Jamie+WWII

__ media type="custom" key="6092579"Nonaggression pact __ The nonaggression pact was an agreement not to attack each other. It was between Germany and Russia. If there was an issue between the two countries it was to be settled amicably. This agreement was to last for 10 years. The pact was broken in less then two years when Hitler built up his military.

Rosenberg, Jennifer. "The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact." //20th Century History//. Web. 10 May 2010. .

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__ Dday __ On June 6th 1944 the allies planned to invade France. 160,000 troops were ready to fight for their country. More then 9,000 people were killed on this day. Allied paratroopers landed behind German lines in Norway to cut off German communication. British, Canadian and American troops landed in Norway.

// ARMY.MIL //. U.S. Army. Web. 10 May 2010. .

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__ VE day __ VE stands for Victory in Europe day. On March 8th 1945, Russia pushed the Germans back to their capital city. Hitler killed himself, because he thought that he was going to get killed anyway for doing illegal actions. Germany surrendered and the war in Europe was over. The original date for VE day was soposto be on March 9th 1945. // V-E Day //. Holiday Insights, 2000. Web. 10 May 2010. . picture: []

__ Pearl Harbor __ Pearl Harbor was on June 6th 1945. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and left 2,403 dead, 188 destroyed planes and 8 damaged/destroyed battleships. The first attack was at 7:53 AM. The second attack was at 8:55 A.M. 4 hours later the Japanese were headed back to Japan. // Attack at Pearl Harbor, 1941 //. Web. 10 May 2010. .

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__ Med. Sea __ The Mediterranean Sea is the largest inland sea. It is surrounded by, Asia, Africa and Europe. Hitler wanted to gain control over the Mediterranean Sea. He had to get rid of all of Europe and North Africa first. Italy wanted the Med Sea as well. "Wars and Battles, 1939-1945." //World War II//. 2001. Web. 10 May 2010. .

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=__ Battle Of Stalingrad __= Hitler wanted to capture new key cities to force them to surrender. Russia was not willing to give Hitler the land, Stalin stated "Not a step backwards". Russia trapped the Germans in Stalingrad for the winter. The temperatures and food supply was low, and they suffered a lot. The Germans then surrendered after using all the supplies they had left. "The Battle of Stalingrad." //History Learning Site//. 2000. Web. 10 May 2010. . picture: []

=__ Battle of Leyte Gulf __= On October 20th 1944 the U.S. landed on the shore of Leyte. This battle was known to be the largest naval battle in the Pacific. The U.S. crushed Japan after 4 days. 10,000 Japanese were killed; we sunk 27 of their ships. We only lost 1,500 people and 6 ships. Japan Surrendered and we gave the Philippines their independence.

"Battle of Leyte Gulf." //Olive Drab//. 22 May 2008. Web. 10 May 2010. . picture: []

=__ The Manhattan Project __= The Manhattan Project was a nuclear bomb we wanted to use against Japan. This project was a secret, the vice president didn’t even know about it until FDR died. We tested the bomb on July 16th 1945 in New Mexico. The bomb 2 months later was sent to Japan and set off. The bomb killed everyone who was near, about 100,000 people were estimated to have been killed.

"The Manhattan Project." //The Manhattan Project//. Web. 10 May 2010. .

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=__ Battle of Coral Sea __= On May 7-8th of 1942 we were trying to stop Japans growth by destroying them when they came onto our lands. Japan colonized many small islands. The U.S. tried to stop Japan from getting Australia, Japan fought back with warplanes. This battle stopped Japan from attempts at Australia. Japan received serious bomb damage and Japan was defeated.

"Battle of the Coral Sea, 7-8 May 1942." //Naval History and Heritage Command//. Web. 10 May 2010. .

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__ Battle of Midway __
Japan wanted to destroy our Pacific fleet, to try to prevent us from bombing their countries. Our fleet sank four out of the six Japanese carriers, which attacked us at Pearl Harbor just a few months before. Japan lost more then 300 aircrafts. 600 Japanese men were lost in the battle. Japan surrendered and the U.S. won the Battle of Midway. Budiansky, Stephen. "The Battle of Midway." //World War II History Info//. 2000. Web. 10 May 2010. .

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