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Germany invaded Poland with fast moving attacks. This was important because it officially started World War II.
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Germany tried to bomb Britain into surrender, but Britain’s air force stopped them. this led to hitlers defeat
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Japan bombed the U.S. naval base in Hawaii; it caused the United States to enter World War II
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defeated Japan in a major naval battle and destroyed four Japanese carriers. it was important because it shifted the war in the Pacific toward the U.S
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U.S. and British forces invaded North Africa. This was important because it pushed Axis forces out of Africa and helped the Allies move toward Italy.
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Germany and the Soviet Union fought a brutal battle for Stalingrad. This was important because Germany’s loss became a major turning point in the war
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Germany and the Soviet Union fought the largest tank battle in history. This was important because Germany’s defeat weakened their army permanently.
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Germany launched a surprise attack on U.S. troops. This was important because it was Germany’s last major offensive and it failed
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Allied forces landed in France to fight Germany. This was important because it opened a new front and helped free Europe from Nazi control
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U.S. Marines fought Japan for a small Pacific island. This was important because the island was needed for U.S. planes to get closer to Japan.
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A deadly battle between U.S. and Japanese forces on Okinawa. This was important because it showed how hard invading Japan would be and influenced the decision to use atomic bombs.
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Roosevelt died from a stroke. This was important because Harry Truman became president and made key decisions at the end of WWII
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Hitler killed himself as the Allies closed in on Berlin. This was important because it marked the collapse of Nazi Germany.
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The U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. This was important because it pushed Japan toward surrender.
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The U.S. dropped a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki. This was important because it led to Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II.
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A group that protected and recovered art during and after WWII. This was important because they saved thousands of cultural treasures