Increasing the Pressure on Germany

War Begins

Sep 1, 1939

Germany invades Poland the War begins

World War II

Period: Sep 1, 1939 to Sep 2, 1945

Allies Drive Germans Out of North Africa

Sep 17, 1940

British fight Germans and Italy in North America, Allies thought it would be an easier transition to invade North America first.

Soviets Turn Back Nazis at Stalingrad

Jun 1, 1941

Germany sends 3 different troops, from 3 different directions into Russia to conquer the Soviet Union.

Increasing the Pressure on Germany

Apr 9, 1942

British planes dropped many bombs on German cities to casue damage.Americans bombed Germany's politcal and industrial centers.

Turning the Tide in the Pacific

May 12, 1942

Japanese advance and win control over many colonies/ countries.

Turning the Tide in the Pacific

Jun 4, 1942

Japanese try to take over Naval Base in Midway. America are victorious in battle and stop advancment.

Turning the Tide in America

Aug 12, 1942

Americans stop Japanese advancement in the Solomon Islands to drive Japan off the islands.

Soviets Turn Back Nazis at Stalingrad

Sep 1, 1942

Hitler tries to control rich Caucasus oil fields by taking over Stalingrad. Soviet troops then counter attack; Germany trrops suffer.

Allies Drive Germans Out of North Africa

Oct 23, 1942

The British win an important victory in El Alamein in Egypt.

Increasing the Pressure on Germany

Jan 10, 1943

FDR and Churchill met to discuss future plans. Allies would only accept unconditional surrender.

Soviets Turn Back Nazis at Stalingrad

Jan 31, 1943

With Germany's army sick, starving, and in distress they finally surrendered. The Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point in the war in Europe.

Allies Drive Germans out of North Africa

Feb 28, 1943

Erwin Rommel led Afrka Korps against Allies in Tunisia. American's finally stopped attacked and Rommel retreated.

Turning the Tide in Europe

May 9, 1943

Allies start to win U-boat war in the North Atlantic. Radar helps to locate german u- boats in the sea.

Allies Drive Germans out of North Africa

May 9, 1943

American and British forces close in on Axis forces from the East and west. 240,000 German and Italy troops surrendered.

Increasing the Pressure on Germany

Jul 10, 1943

British and American armies land in Sicily and advance across the island to trap axis powers.

Increasing the Pressure on Germany

Sep 3, 1943

Italy surrendered to the allies and 5 weeks later declared war on Germany

WW2 Ends

Sep 2, 1945