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Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany
Hitler during the 1933 elections became Germany's chancellor. The Nazi party won with over 37 percent of the votes. Info: http://www.historyinanhour.com/2010/01/30/hitler-becomes-chancellor/ Picture: https://www.emaze.com/@AIWOFLTI/mission-operation -
Axis powers break non Aggression Pact.
When Russia and Germany made a treaty between each other that they would not go into war for 10 years. This did not last as Hitler broke the deal when Germany struck Poland. info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/german-soviet-nonaggression-pact Picture :http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/non-aggression-pact.html -
Germany invades Poland- WWII begins
Germany attacked Poland knowing that there would not be any Russian intervention. This was the catalyst to the beginning of WWII.
info: https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005070 picture: https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005070 -
Winston Churchill becomes leader of British government
Winston Churchill became the leader of the British government because Chamberlain failed to save Europe from the attack o f the nazis.
info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/churchill-becomes-prime-minister
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Italy enters WWII
Italy entered WWII on the axis side with Hitler. Three years later, Italy later surrendered the war. Info: https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005177 picture: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/italian-campaign -
battle of Britain
The battle of Britain was when British airways defended against German soldiers, and the German air force got demolished. England had a really strong air force. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-britain picture: http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbird-articles/avi-8-limited-edition-watches-commemorating-battle-britain.html -
Pearl Harbor attack
It was when Japanese soldiers attacked Hawaii. More than 200 soldiers died, and another 100 wounded. info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor picture: https://weaponsandwarfare.com/2016/01/26/the-pearl-harbor-attack-was-imperfect/ -
Bataan death march
The Bataan death march was when lots of Us soldiers died due to intense heat, and malnutrition. Japanese soldiers made American soldiers walk to prison camps. info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bataan-death-march picture: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/albert-brown-oldest-survivor-world-war-ii-bataan-death-march-dies-105-article-1.949837 -
Battle of coral sea
A four day battle between the Japanese naval, and the American naval. The Japanese did not have enough Planes to fight the US, leading to strategic US victory. pic: http://thedesigninspiration.com/illustrations/sea-battle/ info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-coral-sea -
Battle of midway
Again, a huge naval battle between the US, and the Japanese it was six months after the Pearl Harbor Attack. The US, is able to defeat the Japanese. info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway pic: http://wwiicentral.blogspot.com.eg/2012_10_01_archive.html -
Battle of Stalingrad
Russia vs Germany, Russia was able to stop Germany from advancing into their country. Due to this war, a frightening number of 2 million casualties, making it one of the bloodiest battles of all time. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad pic: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/forums/battles-7/wwii-japan-vs-wwii-germany-632249/ -
Italian surrender
Dwight Eisenhower publicly announces the surrender of Italy in WW2. After Mussolini's deposition from power, they decided to surrender the war. info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italian-surrender-is-announced pic: https://donmooreswartales.com/2016/06/08/jay-vredevoogd/ -
D-Day
A huge battle containing multiple different countries from all around the world. The Germans lost, and most of France had been liberated once more. info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day Pic: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/06/05/opinion/opinion-d-day-myth-reality/ -
Liberation of concentration camps
Russian forces freed many Jews that were in concentration camps all around Europe. They found hundreds of sick Jews that needed help. Info: https://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007724 Pic: https://www.emaze.com/@AWOFTLRT/amendments -
Liberation of France
Paris, and France are now free of German occupation, and the French roam the streets triumphantly. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/paris-liberated Pic: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/regions/france -
Battle of Bulge
Hitler attempted to split the allies armies in northwest Europe by means of a surprise blitzkrieg. The Germans were not that successful, and neither side was completely able to overshadow the other in terms of who won. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-the-bulge Pic: http://ww2live.com/en/content/world-war-2-bulge-american-soldiers-crush-hitler-s-last-assault -
Battle of Iwo Jima
The need for another base near Japan left many Americans dead. This was a very ambitious move by the US. pic and info are the same: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima -
Death of FDR
Political leader of the US, and leader of WW2 for the US. He was the 32nd president of America. info: http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/franklin-d-roosevelt pic: http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/franklin-d-roosevelt -
Death of Hitler
Hitler, leader of the Nazis, most hated leader of all time, loser of WW2, the ultimate racist. Some people still don't believe that hitler is dead, there are many theories including faked death. info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/adolf-hitler/videos/death-of-hitler pic: http://ww2cartoons.org/may-1945-the-death-of-adolph-hitler-by-suicide-on-april-30/ -
Germany surrenders
Germany surrenders, ending WW2. They surrendered due to Hitlers death. info: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/07/germany-surrenders-allies-date-nazis-wwii_n_3230901.html Picture: http://www.icollector.com/1945-NEWSPAPER-GERMANS-SURRENDER-HEADLINE_i11028842 -
Atomic Bomb 1
The first ever atomic bomb to be dropped in history, destroyed Hiroshima, and killed nearly 1 hundred thousand immediately. It also gave people insane amounts of radiation, and cancer. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki# Pic: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/hiroshima-70th-anniversary-nuclear-bomb-should-never-be-used-again-n403761 -
Atomic bomb 2
This atomic bomb statistically was less substantial, as it killed less people, however it was devastating none the less. This also to this day still has lasting effects, as some babies are born with defections, due to the bombing. These two bombs will forever be remembered as an unfortunate series of events. Information: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki# Picture: https://www.emaze.com/@ATLOOITW/The-Bombing-of-Nagasaki -
Japan Surrenders
Finally, Japan surrenders, ending WW2. Making this the single deadliest war ever, and a war that will never be forgotten. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/japan-surrenders Picture: https://www.pinterest.com/explore/japan-surrenders/
