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Important events in WW2
Important event that occured in WW2 -
War is declared against Germany
Hitler invades Poland on September 1st, 1939. Two days later, France and Britain declare war on Germany. -
The Soviets invade Poland
Just two weeks after the Germans did, Joseph Stalin and the Soviets attack Poland, securing a share of their territory. -
Germany takes over Warsaw
Warsaw surrender after the heavy attacks. Poland is now under complete control. -
The first sea battle takes place
The first sea battle, battle known as "The Battle of River Plate". Britain defeated the German fleet on this battle. -
Norway invaded
After 6 months of not a single battle, the "Phony War" took a step when Germany attacked Norway -
Chirchill comes and Belguim's taken down
On this date, Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of England. This same day, Germany attacks Belguim -
The Miracle of Dunkirk
British troops are rescued from Dunkirk successfully. This operation took around 10 days to be completed and saved many lives. Britain was the underdog here, and they evaded German reinforcements. -
Paris falls to the Nazis
The Nazi forces invade and conquer Paris, eleven days later, France capitulates. -
Tripartite Pact from the Axis Powers
Germany, Italy and Japan force an alliance -
Moscow Battle
The Allied Forces attack Moscow with four million troops. -
Pearl Harbor and US coming in
The Japanese forces attack Pearl Harbor, causing many people to die and destoying most of the place -
Midway Battle
The US Navy defeats the Japanese navy at the Battle of Midway. -
D-Day and Normandy invasion
Allied forces attack France by sea, arriving at the beaches of Normandy. This made the Germans push back and lose territory. -
Paris is free
Allied forces manage to free Paris from Nazi control. -
Battle in the Rhine
The US Third Army crosses the Rhine River, attacking Germany directly -
Germany surrenders
Germany surrenders to the Allied Forces -
Atomic Bomb in Hiroshima
The US drops an Atomic Bomb in Hiroshima, destroying the city. -
Atomic Bomb in Nagasaki
The US drops an Atomic Bomb in Nagasaki. This devastated the city. -
War is OVER
After the bombings, Japan decides to surrender and end the war, giving victory to the Allied Froces