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Hitler Invades Poland
Hitler invades Poland on September 1st. This caused Britain and France declare war on Germany two days later. -
Churchill becomes Prime Minister
Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of Britain on May 10th, 1940. This happened when he was called to replace Neville Chamberlain. -
Hitler begins Operation Barbarossa
Hitler begins the invasion of the Soviet Union on June 22nd. Operation Barbarossa was the code name for the operation. -
Auschwitz begins in Germany
Mass murder of Jewish people at Auschwitz also begins on June 22nd. Operation Barbarossa was a turning point and resulted in the death of over 1.5 million Jews. -
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor on December 7th. This is the point where the United States enters the war. -
Singapore falls to the Japanese
Singapore falls to the Japanese on February 15th. Around 80,000 British, Indian and Australian troops joined the 50,000 already taken and became prisoners of the war. -
The Battle of Midway
American naval victory at Battle of Midway happened on June 4th. This battle marks a big turning point in the Pacific War. -
The Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad took place on August 23rd. The surrender marks Germany's first major defeat. -
Auschwitz liberated by Soviet troops
Auschwitz liberated on January 22nd. The Soviet army entered Auschwitz and liberated the remaining prisoners, who were mostly ill and dying. -
Truman becomes President
Henry Truman becomes President of the US on April 12th. This happened upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
