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United States Declared Neutrality
When war broke out around the world, President Franklin Roosevelt wanted to keep the United States nuetral. On September 5, 1945, He declared the U.S. nuetral. President Roosevelt said, "I cannot ask that every American remain neutral in thought as well." BBC News. BBC, 01 Sept. 1999. Web. 11 May 2015 -
Belguim Surrenders To Germany
Belguim had been under ruthless attacks from Germany for 18 days. They tried to hold off the Germans but were unsucessful. On May 28,1940, Belguim surrendered to Germany. "Belgium Surrenders Unconditionally." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 11 May 2015. Picture: "HISTORY IN PICTURES: BE THERE: Images Of War, History , WW2." : France Surrenders: June 1940: WW2. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2015 -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
During the late ninteen- thrities and early ninteen forties, Japan began capturing land and supplies for their benefit. The United States did not agree with what the Japanese were doing and stopped sending supplies to Japan. This angered Japan and they eventually retaliated. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Airfocre launced a surprise attack on the United States Naval Base, Pearl Harbor. McGraw-Hill Companies. "World War II." World History. Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill Companies, 2006. 809-36. P -
United States Entry into World War 2
In the early years of the war, President Franklin D. Roosevelt did not want to enter into the war. He intended to keep the U.S. neutral. When Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Americans were outraged and wanted to go to war. The United States declared war on Japan December 8, 1941. "US Entry and Alliance." HISTORY. N.p., 03 Apr. 2014. Web. 10 May 2015. -
Italy Surrenders to the Allies
After the arrest of Benito Mussolini on July 25, 1943, King Victor Emmanuel appointed General Pietro Badoglio to replace Mussolini. As they regained control of Italy, the King negociated a surrender with General Dwight Eisenhower. On September 8, 1943, Italy surrendered to the Allies. This allowed the Allies to enter Italy and drive iut the German troops. "Italian Surrender Is Announced." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 10 May 2015. -
Gran Sasso Raid
On July 25, 1943, Benito Mussolini was arrested under the orders of King Victor Emmanuel. As he was being transported to prison, Hitler sent one of his men to keep tabs on where the Italians were taking him. They kept him imprisoned at Campo Imperatore Hotel, Gran Sasso. Hitler made preperations to rescue him. On September 12, 1943, Hitler followed through with his plan and rescued Mussolini. "Mussolini Rescued from Prison by German Paratroopers in Gran Sasso Raid." World History Project. N.p -
D-Day
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The Allies devised a plan to invade the beaches in Normandy. In preparation, they devised a second plan that would send Germany off their trail and would blind-side them when they got there. On June 6, 1944, around 156,000 men stormed and secrured the beaches of Normandy. "D-Day." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 10 May 2015. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
Adolf Hitler hid in a secret bunker in Berlin for months. When he realized Germany would not win the war, he decided that death was better than being captured by the enemy. On April 30, 1945, Hitler swallowed a capsule filled with cyanide and shot himself in the head. "Adolf Hitler Commits Suicide." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 11 May 2015. Picture: "The Secret Bunker." CullenswwII -. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2015. -
V-E Day
V-E Day is celebrated by both the United States and Great Britian. On May 8, 1945, Germany surrendered in Europe. On this day thousands of prisoners of war were released from German hands. The war was over. "Victory in Europe." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
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Atomic Bomb Released on Hiroshima
During the 1940's, the United States was working on a weapon of mass destruction. There were three atomic bombs made. The first was tested in the desert area of New Mexico. President Harry Truman wanted the war to be over soon, so instead of sending troops to Japan to win the war he sent the second atomic bomb. On August 6, 1945, the second atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima.
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Atomic Bomb Dropped on Nagasaki
The United States expected Japan to surrender after bombing Hiroshima. To their surprise Japan did not. The U.S. decided to drop the third and final atomic bomb over Nagasaki on June 9, 1945. The lead to the surrender of Japan. "Atomic Bomb Dropped on Nagasaki." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 11 May 2015. Picture: "The Bombing of Nagasaki August 9, 1945: The Un-Censored Version." Global Research. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2015. -
V-J Day
On August 15, 1945, six day after the dropping of the a bomb over Nagasaki, Japan surrendered. Japans general meet aboard the U.S.S. Missouri to sign the offical documetns saying Japan had offical surrendered. V-J Day stands for Victoryover Japan Day. "V-J Day." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 11 May 2015.
