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Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany
Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany. In Reichstag elections, the Nazi party gained almost 40% of the vote making it the most powerful party in Germany.
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Poland Invasion
Germany invaded Poland, setting off war in Europe. The Soviet Union also invaded Poland and the Baltic nations, (German Blitzkrieg)
Info and photo: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germans-invade-poland -
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, is called to replace Neville Chamberlain as British prime minister. After British forces failed to prevent the German occupation of Norway in April 1940, Chamberlain lost the support of many members of his Conservative Party.
Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/churchill-becomes-prime-minister
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Italy enters war
The three principal partners in the Axis alliance were Germany, Italy, and Japan. Italy entered World War II on the Axis side on June 10, 1940, as the defeat of France became apparent.
Info: https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005177
Photo: http://historicalguru.com/italian-surrender-announced-9-8-1943 -
Battle of Britain
In the summer and fall of 1940, German and British air forces clashed in the skies over the United Kingdom, locked in the largest sustained bombing campaign. Although the Germans had more planes and pilots, the British were able to fight them off and win the battle.
Info: http://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/battle_of_britain.php
Info and photo: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-britain -
axis powers break non-aggression pact
The German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact fell apart when Nazi forces invaded the Soviet Union. On September 3, France and Great Britain declared war on Germany. Two years after that, Hitler scrapped his pact with Stalin and sent some 3 million Nazi soldiers pouring into the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941. However, Hitler attacked the USSR as part of his plan to extend German land and take over Europe. info and photo: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/german-soviet-nonaggression-pact -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese attack on 'Pearl Harbor' American navel base in Hawaii. Japan had attacked the US Pacific fleet to stop it from intervening with its plans in Southeast Asia. This attack stopped the US policy of 'isolationism', shortly after the US joined WWII. Also it was this attack that led to the US dropping the two bombs 'Hiroshima' and 'Nagasaki' on Japan. Info Link: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor Picture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSMYCFVGul4 -
Bataan Death March
On the 9th of April 1942, the US surrendered to Japanese forces in Bataan, Philippines. Soldiers were forced to march 65 miles. America avenged this by invading Leyte, Philippines. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bataan-death-march
Picture: http://www.atomicheritage.org/history/bataan-death-march -
Battle of Coral Sea
Naval battle between Japanese navy and the naval and airfares from the United States and Australia. Japan turned back because of the damaged that was done to it's navy. The allies Australia and US won this battle. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-coral-sea
Picture: http://www.navy.gov.au/history/feature-histories/battle-coral-sea -
Battle of Midway
A turning point in the war between Japan and America (Pacific War). Japan ended up retreating and returning back to Japan. This was a US victory. Info: http://www.nationalww2museum.org/learn/education/for-students/ww2-history/at-a-glance/midway.html
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Battle of Stalingrad
When Hitler attacked the USSR this battle took place in the city of Stalingrad. This battle was a turning point in WWII. The German defeat left Hitler devastated and extremely distrustful of his army generals and troops. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad
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Italy surrenders to the Allies
Italy surrenders on the 8th of September, 1943. Eisenhower announced Italy's surrender to the Allies. After this armistice Hitler attacked Italy. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italian-surrender-is-announced
Picture: http://historicalguru.com/italian-surrender-announced-9-8-1943 -
D - Day
Allies fought against the Nazis in France. By August all of France was liberated and by spring the Allies had defeated the Germans. This battle was known as the end of the world war. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day
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1st Liberation of Concentration Camps
First concentration camp to get liberation from the Nazis was in Majdanek, Poland. The camp was liberated by the Soviet Union. Info: https://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007724
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Liberation of Paris
Paris was liberated by the French 2nd Armored Division and US 4th Infantry Division. Paris was liberated from French rule a month after it fell to Nazi control. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/paris-liberated
Picture: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/paris-liberated -
Battle of Bulge
The Battle of Bulge was a counter offensive against the allies after D - Day, Normandy. The battle lasted for 2 months.
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Battle of Iwo Jima
This was a battle between the US and Japan. The battle took place on the Japanese coast, after a month of fighting, the US flag was raised in victory. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima
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Death of FDR
The president was sitting in the living room in this cottage, when he suffered a massive cerebral hemorrhage that ended his life in minutes while he was sitting with family and friends. Info: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/fdrdeath.htm
Picture: https://blog.genealogybank.com/69th-anniversary-president-franklin-d-roosevelt-died-in-office.html -
Death of Hitler
Hitler killed himself with a shotgun in his Fuhrerbunker in Berlin. His wife has killed herself the day before by taking cyanide. Info: http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-two/world-war-two-and-eastern-europe/the-death-of-adolf-hitler/
Picture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Adolf_Hitler -
Germany Surrenders
German high commander General Alfred Johl signs an unconditional surrender of all the German forces. This signaled the end of the Second World War.
Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-surrenders-unconditionally-to-the-allies-at-reims
Picture: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/07/germany-surrenders-allies-date-nazis-wwii_n_3230901.html -
Atomic Bomb # 1 - Hiroshima
USA dropped its first atomic bomb Hiroshima on Japan on the 6th of August 1945. The explosion wiped out 90 percent of the city and 80,000 people were killed. After three days another bomb on was dropped and Japan's Emperor immediately announced his unconditional surrender in World War II.
Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki
Picture: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-05/hiroshima-bombing-did-not-lead-japanese-surrender-anniversary/6672616 -
Atomic Bomb # 2 - Nagasaki
USA dropped its second atomic bomb Nagasaki on Japan on the 9th of August 1945, 3 days after their first one. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki
Picture: http://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-33769566 -
Japan Surrenders
By the summer of 1945, Japan was defeated. Japanese Foreign minister Mamoru Shigemitsu signed to surrender on behalf of the Japanese government. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/japan-surrenders
Picture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrender_of_Japan
