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Hungary annexes a region from Czechoslovakia
As Hungary stands on the side of Nazi Germany, it expands its territory and annexes the Carpatho-Ukraine region from Czechoslovakia. -
Invasion of Poland
Germany invades Poland, officially starting World War II.
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World War II.
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Britain & France declare war
Britain and France declare war on Germany in response to the invasion of Poland. -
Germany Invades Denmark & Norway
Germany launches invasions of Denmark and Norway, expanding the war in Europe. -
Operation Barbarossa
Germany invades the Soviet Union. This marks the beginning of the Eastern front. -
Pear Harbor
Japan attacks the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor which brings the United States into the war. -
Hungary Attempts to Switch Sides
Hungary tries to negotiate a ceasefire with the Allies and begins to distance itself from Nazi Germany and seeks peace negotiations with the Soviet Union. -
Budapest falls
Soviet forces capture Budapest which marks a significant victory for the Allies in the Eastern Front and ends the Nazi occupation. -
Germany surrenders
Germany surrenders unconditionally, ending the war in Europe. -
Japan surrenders
Japan surrenders, officially ending World War II.