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Anschluss
Hitler wanted to unify Germany and Austria, as he had originated from that nation. The nations came together as a single political body in which German was commonly spoken. He worked "for the German people" and took this monumental next step after his rise to fame. -
Poland Invasion
Hitler makes the invasion of Poland after making arrangements with Stalin. Poland had also recently received words of support from Great Britain. -
Treaty of Munich
A peaceful event of the meeting of powers of several of the major European powers. An agreement was made that Hitler could acquire Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia. -
Hitler invades Czechoslovakia
Hitler ignores his statements at the Treaty of Munich and marches into Czechoslovakia. -
Russia and Germany agreement
Stalin and Hitler came to a consensus about their own relations and connections relating to Poland. -
Britain and France join in
In unity against the Nazi powers, France and Britain declare war on Germany. Word of Poland's invasion had sent anger just days before, showing that more powers were needed. -
Nazi forces attack Norway and Denmark
Hitler works along with his plan and commands the invasion of two northern powers in hope to gain more control of Great Britain's Navy. Germany also wanted to cutoff ore supply through Sweden. -
Italy joins Axis side
Although Italy did not have a direct motive for joining the war, they did it anyway in hoping for a following economic benefit. -
Operation Barbossa
Just two years after Hitler made an agreement with Stalin and the Russian forces, Germany reverses its attitude toward Russia. Because an agreement had been made so recently, the Russian forces were greatly unprepared. Stalin makes relations with the United States and Britain -
Pearl Harbor
Allied with the Germans, Japanese forces strike Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, catching the United States off guard. This was also intended to be strategic in the manner that Japan would soon take other enemy colonies in this region. Just a day later, the US enters the war. -
Battle of El Alamein
Shortly after General Montgomery of Great Britain received instruction from Winston Churchill, British forces used a strategic attack to push back the Italian-German army in Northern Africa. -
Italy Surrenders
After Mussolini's government had been replaced, the new Italian government surrendered. However, Italian forces were taken over by Hitler, and Mussolini was given a new position for the Germans. The actual political body of Italy had switched to work allies after several defeats, but Italian forces were still used by the Germans. -
D-Day
In Normandy, France, in attempt to gain control over the German mainland, the largest seaborne invasion in history took place. Having been informed of incorrect information, the German forces could not hold back the Allied forces as they formed a solid bridgehead. -
Battle of the Bulge
Germany was growing weaker, and was becoming desperate. After putting up a defensive stance in Belgium, they were forced back with little resources remaining despite their strategic planning. -
Allies cross the Rhine
Germany now faced powerful forces from the east and west. Russia was closing in from one side as the Allies approached from the other. -
Mussolini Executed
The new Italian government that booted Mussolini out years ago captured and executed him. -
Hitler's Suicide
Alongside his loved spouse, leader of the German Forces Adolph Hitler committed suicide. -
V.E. Day
All German forces have surrendered over the past several days and one of the key players has left the war. The allies celebrate a major victory, but the war is not over. Japan is now fighting without the help of Italy or Germany and refusing to surrender -
Hiroshima
The United States decides that the war has gone on long enough and detonates an atomic bomb in Hiroshima, Japan as they are still fighting alone and not surrendering. -
Nagasaki
Following Hiroshima, Japanese forces would not give in. The lone nation still battled alone. In response, the US dropped a second atomic bomb. -
Japanese Surrender
After many long years, the surrendering of two allies, and two atomic bombs with mass devastation, the Second World War had finished for Japan.
