Battles From World War II
German Army Invades Poland
September 1, 1939
On September 1, 1939, World War II started. On this day, German Forces were ordered into it's neighboring country, Poland. Nazi-Germany soldiers rushed into Poland after a major Blitzkrieg attack from the air. The Polish army made several severe miscalculations during this invasion. Although the Polish forces had over 1 million soldiers, these forces didn't have nearly enough equipment or strategy to take on the heavy equipped and minded German Army. Poland fell to German forces at the end of the month of September
(History, Germany Invades Poland).
On September 1, 1939, World War II started. On this day, German Forces were ordered into it's neighboring country, Poland. Nazi-Germany soldiers rushed into Poland after a major Blitzkrieg attack from the air. The Polish army made several severe miscalculations during this invasion. Although the Polish forces had over 1 million soldiers, these forces didn't have nearly enough equipment or strategy to take on the heavy equipped and minded German Army. Poland fell to German forces at the end of the month of September
(History, Germany Invades Poland).
The Battle of Britain
July 10, 1940
On July 10, 1940, the Battle of Britain began. In the summer and fall of 1940, German and British air forces fought in the skies over the United Kingdom. This battle was the largest bombing campaign known to its date, and will forever be known as one of the many victories obtained by the Allied forces. The Battle of Brain was a significant turning point in World War II. This battle was won by UK forces when Germany’s Luftwaffe failed to obtain air superiority over Britain. Although German forces had months of bombing on Britain’s air bases, military posts, and civilian population, German forces surrendered. This victory saved the country of Britain from a ground invasion from Germany and put belief and hope back into the hearts of the Allied Forces soldiers
(History, The Battle of Britain).
On July 10, 1940, the Battle of Britain began. In the summer and fall of 1940, German and British air forces fought in the skies over the United Kingdom. This battle was the largest bombing campaign known to its date, and will forever be known as one of the many victories obtained by the Allied forces. The Battle of Brain was a significant turning point in World War II. This battle was won by UK forces when Germany’s Luftwaffe failed to obtain air superiority over Britain. Although German forces had months of bombing on Britain’s air bases, military posts, and civilian population, German forces surrendered. This victory saved the country of Britain from a ground invasion from Germany and put belief and hope back into the hearts of the Allied Forces soldiers
(History, The Battle of Britain).
Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor
December 7, 1941
On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces launched a major bombing campaign on the American Naval Base, Pearl Harbor. This date is now known as the date the United States of America was brought into World War II. The early Sunday morning of December 7, 1941, hundreds upon hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base of Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. This bombing campaign lasted just over two hours, and was horrendous. The Japanese air forces were able to destroy nearly 20 American naval vessels. This included eight battleships, and almost 200 airplanes that were at port. More than 2,000 Americans soldiers lost their lives from this Japanese attack, and over 1,000 others were wounded. The day after the campaign, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan. Congress approved the Presidents declaration of War, and just three days later, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States
(History, Pearl Harbor Attack).
On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces launched a major bombing campaign on the American Naval Base, Pearl Harbor. This date is now known as the date the United States of America was brought into World War II. The early Sunday morning of December 7, 1941, hundreds upon hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base of Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. This bombing campaign lasted just over two hours, and was horrendous. The Japanese air forces were able to destroy nearly 20 American naval vessels. This included eight battleships, and almost 200 airplanes that were at port. More than 2,000 Americans soldiers lost their lives from this Japanese attack, and over 1,000 others were wounded. The day after the campaign, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan. Congress approved the Presidents declaration of War, and just three days later, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States
(History, Pearl Harbor Attack).
Okinawa
April 1, 1945
On April 1, 1945, Allied forces attacked Japanese forces on the island of Okinawa. The Okinawa battle resulted in a mass bloodbath, both on land and at sea. Not only were Japanese and American soldiers lost though, over 100,000 civilian deaths were reported to be lost during the battle of Okinawa. The Japanese forces had set up a series of defense lines across the island. These defense lines were right on the landing beaches that the United States was planning to use. These defense lines allowed Japanese forces to inflict a fierce defense of Okinawa over many weeks. Using caves and ancient castles, the Japanese defense positions supported one another and resisted most of the artillery fire and air strikes made by the United States. The commanding generals on both the Japanese and US sides died in the course of this battle
(History, The Battle of Okinawa).
On April 1, 1945, Allied forces attacked Japanese forces on the island of Okinawa. The Okinawa battle resulted in a mass bloodbath, both on land and at sea. Not only were Japanese and American soldiers lost though, over 100,000 civilian deaths were reported to be lost during the battle of Okinawa. The Japanese forces had set up a series of defense lines across the island. These defense lines were right on the landing beaches that the United States was planning to use. These defense lines allowed Japanese forces to inflict a fierce defense of Okinawa over many weeks. Using caves and ancient castles, the Japanese defense positions supported one another and resisted most of the artillery fire and air strikes made by the United States. The commanding generals on both the Japanese and US sides died in the course of this battle
(History, The Battle of Okinawa).
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb
August 9, 1945
On August 9, 1945, a second atom bomb is dropped on Japan by the United States, at Nagasaki, resulting in Japan’s surrender in World War II. The first atomic bomb dropped by the United States landed in Hiroshima. The devastation left by this bomb was still not enough to convince the Japanese War Council to surrender. The explosion from the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, unleashed the equivalent force of 22,000 tons of TNT into the air. The hills that surrounded the city of Nagasaki contained the bombs destruction, but the number killed is estimated at anywhere between 60,000 and 80,000 civilians. Of course these figures cannot be exactly accurate because the blast disintegrated the bodies of humans. The Emperor of Japan gave his permission for unconditional surrender soon after
(History, The Battle of Nagasaki).
On August 9, 1945, a second atom bomb is dropped on Japan by the United States, at Nagasaki, resulting in Japan’s surrender in World War II. The first atomic bomb dropped by the United States landed in Hiroshima. The devastation left by this bomb was still not enough to convince the Japanese War Council to surrender. The explosion from the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, unleashed the equivalent force of 22,000 tons of TNT into the air. The hills that surrounded the city of Nagasaki contained the bombs destruction, but the number killed is estimated at anywhere between 60,000 and 80,000 civilians. Of course these figures cannot be exactly accurate because the blast disintegrated the bodies of humans. The Emperor of Japan gave his permission for unconditional surrender soon after
(History, The Battle of Nagasaki).