Number the Stars/World War II Timeline

Britain Declares War on Germany

Mar 9, 1939

Scandanavian WWII

Period: Mar 9, 1939 to Jul 5, 1945

WWII Detailed Timeline

Germany Attacks Finland

Oct 30, 1939

Ghettos and Deportations Begin

Nov 23, 1939

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Soviet Union Bombs Sweden

Feb 21, 1940

Holland Surrenders

May 14, 1940

Norway Surrenders

Jun 10, 1940

History of Norway

Germany Invades Denmark and Norway

Sep 30, 1940

Germanay Invades Belgium and Holland

Oct 5, 1940

Details of WWII invasion of Scandanavia

Soviet Union Bombs Sweden

Feb 23, 1943

Time period of Number the Stars

Mar 21, 1943

Set in Denmark during the Nazi occupation, this story explores a lesser known aspect of World War II. The Johansen family, including ten-year-old Anne Marie, take over the care of her Jewish friend, Ellen Rosen. The Rosens are in danger and hope Ellen can pass as a member of the Johansen family until passage can be arranged for all of the Rosens to leave Denmark and go safely to Sweden. Anne Marie shows courage and determination in helping her friend.

Finland Declares War on Germany

Mar 3, 1945