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Nazi-Soviet Aggression Pact
Germany and Russia agreed to not go into fighting if the other one goes to war and to divide up the Slavic states. Secretly, this made Hitler more confident in his plans. -
Germany's invasion of Poland
Hitler's army invading Poland of the demilitarized Rhineland started the war. The Allies were urged to end their policy of appeasement and fight back against the Germans. This war included nations from around the world. It was the first mechanized and nuclear war. -
Hitler launches Blitzkrieg against Norway/Denmark
Hitler also launched the Blitzkrieg or bombing when the war started. -
Battle of Dunkirk
Allied forces freed POW's It ended on June 4 of the same year. -
France signs treaty with Germany
France is forced to sign a treaty or surrender documents with Germany. -
London Blitz
Germany was bombing London. It only made Britain more determined to defeat the Germans. -
Lend-lease Act
America signed the Lend-lease Act into law, saying the U.S would supply allied troops with war supplies. -
Siege of Leningrad
German troops occupied the French city of Leningrad not letting anything in or out causing a mass famine. 632,000 people died by its end. It ended in 1944. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan bombed America's port in Honolulu, Hawaii. After Japan bombed neutral America by surprise, America joined the war. -
Battle of Coral Sea and Midway
Japan was against America and Australia in a naval battle in the sea between Australia and New Guinea. It was an Allied strategic victory. It ended 4 days later on 8 May 1942. -
Rommel's Army surrenders to Eisenhower
Erwin Rommel was reprimanded by Hitler because he surrendered to Eisenhower in a battle, and it lead to an Assassination attempt. -
Operation Barbossa
Germany attacked the USSR. Hitler intended to conquer the Soviet Union. Hitler wanted to destroy communism and Stalin. He also wanted the natural resources. -
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Battle of Stalingrad
Germany fought Russia along with several other Allied forces for the control of the city. Stalingrad remained in Russian control. It was the bloodiest battle in warfare history. -
Invasion of Italy
Hitler and Germany attacked Mussolini and Italian resistance. It weekend Hitler by forcing him to fight on another front. -
D-day
The Allies landed in Normandy and it led to liberation of France. It was a turning point in the war. -
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Battle of the bulge
Germany made an offensive attack against Belgium and Luxemburg and the Allied forces fought back. It was a German operational failure. It lasted until 25 January 1944. -
German surrender
Germany surrendered to the Allies. Germany was defeated and quit killing Slavic. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
America bombed Japan with an Atomic Nuke. Japan surrendered after America committed the worsted bombing in history. -
Japanese Surrender
Emperor Hiroito of Japan surrendered and this brought a quick end to the war.
