World War II Turning Points and Impact
Key turning points of World War II from 1942 to 1945, including battles like Stalingrad and D-Day, the development of the atomic bomb, and the tragic death toll on both Axis and Allied nations. Learn about the internment of Japanese Americans during the war and the subsequent push for compensation. Dive into the historical significance and human cost of one of the most pivotal conflicts in modern history.
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Five Turning Points of World War II 1942 1942-1943 Battle of Stalingrad ends Nazi advances in Europe 1942 Battle of l Alamein begins Allied offensive against the Axis powers in North Africa 1944 D-Day invasion opens second front in Europe, paving the way for final defeat of Germany 1945 Manhattan Project develops atomic bomb, used to end the war in the Pacific Battle of Midway halts the Japanese expansion in the Pacific
World War II Deaths, Selected Nations, Axis Country German Italy Japan Military Deaths Civilian Deaths 3,500,000 242,000 1,300,000 780,000 153,000 672,000
World War II Deaths, Selected Nations, Allies Country France Britain China Soviet Union United States Military Deaths Civilian Deaths 213,000 264,000 1,310,000 7,500,000 292,000 350,000 93,000 1,000,000 15,000,000 6,000
Internment of Japanese Americans Hawaii governor forced to order internment (confinement) of Japanese Americans (Nisei) 1942, FDR signs the removal of Japanese Americans in four states U.S. Army forces 110,000 into prison camps 1944, Korematsu v. United States Court rules in favor of internment After war, Japanese American Citizens League pushes for compensation 1988, Congress grants $20,000 to everyone sent to relocation camp (38 million total)
Internment of Japanese Americans
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