Major Events and Points of World War II

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What event marked the entry of the United States into World War II?

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The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

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When did Japan capture the Philippines during World War II?

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May 6, 1942.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Midway?

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It was a turning point in the Pacific War, preventing an invasion of Hawaii and allowing the U.S. to go on the offensive.

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What was Operation Torch?

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The invasion of North Africa, marking the Allies' first major victory.

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What decision did Churchill and FDR make regarding the Axis powers?

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They decided on nothing less than unconditional surrender.

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What happened during the Battle of Stalingrad?

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A brutal Russian winter stopped Hitler, saved the city, and changed the course of the war.

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What was D-Day?

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The Allies invaded the beaches at Normandy, France on June 6, 1944.

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What was the Battle of the Bulge?

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Germany's last major offensive in France, which failed.

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What happened on V-E Day?

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Victory in Europe; Germany surrendered on May 8, 1945.

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What was the Manhattan Project?

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The development of the Atomic Bomb.