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German forces marched towards Poland and broke through their defenses. The Germans invasion of Poland started the beginning of WW2
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Germany launched an attack on France, and took full control. They were also able to capture the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Led Germans to isolate Great Britain from the rest of Europe.
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Thousands of Allied soldiers were rescued from Dunkirk.
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Germans bombers flew over the United Kingdom and dropped bombs on them. They intended to terrorize the British to try and force them out of the war.
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One of the bloodiest battles of WW2, a battle between the Nazis and the Soviets for territories. First battle where Nazi field soldiers surrendered.
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Allies advanced into Italy, eventually capturing it. It knocked Italy out of the war and gave the Allies an advantage.
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The Allies launched an attack to invade Normandy. They were successful and isolated German soldiers as well as capturing Cherbourg
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Allies plan to capture bridges and advance into Northern Germany. Ultimately they failed to do so.
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The Germans launched an attack trying to turn the war over to Hitlers favor. Instead, the Allies won due to the weather, and the Nazis running out of supplies and men. Left the Nazis to retreat for the rest of the war.
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Marked the official end of World War Two. Celebrated the day the Nazis surrendered.