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Where did the Invasion of Poland take place?

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Poland

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Who was involved in the Invasion of Poland?

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Germany, USSR, Poland

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What happened during the Invasion of Poland?

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Germany and Soviet Union invade Poland. Allies declare War on Germany.

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What was the outcome of the Invasion of Poland?

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Poland is taken over and the allies declare War on Germany.

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Why was the Invasion of Poland important?

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It’s what Started World War II.

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Where did the Evacuation of Dunkirk occur?

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France

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Who was involved in the Evacuation of Dunkirk?

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Great Britain, France, Germany

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What happened during the Evacuation of Dunkirk?

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British vessels Sail to France to rescue civilians.

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What was the outcome of the Evacuation of Dunkirk?

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Britain saves the lives of many soldiers; Dunkirk lost but still is [in the fight]; France Knocked out of the fight.

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Why was the Evacuation of Dunkirk important?

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The allies leave alive and the soldiers live to fight another day.

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Where did the Battle of Britain take place?

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Great Britain

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Who fought in the Battle of Britain?

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Great Britain, Germany

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What happened during the Battle of Britain?

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Air-fights in British skies and nightly bombings terrorized the people of English cities.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Britain?

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Britain does not surrender.

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Why was the Battle of Britain important?

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The allies live to fight another day.

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Where did Operation Barbarossa primarily occur?

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Soviet Union

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Who was involved in Operation Barbarossa?

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Soviet Union, Germany

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What happened during Operation Barbarossa?

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Germany sends 3 million troops to try and take over the Soviet Union.

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What was the outcome of Operation Barbarossa?

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Germany’s long campaign of trying to invade the USSR begins.

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Why was Operation Barbarossa important?

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Germany Experiences their first struggle in WWII; Soviet Union joins allies.

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Where did the Pearl Harbor attack occur (Table 1 version)?

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Hawaii, USA

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Who was involved in the Pearl Harbor attack (Table 1 version)?

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Japan, USA

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What happened during the Pearl Harbor attack (Table 1 version)?

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Japanese aircraft bomb U.S. fleet, Killing 2300 Americans.

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What was the outcome of the Pearl Harbor attack (Table 1 version)?

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The United States want revenge.

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Why was the Pearl Harbor attack important (Table 1 version)?
Americans unite to end our isolationist policies and declare war on Japan.
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Where did the Pearl Harbor attack occur (Table 2 version)?
Oahu, Hawaii, USA
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Who was involved in the Pearl Harbor attack (Table 2 version)?
Japan, USA
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What happened during the Pearl Harbor attack (Table 2 version)?
Japanese airplanes launched a surprise attack on the American naval base.
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What was the outcome of the Pearl Harbor attack (Table 2 version)?
2,300 Americans die and the nation is outraged at Japan's attack on innocents.
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Why was the Pearl Harbor attack important (Table 2 version)?
Americans unite to end our isolationist policies and declare war on Japan, bringing us into the war.
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Where did the Battle of Midway take place?
Midway Island, USA
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Who fought in the Battle of Midway?
Japan, USA
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What happened during the Battle of Midway?
Japan and the U.S. fight over the midway of the Pacific.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Midway?
Despite having a smaller Navy, the U.S. wins.
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Why was the Battle of Midway important?
The U.S. gets to push into Japanese territory.
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Where did the Battles of El-Alamein take place?
Egypt
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Who fought in the Battles of El-Alamein?
British forces vs. Italy and Germany
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What happened during the Battles of El-Alamein?
Allied and Axis powers clash for half a year over control of oil fields and the Suez Canal.
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What was the outcome of the Battles of El-Alamein?
The allies push the axis out of Africa.
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Why were the Battles of El-Alamein important?
Eliminated the axis threat to Africa and revived Allied Morale.
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Where did the Battle of Stalingrad take place?
Soviet Union
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Who fought in the Battle of Stalingrad?
Soviet Union, Germany
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What happened during the Battle of Stalingrad?
Soviet soldiers form a ring around Stalingrad and they stall out the Nazis.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad?
One of the longest battles led to some of the highest casualties in WWII; the city was destroyed.
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Why was the Battle of Stalingrad important?
The Nazis are on the retreat after their first major loss of WWII.
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Where did the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day) occur?
Normandy, France
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Who participated in the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day)?
U.S., GB [Great Britain], Canada, Germany
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What happened during the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day)?
June 6th thousands of Allied soldiers launched an amphibious attack on beaches.
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What was the outcome of the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day)?
Less than a Week after the battle begins, the beaches are secured by the Allies.
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Why was the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day) important?
The Allies regain a foothold in Western Europe and begin to push the Nazis back out of France.
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Where did the Battle of the Bulge take place?
Ardennes Forest, Belgium
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Who fought in the Battle of the Bulge?
U.S., France, Britain, Germany
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What happened during the Battle of the Bulge?
Hitler plans to defeat the allies by surrounding them.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of the Bulge?
The allies thwart Hitler's plan, but casualties are high.
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Why was the Battle of the Bulge important?
The Nazis are defeated in western Europe, and forced to retreat.
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Where did the Battle of Iwo Jima take place?
Iwo Jima (Japan)
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Who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima?
Japan, USA
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What happened during the Battle of Iwo Jima?
The U.S launches an attack to weaken the Japanese airforce.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Iwo Jima?
After a very deadly clash, the U.S. claims Iwo Jima.
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Why was the Battle of Iwo Jima important?
The U.S. is now in striking distance of mainland Japan.
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Where did the Firebombing of Tokyo occur?
Tokyo, Japan
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Who was involved in the Firebombing of Tokyo?
U.S., Japan
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What happened during the Firebombing of Tokyo?
The United States sends planes to fly over the Japanese capital city, leading to the most destructive air raid ever.
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What was the outcome of the Firebombing of Tokyo?
The U.S. Kills or injures about 700,000 people, most of whom are civilians.
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Why was the Firebombing of Tokyo important?
America's only main attack on Japan, severly weakens Japan.
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Where did the Battle of Berlin take place?
Berlin, Germany
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Who fought in the Battle of Berlin?
Soviet Union, Germany, Britain
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What happened during the Battle of Berlin?
The Soviets push into the German capitol, ending Nazi's control in Europe.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Berlin?
The Soviets destroy Berlin and ultimately defeat the Nazi military force with aid from Allies.
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Why was the Battle of Berlin important?
Hitler dies and a week later, Germany surrenders ending WWII in Europe.
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Where were the atomic bombs dropped?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan
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Who was involved in the dropping of the atomic bombs?
Japan, U.S.
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What happened regarding the dropping of the atomic bombs?
The U.S. drops two atomic bombs on Japan.
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What was the outcome of dropping the atomic bombs?
Hundreds of thousands of Japanese civilians are killed, and Japan surrenders soon after.
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Why was dropping the atomic bombs important?
World War II comes to an end and the era of nuclear fear begins worldwide.

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