World War II

Pearl Harbor: In History, Pearl Harbour was important because of the attack on Pearl Harbour by the Empire of Japan on December 7, 1941. The attack not only brought the United States into World War II, but also resulted in the deaths of 2,400 Americans and 1,200 injuries. The attack led to the declaration of war by USA to Japan.

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Battle of Midway: The Battle of Midway is regarded as one of the most important naval battles of the Pacific Campaign of World War II that happened between 4th and 7th June 1942. It was where the United States Navy decisively defeated an Imperial Japanese Navy attack against Midway Atoll, inflicting irreparable damage on the Japanese fleet.

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D-Day: D-Day, the Allied invasion of Northern Europe on June 6th, 1944, opened up a second front that forced Hitler to send forces west, which took pressure off the Russians. The greatest seaborne invasion in history was aimed at 80 kilometres of mostly flat, sandy beach along the Normandy coast.

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