4, 1940. The primary combatants were the Allies forces, including British and French troops, against Nazi Germany. Despite being surrounded by German forces, the Allies successfully evacuated over 330,000 soldiers form the beaches of Dunkirk to Britain, which was considered a significant morale boost for the Allies, even though it was a tactical defeat for the in the broader context of the Battle of France.

Battle of Stalingrad

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The Battle of Stalingrad occured from August 23, 1942, to February 2, 1943. The main combatants against Nazi Germany and its allies against the Soviet Union. This brutal and pivotal Battle resulted in a decisive Soviet victory.

Tunisia

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The Tunisia Campaign took place from November 17, 1942, to May 7, 1943. The primary combatants were the Allied forces, including American and British troops, against Axis forces primarily composed of German and Italian soldiers. the campaign concluded with a decisive victory for the Allies, leading to the surrender of approximately 250,000 Axis troops and securing North Africa for the Allies which set the stage for further operations in Europe.

Invasion of Sicily

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The Invasion of Sicily took place from July 9 to August 17, 1943. The main combatants were the Allied forces, mainly consisting of American and British troops, against Axis forces made up of German and Italian soldiers. The Allies achieved a significant victory, successfully capturing Sicily, which paved the way for the subsequent invasion of mainland Italy and contributed to the weakening of Axis control in the Mediterranean.

D-Day

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D-day occurred on June 6, 1944. The primary combatants were the Allied forces, including American, British, Canadian, and other troops, against Nazi Germany. This massive amphibious invasion on the beaches of Normandy marked a turning point in World War II, resulting in a significant Allied victory that established a foothold in Europe and began the liberation of Western Europe from German occupation.

Battle of Berlin

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The Battle of Berlin took place from April 16 to May 2, 1945. The main combatants were the Soviet Union, led by Marshal Georgy Zhukov, against Nazi Germany, with Adolf Hitler and his remaining forces defending the city. The Battle culminated in a decisive Soviet Victory, leading to the capture of Berlin, the suicide of Hitler, and ultimately contributing to the end of World War II.

The Nanking Massacre

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The Nanking Massacre occurred during the Second Sino-Japanese War, specifically from December 1937 to January 1938. It involved the Imperial Japanese Army and the Republic of China, with Japan emerging victorious in the conflict. During this period, Japanese troops captured the city of Nanking and committed widespread atrocities against Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands and severe human rights

Pearl Harbor

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The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred on December 7, 1942. It was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack resulted in significant damage to the U.S. Pacific Fleet ad led to the United States declaring war on Japan the following day, contributing to the Allied victory in the war.

Battle of the Coral Sea

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The Battle of the Coral Sea took place from May 4 to May 8, 1942. It was fought between the naval forced of the United States and Australia against the imperial Japanese Navy. This Battle was significant as it marked the first time in naval history that aircraft carriers engaged each other without direct ship-to-ship combat. While both sides claimed tactical victories, the strategic outcome favored the Allies, as it halted Japan's advance towards Port Moresby in New Guinea.

Battle of Okinawa

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The Battle of Okinawa took place from April 1 to June 22, 1945. It was fought between the Allied forces, primarily the United States, and the imperial Japanese Army. This brutal and intense Battle resulted in a significant Allied victory, leading to the capture of Okinawa, which provided a strategic base for the planned invasion of Japan, but it also incurred heavy casualties on both sides, including a large number of civilian deaths.

Battle of Luzon

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The Battle of Luzon occurred from January 9 to August 15, 1945, during World War II. It was fought between the Allied forces, primarily the United States and Filipino troops, against the Imperial Japanese Army. The battle resulted in a decisive Allied victory, leading to the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese occupation and significantly weakening Japanese military presence in the region.

Battle of Midway

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The Battle of Midway took place from June 4 to June 7, 1942. It was fought between the United States Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy, with the U.S. forces successfully defending against a Japanese attempt to capture Midway Atoll. The battle resulted in a significant victory for the United States, as they sank four Japanese aircrafts carriers, which shifted the balance of naval power in the Pacific favor of the Allies.

Solomon Islands

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The Battle of Guadalcanal occurred from August 7, 1942, to February 9, 1943. It was fought between Allied forces, primarily the United States Marine Corps and Army, against the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy. This battle marked the first major offensive by Allied forces against Japan and resulted in a decisive victory for the Allies, as they successfully secured the island of Guadalcanal, which became a crucial base for further operations in the Pacific Theater.

Battle of Iwo Jima

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The Battle Iwo Jima took place from February 19 to March 26, 1945. It was fought between the United States Marine Corps and the Imperial Japanese Army, with the U.S. aiming to capture the strategically important island in order to facilitate air operations against Japan. The battle resulted in a hard-fought victory for the United States, but it came at a high cost, with significant casualties on both sides.

The Battle of the Philippine Sea

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The Battle of the Philippine Sea occurred from June 19 to June 20, 1944. It was fought between the United States Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the United States, who effectively destroyed a significant portion of the Japanese fleet and their naval aviation capabilities, marking a turning point in the Pacific Theater and paving the way from subsequent Allied offensives.

Hiroshima

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The bombing of Hiroshima occurred on August 6, 1945, during World War II. It was carried out by the United States, which dropped a atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima in an effort to force Japan to surrender and bring a end to the war. The bombing resulted in immense destruction and loss of life, leading to Japan's eventual surrender on August 15, 1945, effectively marking the conclusion of World War II.