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Germany invaded Poland, setting off war in Europe. The Soviet Union also invaded Poland and the Baltic nations. (German Blitzkrieg)
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Notes: Major Events and Turning Points of World War II German bombard Poland from land. The polish army made severe strategics miscalculations early on the battle. Germany was invading Poland. He did this because he needed Lebensraum or living space. Because of this, a war started Europe. -
Germany Invaded France and captured Paris
http://www.historyinanhour.com/2012/06/22/the-fall-of-france-summary/
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germans-enter-paris When the Tanks enter Paris 2 million Parisian fled. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill try to convinced the French government to hang on. Germany is invading Frances. They did this because they needed Paris. The effect of this attack made Germany have Paris. -
Germany bombed London and the Battle of Britain began.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/events/germany_bombs_london
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-blitz-begins Day One of the Blitz, German planes had dropped 337 tons of bombs on London. Four hundred and forty-eight civilians were killed that afternoon and evening. Germany bombed London. Germany did this to break the morale of Great Britain. This cause the Battle of Britain. This also did not break the morale of Great Britain but made them have more will. -
The United States gave Britain war supplies and old naval warships in return for military bases in Bermuda and the Caribbean.(Lend-Lease)
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/lend-lease-act
http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/ref/LL-AllForOne/
The Lend-Lease act made it so that United States can give Britain war supplies and old naval warships. They did this because they wanted to help the allies.The impact is that Britain gives military bases in Bermuda and the Caribbean.Also this made the British to keep fighting until events led America into the conflict. Lend-Lease brought the United States to being involved of this war. -
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/12/09/national/history/historian-seeks-to-clear-embassy-of-pearl-harbor-sneak-attack-infamy/
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor In total the attack caused more than 300 airplanes to be destroy or damaged.By the time the attack was over most of the ships were destroy or have been damage.Japan bombed pearl harbor. They did this because they wanted to destroy the Pacific Fleet. The impact of this made United States go to war with Japan. -
After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Germany declared war on the United States.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-declares-war-on-the-united-states
http://mandatorywork.blogspot.com/2013/04/america-declares-war.html (only for the picture)
The U.S. was already fighting German U-boats.
Hitler was convince that the United States would declare war before them.Germany declared war on the United States. Because Japan was was declaring war on the United States and Germany is there ally. The effect is that United States is into an European conflict. -
The United States declare war on Japan and Germany.
http://www.lehighvalleyheritagemuseum.org/ww2/roadtowar.htm
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-united-states-declares-war-on-japan
Before the U.S. declare war President Roosevelt’s 10-minute speech, ending with an oath-“So help us God”.The U.S. declare war on Japan and Germany. Because Germany declare war on U.S. and Japan bombed Pearl harbor. The impact made it so U.S. is no longer in isolationism or neutrally.On both coasts, civilian defense groups were mobilized -
The United States was victorious over Japan in the Battle of Midway. This victory was the turning point of the was in the Pacific.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/battle_of_midway.php
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-midway-begins The U.S. was victorious over Japan in the Battle of Midway. U.S. won the battle because they have less casualties than Japan. The effect is that it marks the turning point of the Pacific Ocean.Japan had lost four carriers, a cruiser and 292 aircraft, and suffered an estimated 2,500 casualties in the battle. The U.S. lost the Yorktown in the battle. -
Germany invaded the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union defeated Germany at Stalingrad, marking the turning point of the war in Eastern Europe.
Germany invaded Soviet Union and Soviet Union defeated the Germans. The Soviet Union beaten the Germans because The Soviet Union is better in the winter warfare. The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest battles in history.The total casualties of this battle is nearly 2 million. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad http://thebattleofstalingradperiodone.weebly.com/significance.html -
American and other Allied troops land in Normandy, France, on D-Day to begin the liberation of Western Europe.
https://www.army.mil/d-day/?from=features
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day American and other Allies troops land in Normandy, France. They did this because they wanted to begin liberation of Western Europe. The effect is that they made Germany surrender. This battle took 3 months. Hitler had committed suicide a week earlier, on April 30. -
The United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan (Hiroshima and Nagasaki) in 1945, forcing Japan to surrender and ending World War II
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/320177854738066471/
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki
When U.S.bombed Hiroshima it destroy 90% of the city. When the bomb hit Hiroshima is killed 80000 people instantly.U.S. bombed japan with 2 bombs.U.S. did this to make Japan surrender. Japan has surrender the war.
