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Germany and The Soviet Union Sign a Nonagression Pact
The pact is signed with the intent of ensuring that the two nations' agendas can be pursued without conflict betweent the two. -
WWII Begins: German Invasion of Poland
Under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, the Germany Army violated the treaty of Versailled and conducted the first act of war by invading Poland from the North, South, and West. -
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Great Britain and France Declare War on Germany
Upholding their pledge to protect Poland's borders, Great Britain and France declare war on Germany. -
The Soviet Union Invades Poland
The Soviet Union invades Poland from the East. -
Poland Surrenders
Warsaw surrenders and their government flees as Germany and The Soviet Union divide the country amongst themselves. -
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Fascist Conquest of Europe and North Africa Continues
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The Axis Powers Wage War Against the Soviets
Germany breaks its nonagression pact with the USSR and invaded with the support of its other allies. -
U.S. Enacts Decision to Cut Their Oil Supplies to Japan
In opposition to the role of Japan in the war, the United States cuts their supply of oil to the Japanese. -
Japan Launches an Aerial Attack on Pearl Harbor
In retaliation to the United States decision to cutt of oil supplies, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, sparking American military involvement in the war. -
U.S. Declares War on Japan
The United States declares war on Japan, officially ending U.S. isolation from the war. Meanwhile, Japan launches an invasion of the Philippines, French Indochina and British Singapore, which would be fully occupied by April. -
The Axis Powers Declare War on the United States
After much planning and contemplation, Germany finally declares war on the U.S. -
Liberation of Kiev
The Soviet Union officially liberates Kiev in the Ukraine from Axis grasp. -
Invasion of Normandy
British and American forces successfully land on the beaches of Normandy, establishing a second and sea-bound front against the Germans. -
Soviet Offensive in Belarus
The Soviets launch an offensive invasion through Belarus that pushes the Germany Army back toward Central Europe, -
The Battle of the Bulge
German forces make a final attempt to split Allied forces and reconquer Belgium by cutting thinly and deeply into Allied territory. -
Soviets Launch Final Assault
The Soviets launch their final assault by encircling Berlin and ensuring Hitler's defeat. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
After having scarce means of escape and staring defeat in the face, Adolf Hitler committed suicide. -
Germany Surrenders
With the pressure of Soviety Occupancy and the subsequent suicide of their leader, Germany surrenders to the Western Allied forces. -
Victory in Europe Day is Established
Victory in Europe Day is Established, celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany and the liberation of Europe. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
The United States decided to show its true might by dropping Little Man, an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. -
Bombing of Nagasaki
The United States decided to end its war with Japan by dropping Fat Man, an atomic bomb, on the city of Nagasaki. -
Japan Surrenders and Marks the End of WWII
Having agreed in principle to unconditional surrender on August 14, 1945, Japan formally surrenders, ending World War II.