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Stalin and Hitler Sign Nonaggression Pact
Stalin and Hitler sign the Nonaggression pact leaving the Soviets free to strengthen their western frontier, and Hitler free to attack Poland. This allows German forces to concentrate on the Western Front. -
Germany sparks a new war in Europe
Germany sparks war in Europe by using his new strategy called "Blitzkrieg" (Lightning War) on Poland's capital, Warsaw. German troops and tanks crossed Poland's borders while aircrafts and artillery bombed. France and Great Britain declare war on Germany. However, it is too late because Germany had already annexed the Western half of Poland. This is important because it is the beginning of war in Europe. -
D-Day
Thousands of planes, tanks, ships, and three million men are ready for war. On June 6the the Allies begin their invasion on the European mainland. This causes Germany to make an unconditional surrender. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
Hitler commits suicide in Berlin. The death of Hitler is huge for propogand uses and is hope to the suffered. -
Victory in the Pacific
In March Americans overtake Iwo Jima and on June 21st the bloodiest battles of the war end. The Japanese loosing 100,000 men and 12,000 American men.
