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Neutrality Act passed
This act stopped the sale of arms with warring nations, but allowed it on a cash-and-carry basis. -
Japanese Forces in Manchuria Attack China
Japanese forces had already invaded Manchuria. On this date they use their military to attack China. -
Hitler Appeased by Britain and France
In order to avoid war, Britain and France agree to Hitlers demands. -
Kristallnacht
Jewish homes in Germany are raided and destroyed by the police. -
S.S. St. Louis Turned Away in Cuba
Germany sent Jews to Havana, Cuba. The boat was not allowed to dock. -
Nonagression Pact Between Germany and USSR
Germany and the Soviet Union make an agreement to not attack each other. -
World War II Begins
Britain and France declare war on Germany for invading Poland. -
Germany Seizes Parts of France
Germany takes parts of France and returns Mussolini to power. -
German Air Force Goes to War Against Royal Air Force
Germany and Britain go to war by plane. -
Atlantic Charter is Created
This charter was an agreement for the Allied forces to increase bombing against Germany. -
Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor
Japan attacks Hawaii by plane, hoping to destroy American air craft carriers. -
Germany and Italy Declare War on America
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Nazi Leaders Create "Final Solution" at Wannsee Conference
This solution was the beginning of concentration and extermination camps. -
Bataan Death March
The Philippines is surrendered to Japan. American troops forced to march. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Germany attacks the city of Stalingrad in Russia. It was a major resource. -
Casablanca Conference
FDR and Churchill meet and agree to attack countries around the Mediterranean. -
Tehran Conference
FDR, Stalin, and Churchill meet to discuss what to do if the war is won by them. -
D-Day
Amercican troops storm Normandy. -
V-E Day
This is the day Germany surrendered. -
Japan Surrenders
Japan surrenders from war.
