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Nuremberg laws passed

cogoa0107 — 2024-04-04 18:32:57 UTC

September 1935, the Nuremberg laws were passed which was the beginning of laws restricting rights for Jewish people.

Invasion of Poland

cogoa0107 — 2024-04-04 18:50:12 UTC

September-October 1939, the Germans invaded and eventually conquered Poland using a new technique called "blitzkrieg" which used rapid, overwhelming force to win the battle quickly, Poland fell in only a month. This marked the official start of World War 2.

Operation Barbarossa

cogoa0107 — 2024-04-04 18:57:23 UTC

June-December 1941, after conquering most of Europe, Hitler and the Axis Powers moved on to the Soviet Union. This would end up being the largest land offense in history with 10 million combatants.

Battle of Britain

cogoa0107 — 2024-04-04 19:05:05 UTC

July- October 1940, The Battle of Britain unfolded in the skies over Britain. British pilots defended their homeland against the German Luftwaffe, stopping Hitler's plans for invasion and preserving Britain's crucial air superiority. This battle marked a pivotal turning point in the war.

Attack on Pearl Harbor

cogoa0107 — 2024-04-04 19:09:26 UTC

December 1941, The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack by the Japanese Navy against the United States naval base in Hawaii. It resulted in significant damage, with several battleships sunk or damaged, and over 2,400 Americans killed. This assault prompted the United States to enter World War II, fundamentally altering the war.

D-Day

cogoa0107 — 2024-04-08 14:54:31 UTC

June 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy. With careful planning and coordination, troops from the United States, Great Britain, and other Allied nations launched an assault against German defenses. The success of this pivotal operation turned the tide of the war in favor of the Allies, ultimately leading to the liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation.

Auschwitz liberated

cogoa0107 — 2024-04-08 15:02:44 UTC

January 1945, The liberation of Auschwitz, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp as Soviet forces reached the site. Upon arrival, they encountered horrifying scenes of mass graves and evidence of systematic genocide. This moment not only exposed the full extent of Nazi atrocities but also marked a significant step towards the defeat of Hitler's regime and the end of the Holocaust.

Battle of the Bulge

cogoa0107 — 2024-04-08 15:12:53 UTC

December-1944. The Battle of the Bulge was a German offensive campaign launched against Allied forces in Belgium during World War II. The battle had brutal winter conditions and fierce combat. The battle was long and bloody resulting in the death of 100,000 German soldiers and 81,000 Americans leading to a significant setback for Nazi Germany in the final stages of the war.

Atomic bombs dropped

cogoa0107 — 2024-04-08 15:22:55 UTC

August 1945, The dropping of atomic bombs on Japan by the United States was the first and only use of nuclear weapons in warfare. The explosions resulted in between 129,000 and 226,000 deaths and widespread destruction, which eventually led to Japan surrendering. This controversial decision brought in a new era of warfare and raised profound ethical questions about the use of nuclear weapons.

Japan surrenders

cogoa0107 — 2024-04-08 15:27:30 UTC

September 1945, Japan surrenders following the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Soviet Union's declaration of war against Japan. Japan surrendering officially marked the end of World War 2.