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Mao Zedong Heads Long March
In 1934, the Communists embarked on a march that was 8,000 miles long. They were being chased by the Nationalist party. This event began Mao Zedong's ascent to power. -
Germany Invades Poland; France and Great Britain Declare War on Germany
Germany and the Soviet Union made a secret nonaggression pact with each other and part of the deal was that Germany would invade half of Poland and the Soviet Union would invade the other half. France and Great Britain then decided to declare war on Germany. -
Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor
The United States knew that Japan was planning an attack on Pearl Harbor- they just didn't know when. On the morning of December 7th, 1941, 353 Japanese fighters, bombers, and torpedo planes attacked the US Naval base. This was the event that casues the United States to get involved in the war. -
Germany Surrenders
On May 7, 1945, Germnay officially surrendered to the Allies. This date is known as Victory in Europe day and is a national holiday in most European countries. -
Allies Use Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The Allies had developed the atomic bomb. As their final offenses to Japan, the Allies decided to use their Atomic bombs on the major cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. -
United Nations Formed
Because the League of Nations failed to prevent World War II, the United Nations was formed in their place on October 24, 1945. The United Nations was made to try to prevent any further world wars and they have succeeded at their job so far.
