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D-DAY LANDINGS/ BATTLE OF NORMANDY
The invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day, was a turning point during World War II. On June 6th 1944, Britain, America, Canada and France all attacked German forces that were in Normandy, France. These forces gained victory over Germany. Germany, who aimed to take over Europe, was fought against. Germany’s strong army was able to conquer almost all of Europe. The attacks began with paratroopers, a group of men who jumped out of planes using parachutes ready for attack. Then bombs were dropped off planes, and then, thousands of chips approached the beaches of Normandy for attack. The Allied forces eventually ganged up on Germany to stop it from advancing. There were three attacks launched on the beaches by the allies:
2. Utah
On June 6th 1944, the allied forces bombed many Germans that were on the coast of Utah’s beach. There were three waves of attacks, some were successful and some were unsuccessful due to lack of planning. However, the Utah landings were successful mainly the Germans were defenceless.
3. Omaha
During D-Day, the allies managed to take over beaches code names Gold, Juno, Sword and Utah easily. However, the beach code names Omaha was not as easy to capture. As soon as American soldiers landed on Omaha German forces stopped them, they were stationed right beside the beach leaving Americans with no space. The conditions American troops were fighting in were very bad. However, the American army eventually pushed forward and defeated the Germans.
By the end of D-Day over the Allied forces had secured the west coast of Europe.
The invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day, was a turning point during World War II. On June 6th 1944, Britain, America, Canada and France all attacked German forces that were in Normandy, France. These forces gained victory over Germany. Germany, who aimed to take over Europe, was fought against. Germany’s strong army was able to conquer almost all of Europe. The attacks began with paratroopers, a group of men who jumped out of planes using parachutes ready for attack. Then bombs were dropped off planes, and then, thousands of chips approached the beaches of Normandy for attack. The Allied forces eventually ganged up on Germany to stop it from advancing. There were three attacks launched on the beaches by the allies:
- Sword, Gold, Juno
2. Utah
On June 6th 1944, the allied forces bombed many Germans that were on the coast of Utah’s beach. There were three waves of attacks, some were successful and some were unsuccessful due to lack of planning. However, the Utah landings were successful mainly the Germans were defenceless.
3. Omaha
During D-Day, the allies managed to take over beaches code names Gold, Juno, Sword and Utah easily. However, the beach code names Omaha was not as easy to capture. As soon as American soldiers landed on Omaha German forces stopped them, they were stationed right beside the beach leaving Americans with no space. The conditions American troops were fighting in were very bad. However, the American army eventually pushed forward and defeated the Germans.
By the end of D-Day over the Allied forces had secured the west coast of Europe.
LIBERATION OF PARIS
The Liberation of Paris occurred on August 26th 1944. It was when World War II was coming to an end. Throughout the first four years of the war, Germany and its allies controlled Paris. Paris tried to fight back for their independence, but they could not defeat Germany’s powerful army. However, they gained independence with the help of the United States. On August 15th, United States, Britain, French forces and their allies advanced into France, this led to the withdrawal of Germany. The Germans did not give up; they evacuated a protest, which the French police and postal workers began. However, the French resistance, led by Charles de Gaulle, attacked the Germans and fought off their forces. Hitler reacted harshly, and ordered to destroy the city of Paris, but the armies agreed to have truce on August 20th. Charles de Gaulle ordered his forces to enter France and take out the Germans; the French were faced with war against the Germans. With the help of America, the French were able to defeat the Germans. The French forced the Germans to sign a surrender agreement on August 26 1944. Paris was then officially freed.
The Liberation of Paris occurred on August 26th 1944. It was when World War II was coming to an end. Throughout the first four years of the war, Germany and its allies controlled Paris. Paris tried to fight back for their independence, but they could not defeat Germany’s powerful army. However, they gained independence with the help of the United States. On August 15th, United States, Britain, French forces and their allies advanced into France, this led to the withdrawal of Germany. The Germans did not give up; they evacuated a protest, which the French police and postal workers began. However, the French resistance, led by Charles de Gaulle, attacked the Germans and fought off their forces. Hitler reacted harshly, and ordered to destroy the city of Paris, but the armies agreed to have truce on August 20th. Charles de Gaulle ordered his forces to enter France and take out the Germans; the French were faced with war against the Germans. With the help of America, the French were able to defeat the Germans. The French forced the Germans to sign a surrender agreement on August 26 1944. Paris was then officially freed.
