The invasion of Poland by Germany on September 1, 1939, marked the beginning of World War II.
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was a major air campaign fought between the German Luftwaffe and the Royal Air Force (RAF) from July to October1940.
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was imposed on Germany after World War I and was seen as unfair and humiliating, contributing to Germany's resentment and desire for revenge.
Pearl Harbor
The surprise attack by Japan on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941, drew the United States into World War II.
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The Allied invasion of Normandy, codenamed Operation Overlord, took place on June 6, 1944, and marked a turning point in the war in Europe.
AppeasementPolicy
The policy of appeasement pursued by British and French leaders in the 1930s, which involved giving in to Hitler's demands in the hope of avoiding war, ultimately failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II.