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Germany invades Poland
Germany invaded Poland with the intention of recovering the territories lost by the Treaty of Versailles. This event caused the outbreak of World War II. -
UK and France declare war on Germany
In fulfillment of their commitment to ensure the integrity of Poland's borders, Britain and France declare war on Germany. -
Nazi troops take Paris
Hitler entered Paris with thousands of soldiers and desolated the streets of the city. -
Moscow resistance manages to stop the German advance
The Axis failed to enter Moscow due to strong Russian resistance. -
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor
Japan made a surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands. -
The Soviets defeat the German army in Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was a military confrontation between Soviet and German troops for control of Stalingrad. The Germans surrendered to the armies of the Soviet Union. -
Normandy's landing
American, British, French and Canadian troops, among others, attacked the German army on the north coast of France. -
Mussolini´s execution
Benito Mussolini and his lover Clara Petacci were captured and executed by a commando of communist partisans. -
Surrender of Germany
Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allies at Reims, France, ending World War II and the Third Reich. -
Atomic bombs on Japan
On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States dropped the only two nuclear bombs ever used in a war on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. -
Surrender of Japan
The surrender of Japan in World War II occurred on August 15, 1945 and was signed on September 2, 1945.