THE MANHATTAN PROJECT & BOMBING OF HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI
The Manhattan Project was a group of scientists from the U.S. who got together to conduct research on atomic weapons under the Office of Scientific Research and Development and the War Department in 1939. It was a very secretive program with the codename “The Manhattan Project” thus its name. Their main products were uranium and plutonium which were sent back and forth to New Mexico. J. Robert Oppenheimer led a team that developed the atomic bomb. Their first effective test was called the Trinity Test, held in Alamogordo, New Mexico on July 16, 1945. By this time, Germany had already been defeated in Europe. However, Japan held its ground and continued fighting in the Pacific. By the end of July, the Allies demanded the Japanese surrender or they would be destroyed, but they were still met with refusal. With ending the war once and for all in mind, the U.S. decided to use the atomic bomb assembled by the Manhattan Project Scientists in the manufacturing city of Hiroshima. A plane released a bomb called “Little Boy” in the morning of August 6, 1945. It exploded 2,000 feet above the land, and wrecked five square miles of the city. Over 80,000 people died in an instant, and thousands later died due to exposure to radiation. Three days later, on August 9th, the U.S. released a second bomb named “Fat Man” on the Japanese city Nagasaki. It was more powerful than the first one, and symbolized the defeat of Japan. Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced on a radio broadcast Japanese surrender on August 15th. The surrender agreement was signed two weeks later in a U.S. Battleship near Tokyo Bay.
The Manhattan Project was a group of scientists from the U.S. who got together to conduct research on atomic weapons under the Office of Scientific Research and Development and the War Department in 1939. It was a very secretive program with the codename “The Manhattan Project” thus its name. Their main products were uranium and plutonium which were sent back and forth to New Mexico. J. Robert Oppenheimer led a team that developed the atomic bomb. Their first effective test was called the Trinity Test, held in Alamogordo, New Mexico on July 16, 1945. By this time, Germany had already been defeated in Europe. However, Japan held its ground and continued fighting in the Pacific. By the end of July, the Allies demanded the Japanese surrender or they would be destroyed, but they were still met with refusal. With ending the war once and for all in mind, the U.S. decided to use the atomic bomb assembled by the Manhattan Project Scientists in the manufacturing city of Hiroshima. A plane released a bomb called “Little Boy” in the morning of August 6, 1945. It exploded 2,000 feet above the land, and wrecked five square miles of the city. Over 80,000 people died in an instant, and thousands later died due to exposure to radiation. Three days later, on August 9th, the U.S. released a second bomb named “Fat Man” on the Japanese city Nagasaki. It was more powerful than the first one, and symbolized the defeat of Japan. Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced on a radio broadcast Japanese surrender on August 15th. The surrender agreement was signed two weeks later in a U.S. Battleship near Tokyo Bay.
V.E DAY
Victory Day in Europe took place on May 8th, 1945, it signaled the end of World War Two. The day before, an unconditional surrender was signed on part of Germany. People began to await the news the day before and when it was announced, it was stated that the celebrations must fit guidelines, “Bonfires will be allowed, but the government trusts that only material with no salvage value will be used.” When the afternoon rolled in, the British were yet to announce the ending of the war whilst Germany had already publicized it. Stalin kept the delays going as he thought of how he wanted to announce the good news, Churchill grew impatient and by 17:40, the Ministry of Information came out with a statement: “
“In accordance with arrangements between the three great powers, tomorrow, Tuesday, will be treated as Victory in Europe Day and will be regarded as a holiday.”
The announcement sparked excitement through the streets of London as thousands went out to celebrate. The celebrations continued all through midnight, till the weather turned bad. The next day, the celebrations would continue. Winston Churchill went to celebrate with George VI. On that day, 50,000 Britons gathered at Trafalgar Square and Big ben to observe bombers fly over London and drop red and green flares.
The final event of VE Day was George VI’s public speech at Buckingham Palace. Lights were switched on as a symbolism of the years of darkness the country experienced. Similar to that of the Blitz, except now there were celebrating.
On the 9th of May, celebrations had died out and the war with Japan continued.
Victory Day in Europe took place on May 8th, 1945, it signaled the end of World War Two. The day before, an unconditional surrender was signed on part of Germany. People began to await the news the day before and when it was announced, it was stated that the celebrations must fit guidelines, “Bonfires will be allowed, but the government trusts that only material with no salvage value will be used.” When the afternoon rolled in, the British were yet to announce the ending of the war whilst Germany had already publicized it. Stalin kept the delays going as he thought of how he wanted to announce the good news, Churchill grew impatient and by 17:40, the Ministry of Information came out with a statement: “
“In accordance with arrangements between the three great powers, tomorrow, Tuesday, will be treated as Victory in Europe Day and will be regarded as a holiday.”
The announcement sparked excitement through the streets of London as thousands went out to celebrate. The celebrations continued all through midnight, till the weather turned bad. The next day, the celebrations would continue. Winston Churchill went to celebrate with George VI. On that day, 50,000 Britons gathered at Trafalgar Square and Big ben to observe bombers fly over London and drop red and green flares.
The final event of VE Day was George VI’s public speech at Buckingham Palace. Lights were switched on as a symbolism of the years of darkness the country experienced. Similar to that of the Blitz, except now there were celebrating.
On the 9th of May, celebrations had died out and the war with Japan continued.