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Hitler's troops and tanks (blitzkrieg) rushed into Poland. Two days later, Britain and France, known as the Allied Powwrs, declared war on Germany.
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President Roosevelt says "We must be the great arsenal (arms supplier) of democracy" as a result Congress passes the Lend-Lease Act, allowing the President to aid any nation believed to be vital to US defense.
- Connection: This program was another attempt by Roosevelt to help improve the economy during the Great Depression
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Japanese forces bombarded the American naval fleet for several hours in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Eighteen ships were hit, and more than 2,400 Americans were killed.
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FDR infamy speech
FDR speaking to Congress called December 7, 1941 "a date that will live in infamy." Congress then declared war on Japan and Germany declared war on the United States. Less than 25 years after entering WWI the US joins the Allied forces in another World War. -
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American, British and Canadian troops invaded France on June 6, 1944 - Known as D-Day or "designated day." By the end of D-Day all 5 beaches were taken by Allied forces. With the beaches secured the Allies then began driving through French villages toward Germany.
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On April 30, 1945, Allied forces surround Berlin, Germany and forcing hitler into an underground bunker. While in the bunker Hitler not accepting defeat commits suicide forcing Germany to surrender unconditionally.
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On May 8, 1945 Germany unconditionally surrenders. Unconditional surrender meant that Germany would have no voice in post war peace decisions. The Allies finally gain victory in Europe.
