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This invasion would kick off WWII, and Germany would invade Poland. -
A crucial battle in the war; The Royal Airforce defended Britain from the Luftwaffe, preventing German Invasion. -
Japan attacks a U.S. Naval base in Hawaii, dragging the U.S. into World War II. -
This battle was a turning point in the war when the U.S. defeated the Japanese at Midway Island. -
Known as the bloodiest battle in history, Germany attempted to take control of Southern Russia, however, Russia held its ground and eventually won the battle. -
Operation Torch was the code name for the Allied Invasion of French North Africa. -
Program established to protect and recover the cultural treasures during WWII. -
When German Forces attempted to push Russia back East, however, the Germans ended up losing this battle. -
The Allied invasion of Normandy, France, during World War II, a pivotal event in the liberation of Western Europe. -
This was Germany's last-ditch effort on the Western Front, however, the Allied Forces pushed forward. -
A major battle between the United States and Japan. The U.S. captured the Island of Iwo Jima. -
This battle was a decisive Allied victory and a devastating loss of life. -
Franklin Roosevelt died at the age of 63 after losing his battle with Polio. -
After the Soviets reach Berlin, Hitler commits suicide instead of vading capture by the Soviet Union -
The first atomic bomb dropped on Japan (Little Boy) was dropped on Hiroshima -
After Japan refused to give up, America dropped the second bomb (Fat Man) on Nagasaki.