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German dictator and leader of the Nazi Party during World War II.
Surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base in Hawaii, marking the entry of the U.S. into World War II.
The Allied invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944, which marked a turning point in the war against Nazi Germany.
British Prime Minister during World War II, known for his leadership and inspiring speeches.
The systematic genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazis during World War II.
The United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
A Jewish girl who kept a diary while hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam during World War II, providing a firsthand account of the Holocaust.
A major battle between German and Soviet forces, resulting in a decisive Soviet victory and a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front.
The alliance between Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.
The alliance between the United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, and other countries fighting against the Axis Powers during World War II.
A military tactic used by the Germans during World War II, involving fast and coordinated attacks using tanks, aircraft, and infantry.
A naval battle between the United States and Japan, resulting in a decisive American victory and turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
Leader of the Soviet Union during World War II, known for his brutal rule and alliance with the Allies against Nazi Germany.
A series of military tribunals held to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
A major air campaign fought between the United Kingdom and Germany, resulting in a British victory and preventing a German invasion.
The Japanese city that was devastated by the first atomic bomb used in warfare on August 6, 1945.
The political party led by Adolf Hitler, known for its fascist ideology and role in the Holocaust.
Italian dictator and leader of the National Fascist Party, who formed an alliance with Nazi Germany during World War II.
A major German offensive campaign on the Western Front, resulting in heavy casualties and a strategic victory for the Allies.
Japanese suicide pilots who deliberately crashed their aircraft into enemy targets, often Allied ships, during World War II.
The top-secret research project that developed the first atomic bombs during World War II.
A major battle between the United States and Japan, resulting in a decisive American victory and high casualties on both sides.
President of the United States during most of World War II, known for his leadership and the New Deal policies.
The totalitarian regime led by Adolf Hitler in Germany from 1933 to 1945, known for its aggressive expansion and persecution of minorities.
A major campaign fought between the United States and Japan in the Pacific Theater, resulting in an Allied victory and the first major offensive against the Japanese.
Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War II and later the 34th President of the United States.
The final major offensive of the European Theater of World War II, resulting in the capture of Berlin by Soviet forces and the fall of Nazi Germany.
The controlled distribution of scarce resources, such as food and fuel, during World War II to ensure fair distribution and support the war effort.
A major battle between the United States and Japan, resulting in an American victory and the capture of a strategic island in the Pacific Theater.
Became President of the United States after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt and made the decision to use atomic bombs against Japan.
The largest tank battle in history, fought between German and Soviet forces, resulting in a Soviet victory and a turning point on the Eastern Front.
A naval battle between the United States and Japan, resulting in a strategic victory for the Allies and the first major setback for the Japanese in the Pacific Theater.
American general who played a prominent role in the Pacific Theater of World War II and later served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers in Japan.
A series of four battles fought between the Allies and Axis forces in Italy, resulting in an Allied victory and the capture of a strategic position.
The largest naval battle of World War II, fought between the United States and Japan, resulting in a decisive American victory and the destruction of much of the Japanese navy.
A military strategy employed by the United States in the Pacific Theater of World War II, involving the capture of key islands to establish bases and advance towards Japan.