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what happened? the mass killing and ravaging of chinese citizens and capitulated soldiers by soldiers of the japanese imperial army. britannica why did it happen? due to the combination of military aggression of the japanese imperial army and a breakdown of order during wartime. what was the impact of the event? the massacre led to widespread condemnation of japans actions amd it strained japans relationship with other countries traumatized many. -
what happened? intense bombing campaign undertaken by nazi germany against the united kingdom during ww11. why did it happen? it was a strategy response to the strategic advantages of the allies particular;y the royal navy and air force. impact of it. devistating many the fall of france and polnad in weeks while creating wide spread panic and destroying infrastructure.. -
what happened? on december 7th japan launched a surprise military strike on pearl harbor hawaii the attack involved hundreds of japanese warplanes bombing naval bases. why did it happen japan wanted to prevent the u.s pacific fleet from interfering with its military actions in southeast asia. impact of it. it led to the u.s entering world war 2, shifted public opinion in favor of war and lives lost and damaged. -
what happened? nazi officials met to discuss and cordinate the "final solution" which was their plan for the genocide of jews. why did it happen?because they wanted to make a plan of to elimante the jews. impact of it. it lead to the extermanation of millions of jews in the holocaust. -
what happened 75000 american and filipino prisoners of war were forced by the japanese military to march over 60 miles in harsh conditions. why did it happen? because the military wanted to move a large number prisoners of war after the battle of bataan. impact of it. thousands of deaths due to starvation, dehydration, diesease and abuse. it became a symbol of japansese cruelty -
what happened? was a revolt by jewish prisoners in the warship ghetto in the nazi occupied poland. as the nazis began liquidating the ghetto the prisoners launched an armed resistance to fight against the nazi forces. why did it happen? the jewish prisoners in the ghetto realized that the nazis were planning on liquidating the ghetto and send them to extermanation camps. what was the impact? it inspired other acts of resistance, it also highlighted the brutality of the holocaust. -
what happened? allied forces launched a massive invasion of normandy, france, with troops landing on five beaches, utah, gold, juno, ohmaha, and sword. the allies managed to establish a foothold in france, marking the start of liberation of western europe. why did it happen? because the allied forces needed to open a western front in europe to defeat nazi ermany. the impact? it led to liberation of france and eventually the rest of western europe contributing significantly to the allied victory. -
what happened? as the allied forces advanced into nazi-occupied territories they began to uncover concentration camps. soldiers were meet with horrific scenes of mass starvation ,disease, and death. why did it happen? the allied forces were advancing through nazi-occupied territories. impact of it. it revealed the horrors of the holocaust of the world and leading to increased awareness and condemnation of genocide and human rights. -
what happened? it was invovled with waves of allied bombers targeting densely populated areas in berlin and other cities. the bombings were widespread destruction, heavy civilian casualties , and significant damage to infrastructure. why did it happen? the allied forces wanted to hasten the end of world war ll by disrupting german defenses and undermining civilian morale. impact of it. it resulted in massive destruction and high civilian casualties in targeted german cities. -
what happened? the battle of iwo jima was a fierce and bloody conflict where U.S marines fought to capture the island from japanese imperial army. why did it happen? the U.S military needed a strategic airbase closer to japan for bombing missions and to provide fighter escort for long range bombers. what was the impact? heavy casualties on both sides, underscoring the brutal nature of the pacific theater in ww ll. -
what happened? people celebrated the allied victory over nazi germany, marking the end of world war ll in europe. why did it happen? because nazi germany surrendered unconditionally to the allied forces marking the end of world war ll. impact of it. it led to celebrations all over and a sense of relief knowing they wouldnt have to live in fear anymore. -
what happened? japan refused to accept the terms of the potsdamn declaration, leading to the atomic bombings. why did it happen? because the allied forces wanted to formally demand japans unconditional surrender and outline the consequences of not surrendering, in an attempt to end world war ll in the pacific. impact of it. it led to effectively ending world war ll. -
what happened? after japan did surrender following the potsdam declaration the U.S dropped atomic bombs on hiroshima on august 6th and nagasaki on august 9th. why did it happen? because japan didnt follow the orders basically. impact of it. immediate devastation, radiation poisoning the suvivours were effected horrifically, and the ending of world war ll. -
what happened? on vj day japan surrrnder to the allied forc3s which brought an end to world war ll. why did it happen? japan surrender because of the overwhelming circumstances it faced including the devastating atomic bomb dropping. impact of it. it led to economic recovery, decolonization, and new conflicts. -
what happened? the germans launched a surpise attack through the ardennes forest creating a "bulge" in the allied front lines. why did it happen? because hitler aimed to split the allied forces and recapture antwerp a crucial port for the allied supplies. impact of it. both sides suffered substational loss making it one of the bloodiest battles for the U.S in world war ll.