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Japanese invasion of Manchuria
Upon following the Mukden incident, Japan's armies lead an attack on Manchuria in an attempt to secure Manchuria. -
Hitler bceomes chancelor of Germay.
Many negotiations amongst the Paul von Hidenburg and his peers led to an agreement that left Adolf Schickelgruber, commonly known as Adolf Hitler as the leading Chancellor of Germany throughout the period of WWII. -
Hitler invades Czechoslovakia
Apart of a two-part attack on Czechoslovakia, Hitler led his army to invade Czechoslovakia. Hitler did this as an attempt to overthrow and overtake Czechoslovakia. -
Britain rearms and reassures Poland
On this day, Britain sticks by Poland's side, assuring them of their protection. Britain — as well as physically aiding them — provides them with supplies. -
Britain and France declare war on Germany
Two days after Germany invades Poland, the United Kingdom declares war against Germany alongside France later that same day. -
Russia and Germany sign pact
Commonly known as the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact, Russian commits to a non-aggression pact as to show that they would not attack each other, and to instead, side with each other. -
Hitler Invades Poland
The Polish Campaign, known by the infamous acts committed by former Chancellor of Germany, Adolf Hitler. Having gone down in History, the Polish Campaign was known to be the Accurate Starting Point of WWII. The attack on Poland was a joint attack led by the formerly formed organisations, Soviet Union, the Slovak Republic and Hitler's army. -
Hitler Invades Denmark and Norway
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Italy Surrenders
After suffering casualties, Italy surrenders to the Allies, switching sides and joining the Allies, where they continued to fight till to the end of war in 1945. -
Italy and Germany attach Yugoslavia
Germany, and many of its allies invade Greece, specifically Yugoslavia. After being repeatedly bombed by the Luftwaffe for three days, they had suffered many casualties, thus leading to a surrender on the 17th of May. -
Britain and US declare war on Japan
Following various attacks from Japan including their assaults on Hong Kong and British Malaya, Briain and the United States officially declared war against Japan. -
Battle of Midway
During the course of three days, a Naval Warfare took place in the Midway Islands between United States and Japan. -
Allies invade North Africa
Commonly known as Operation Torch, the Allies invaded North Africa in order to gain an early advantage over the European members of the Axis Powers. Resulting in an Allied win. -
Axis surrenders in North Africa.
Attempting to take over North Africa, they suffered the loss of 40,000 soldiers during the Tunisian. -
D-Day in Normandy
A battle that took place in all elements, being; air, water, and land, the Battle of Normandy was, and is one of the most remembered battles. Lasting 2 months, the battle of Normandy resulted in another Allied Win after the British Forces, United States, and all of their Allies stormed the beach of Normandy. -
V2 Flying Bombs
A prototypical rocket missile named the V2, was successfully launched against Paris as a pitiful attempt of an attack against the Allied Forces. Many were later fired, in 1945, specifically eleven. Mostly targeting the areas around Paris and London. Many were targeted strategically, however not making too large of an impact. This rocket was the fastest rocket at this time, dubbed supersonic. This rocket was feared because it was faster than sound, so many could not hear it coming. -
Russians reach Berlin
On this day, the Soviet Union invaded Berlin and successfully captured it. -
Hitler Suicides
Once Hitler had recognised his downfall upon the German Empire, he had willingly shot himself in the head using a Walther P-38. -
V.E Day
V.E Day, short for Victory in Europe Day, having surrendered to the United States, Germany had officially ended the European War. -
Russia declares on Japan
Due to their rivalry between each other that was brought to life by each of their eagerness to own dominance over Korea and Manchuria, the Soviet Union declares war against Japan.