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Japanese Invasion of Manchuria, China
Japan attacks and invades the Chinese owned Manchuria in search of natural resources. The first aggressive action of WW2. -
Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany
After years of advocation, about a month in prison, and countless riots, Adolf Hitler takes control of Germany as leader. -
German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
The Soviets and Germans sign a non-aggression pact. -
Munich Agreement
Germany is given Sudetenland. -
Manhattan Project Commences
Robert Oppenhiemer is put as leader of the team of scientists that is charged with creating the Atomic Bomb before the Germans. -
Day One of Germany's Invasion of Poland
The start of about a month long take over of Poland by German, and soon after Soviet soldiers. -
Poland is Lost
Germany and The USSR defeat Polish troops and occupy Poland. -
Operation Barbarossa
Germany breaks its pact with the Soviet Union and attacks Soviet Russia. -
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii
The unprovoked attack on The U.S. 's naval base in Pearl Harbor Hawaii. Shown is the sinking of the USS Arizona. -
Original Date of D-Day
The original date for D-Day, but it was pushed back because of weather. -
D-Day
The final determined date for D-Day -
First day of Battle of Iwo Jima
The landing date of Allied forces on Iwo Jima. -
Iwo Jima Victory
Iwo Jima is taken by American forces. -
VE Day
Allied Victory over the Germans in Europe. -
Atomic Bomb Finished
First official test of the Atomic Bomb -
VJ Day
Japan finally surrenders to the Allied rule and peace is acheived.
