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Germany invades Poland
The German invasion of Poland was the start to World War ll. The Germans demanded the right to construct an extra-territorial railroad across the corridor. The Poles didn't want that, resulting in war. -
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South Africa declares war on Germany
When a new government was formed the South Africa declared war on Germany. After Hertzog was defeated with his motion to remain neutral in the war, he decided to resigned. -
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Paris suffers heavy bombing from German
Paris suffers heavy bombing from German aircraft. 254 people were killed and most of them were civilians. -
France surrenders to Germany
The French abandon Paris, declaring it an open city. On June 22, France surrenders to Germany when they signed the armistice. -
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941 the battle group was in position north of Hawaii. When the Japanese attacked on Pearl Harbor this was a turning point for the Americans. -
The US delares war with Japan
The United States declared war on Japan. The day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. -
Japanese occupation of Burma
On May 2, 1942 Japanese troops occupy Mandalay Burma. The Japanese assisted formation of the Burma independence army. -
Battle of Coral Sea
The Battle of Coral Sea started on May 5 and ended on May 8, 1942. It was fought between the Japanese and Allied navies, 500 miles northeast of Australia. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway lasted four days. It was the Pacific Campaign of World War ll that was commonly regarded as the most important naval battle. After the Battle of Midway, the American and thier Allies took the Pacific. -
The Battle of Stalingrad
Germany and its Allies fought the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad in southwestern Russia. This was a major battle in World War ll that marked the turning of the tide of war in favour of the Allies. The Battle of Stalingrad lasted seven months. -
D-day
On the beaches of Normandy, France the Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany. By the end of the day on June 6, 1944, more than 9,000 were dead or wounded. D-day ended on August 20,1944. -
Anne Frank is arrested by Nazis
Anne Frank was arrested by the Nazis becasue she was Jewish. Her and her family were sent to concentration camps on August 4, 1944. -
Allies liberate Paris
The liberation of Paris started after the success of D-day in June 1944. The Allied forces joined the French Resistance to liberate Paris from Nazi occupation. -
Holland is liberated by the Allies
In World War ll Holland was liberated by the Allies. This Liberation began by the Americans. -
Civil War breaks out in Greece
When communist guerillas battle democratic forces for control, a civil war breaks out in Greece. The civil war opened rival for ultimate political supremacy in Greece. -
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was the last major Nazi offensive against the Allies in World War ll. Hitler attempted to split the Allies in two in their drive towards Germany making them destroy their ability to supply themselves. The main reason the battle ended was because of the lack of fuel forcing Germans to abandon their vehicles. -
Meeting for the defeat
Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin meet to discuss plans for the defeat of the Axis powers. They also decide on the post-war future. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
The United States fought for and captured Iwo Jima from Japan. The United States had to capture the two airfields on Iwo Jima. A group of Marines from United States reached the top of Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945 and raised the American flag. The battle ended on March 16, 1945. -
Nazi death camp
On April 4, 1945 the Nazi death camp Ohrdruf in Germany was liberated by the US forces. Because the Nazi's begin evacuation the day before. -
FDR dies, Truman becomes president
Franklin D. Roosevelt suffered from a massive cerebral hemorrhage leading to death. He had led the nation through the Great Depression and World War II. Harry Truman inherited the presidency from Franklin D. Roosevelt. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
Hitler realized that there was no hope left and he feared the possibility of being captured. He commited suicide by swallowing a cyanide capsule and shooting himself in the head. Hitler married Eva Braun two days before his death, she also took the cyanide. -
VE Day
Great Britain and the United States celebrate Victory in Europe Day. The cities in Western Europe, put out flags and banners, rejoicing in the defeat of the Nazi war machine. The Allies announced the surrender of German forces in Europe. -
US aircraft carrier is destroyed
Kamikaze-Zero strikes United States aircraft carrier. Making less artillery for the United States. -
US drop bombs on Tokyo
United States drop fire bombs on Tokyo. This event took place during the Pacific campaigns of World War ll. -
Empire State Building was bombed
In New York on July 28, 1945 a terrible thing happened to the Empire State Building. Thirteen people where killed when a B-25 bomber crashes into the Empire State Building. -
Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima
The city of Hiroshima was the bomber's main target. Around eight in the morning the 9,700 pound bomb was released, over the city. A huge explosion lit up the whole sky, killing many people. -
Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
American forces dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, the second attack on Japan in three days. The bomb was dropped by parachute from an American B29 Bomber. The explosion was about 1,625 ft above the ground, it completely destroyed the city. -
VJ Day
On August 14, 1945 they celebrated the Victory over Japan. The Allies announced the surrender of Japanese forces during World War II. -
End of WW ll
On September 1, 1945 Japan surrenders ending World War ll. The Japanese Navy was falling apart therefore, they had to surrender. -
Japan surrenders
The formal surrender of Japan is signed. It took place on board the battleship and it wasn't a very long ceremony.
