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Beginning of World War II
Germany attacks Poland, starting World War II. -
Invasion of Norway and Denmark
Germany attacks Norway and Denmark -
Invasion of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxemborg
Germany invades the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxemborg. -
Treaty
France signs Reich Treaty that allows Germany to occupy the northern part of France -
Invasion of Great Britain
Germany attacks Great Britain. The war was called "Battle of Britain" -
The End of the Battle of Britain
Germany fails to take over Great Britain. -
Invasion of Greece
Germany invades Greece -
Invasion of the Soviet Union
Germany invades the Soviet Union -
Pearl Harbor
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. As a result, the U.S. declares war on Japan, Germany, and Italy. -
Invasion of Hungary
Germany invades Hungary -
D-Day
British and American troops land on the beaches of Normandy. The battle is known as "D-Day." -
Liberations of Poland, Bombing of Germany
Poland is liberated. Allies bomb Dresden, Germany, killing 35, 000 people and forcing them to surrender. -
Death of Hitler
Adolf Hitler commits suicide. -
Japan surrenders
The Atomic Bomb is dropped on Japan. Japan surrenders a few weeks later.
