WWII

  • Nazi invasion

    Nazis invade Poland
  • Winston Churchill

    Winston Churchill becomes the new prime minister of Britain.
  • Belgium and Germany

    Belgium surrenders to Germany
  • Australia and Libya

    Australian troops capture Bardia, Libya.
  • US Congress

    The U.S. Congress passes the Lend-Lease Act giving Roosevelt the authority to sell, transfer, or lease war goods to the government of any Allied country, thereby effectively ending American neutrality.
  • Declaration

    The Declaration of the United Nations is signed by the leaders of 26 nations.
  • US

    The first U.S. troops arrive in Britain.
  • US and Australia

    Australian and U.S. Army forces under MacArthur fight back the Japanese at Buna in New Guinea.
  • The Allies

    The Allies begin massive bombing campaign of Germany
  • The End of WWII

    The first atomic bomb dropped on Japan.