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The Associated Events of WWII
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First Neutrality Act
On this day, the US Congress passed an act saying no arms, ammunition or supplies would be exported by America to the fighters in Europe. -
Signing of the Rome-Berlin Axis
A precursor to the pact of steel, this treaty solidified the relationship between Italy and Germany. -
Signing of the Anti-Comintern Pact
This date marked the beginning of the alliance between Italy, Germany, and Japan: the Axis Powers. -
Hitler Declares Austria as Part of the Third Reich
Germany annexes Austria to fuel their hungry war machine. -
The Munich Conference
In an attempt to right the wrongs of the treaty of Versailles, Europe gave Germany some of the territory it had gained illegally in a legal fashion. -
German Troops Invade Czechoslovakia
On this day, Germany made a move for Czechoslovakia, regardless of anything the Czech government did to try to appease Hitler. -
Mussolini Invades Albania
In a not-so-stunning feat of imperialism, Mussolini invades a nearby country, Albania, in search of raw materials. -
German-Soviet Non-Agression pact signed
This alliance was crucial to the German plans, and because Russia promised not to interfere, they had much success in the early years of the war. -
Germany attacks Poland
The German invasion of Poland lasted only two days and was one of Germany's greatest victories during the war. -
The Soviet Union attacks Finland
This attack on Finland was thought to be a cakewalk by the entire world, but the tiny ccountry resisted the Giant, and with that, gained US support. -
German invasion of Denmark and Norway
On this day, Germany mobilised its army again, thsi time in pursuit of two harder targets, Denmark and Norway. -
Winston Churchill is named the Prime Minister of Briain
A strong leader during WWII, Churchill first took power on this day. -
Germany invades The Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg
This marked the beginning of the German western agression. However, Hitler would meet much more opposition on this campaign... -
Dunkerque is Evacuated
This was a mass evacuation by allied soldiers in France in order to avoid a massive victory by the Germans -
Italy declares war on France and Great Britain
having up until this point remaned mostly neutral in the conflict, this marked italy joining the fighting in Europe, on the side of the Axis. -
Battle of Britain
The German invasion of Britain was fearsom and very hard to fend off, however, somehow, the British managed it. -
Japan forms an alliance with Germany and Italy
On this day, Japan formally joined the Axis powers, forming what they referred to as the triangle of strength. -
Erwin Rommel takes control of Libya
After it was taken, the Axis military hero, Erwin Rommel, was assigned to rule over Lybia. -
Germany Attacks The Soviet Union
After Hitler sees no other choice, he mobilises his troops to Russia. This mistake, however, would eventually undo him, as the cold russian winter would destroy his army -
Roosevelt and Churchill sign the Atlantic Charter
This document was made by Britain and the US to outline their post-war goals. -
Pearl Harbor is attacked
This was a devastating attack on America by Japan that brought America into WWII on both fronts, and largely led to the ending of the war. -
US Congress Declares WAR on Japan
Finally, after a direct attack on American soil, the US could remain isolated no longer. On this day, the Americans joined the war on the western front, fighting Japan for revenge for their attacks. -
Wansee Conference
This was a conference of German leaders to discuss the Holocaust. -
Bataan Death March
This was the forced movement of tens of thousands of prisoners by the Japanese, resulting in thousands of casualties. -
Battle of Midway
This was a crucial victory for America and a turning point in the Western Front of WWII. After this, the US would slowly gain more and more control, until Japan eventually surrendered -
Batle of Stalingrad
This was the turning point on the Eastern Front. Russia took home a desisive victory in a war of attrition against Germany. -
D-Day
This was the beginning of the American invasion of Europe and ultimately, the end of the war. On this day, the American Armies crashed onto the beaches of Normandy to take back Europe from the Axis. -
Macarthur lands in the Philippines
This was a conflict between Japan and America in the Philippines led by General Douglas Mcarthur -
V-E Day
On this day, many celebrated the complete and unconditional surrender of Germany. -
The Potsdam Conference
On this day, the allies met to negotiate the end terms of WWII. The Axis powers were NOT invited. -
V-J Day
This was a great celebration by the Allies when the news of the surrender was made public. Millions around the world rejoiced at the news
