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Rise of Fascism and Nazism
Propaganda and many other tactics were used after Hilter came into power as a dictator to gain support from Germany. This happened over years and was a slow process of building up a nazi team before attacking. -
Liberation of Madjdanek (concentration camp)
Nazi extermination camp used for mass murders, liberated by the Soviet Union -
Neutrality Act
Signed by FDR.
The US can't ship "arms or ammunition or other implements of war" to other country's. People transporting arms needed a license and citizens were advised to leave the country at their own risk. -
Germany’s expansion and annexation of Austria
Hilter and nazi parties of Austria and Germany took over Austria. -
Signing of the Non-Aggression Pact (Germany and U.S.S.R.)
Germany and the Soviet Union make an alliance-like agreement that they won't use military force against eachother in the next ten years. Hitter used this to enter the Soviet Union unguarded. He broke the treaty in 1941. -
Blitzkrieg attack on Poland
Germany attack Poland using the "Blizkrieg" war method. -
Battle of Britain
Germany's Air Force versus Britatins Air Force. -
Lend-Lease Act
"An act to promote the defense of the United States" -formal title -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japanise superior attack on American, Hawiian, Pearl harbor -
Transition of the US home front to War production
War necessities are mass produced at home. -
Battle of Midway
Japanise attack on small island, Midway, near Hawaii. -
Invasion of Africa by Eisenhower
American General Elisenhower envades northwestern Africa. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Soviet Union defends Stalingrad against the nazis. -
D-Day
The US invaded Normody, France. It was very deadly for both sides. -
The Battle of the Bulge
Germany attempts to move the allies, such as Americans, off Euorpe. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
The USA lands on Japanise island, Iwo Jima, and trys to capture it. -
Battle of Okinawa
Bloody battle between Japan and the US -
V-E Day
Victory in Euorpe day -
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
United States uses world's first atomic bomb against Hiroshima, Japan then another against Nagasaki. -
V-J Day
Victory over Japan day
Japan formally surrenders, ending World War 11.
