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Hitler Becomes Fuhrer
Hitler assumes power in Germany after the death of German President, Paul von Hindenburg. German people look to him as a leader after going through a great depression and repercussions from World War I. -
Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy Become Axis
Germany and Italy form the Rome-Berlin Axis, 6 days after signing a treaty of cooperation. -
Japan Invades China
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Hitler Invades Poland
Honroing their guarantee of Poland's borders, France and Britain declare war on Germany two days later. -
Italy Enters the War
11 days later, Italy invades southern France -
Tripartite Pact
Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and Imperial Japan sign this pact that established the Axis alliance during World War II. -
Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor
The next day, the United States declares war on Japan, and enter World War II. -
The Axis declare War on the United States
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Battle of the Midway
Americans learned the Midway was Japan's next target by cracking Japanese codes.The victory at Midway marked the starting point of the Allies' island hopping tactic. -
D-Day
British and U.S. troops successfully land on and invade the beaches of Normandy, France -
Germany Surrenders
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Atomic Bomb
The United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Three days later, (Aug. 9), another was dropped Nagasaki.
