The World at War Although countries had warred with each other before World War I, the Great War was th first war to span across the entire world.

By kmccaffr17

  • World War I begins

    World War I began after Austro-Hungary fired shots at Serbia. This is change because it was the first world wide war.

  • Christmas Truce

    A one day truce was called between the Allies and Axis powers in order to celebrate Chistmas. This is change because it was the first truce of World War I.

  • World War I ends

    World War I ended after an armistice was signed. This is change because this was the end of the First World War.

  • League of Nations formed

    The League of Nations was founded as a result of the Paris Peace Conference. This is change because it was the first organization formed to protect world peace.

  • World War II begins

    World War II began with the invasion of Poland by Germany. This is change because although there had already been a world war, World War II began for other reasons.

  • Pearl Harbor attacked

    Japan attacked Pearl Harbor early on December 7. This is change since the attack marked the beginning of the United State's involvement in the war.

  • D-Day

    D-Day marked the end of World War II in Europe. This is change because it was the first total surrender by European countries.

  • Hiroshima bombing

    The United States dropped a uranium bobm of Japan hoping to force their surrender and end World War II. This is change because it was the first time an atomic bomb had ever been used as a weapon.

  • Nagasaki bombing

    Three days after the Hiroshima bombing, the United States dropped a plutonium bomb on Japan. This is change since this is the bombing that case Japan to surrender and end Wold War II.

  • World War II ends

    World War II in Asia ended following the bombing of Japan. This brought the final end of the war. This is change because this was te first time that World War II was officially over.