World War 2

Germany invades Poland.

Sep 1, 1939

September 1, 1939 Germany invades Poland.
Germany invades Poland and Occupies Danzig. Therefore, the WW2 has begun.

France and Great Britain declare war on Germany.

Sep 3, 1939

September 3, 1939 France and Great Britain declare war on Germany. The PM Chamberlain announced to the British people that a state of war existed between their country and Germany.

Poland surrenders to Germany.

Oct 6, 1939

October 6 ,1939 Poland finally had no power to against the huge supportation from Nazi,they surrendered to Germany.

First Canadian troops arrive in Britain.

Dec 17, 1939

December 17 to 23,1939 First Canadian troops arrive in Britain.There were over 7500 men on arrival in England the advance force was initially attached as a fourth company

Canadian contribution

Dec 17, 1939

First Canadian troops arrive in Britain

Germany invades Denmmark and Norway

Apr 1, 1940

Germany invades Denmmark and Norway

Germany invades Denmark and Norway.

Apr 9, 1940

9,April 1940 Germany invades Denmark and Norway.On this day in history, the Germans launch an attack on both Norway and Denmark.

Winston Churchill becomes the Prime Minister of Great Britain.

May 10, 1940

May 10, 1940 Germany invades Holland, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Winston Churchill becomes
Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Germany

May 10, 1940

Holland, Belgium, and Luxembourg was invaded by Germany.Winston Churchill becomes
Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Germany

May 12, 1940

Germany invades France.

Germany

May 14, 1940

Dutch Army surrenders to Germany

Germany

May 20, 1940

German Army reaches the English Channel

Germany

May 28, 1940

German Army reaches the English Channel

Germany

Jun 10, 1940

Belgium surrenders to Germany

Germany

Jun 22, 1940

France surrenders to Germany.Canada expands war effort.

Canadian Contribution

Jul 10, 1940

Battle of Britain begins: Canada participates in air fights over the English Channel.

Italy

Sep 1, 1940

Italy invades Egypt and Greece.

Canadian Contribution

Nov 1, 1940

Troops and equipment from Canada start moving in carriers across the Atlantic.
Battle of the Atlantic is underway

Italy

Sep 27, 1941

Japan joins the Axis powers.

Canadian Contribution

Oct 1, 1941

Canada agrees to send two divisions of the Canadian army to Hong Kong to defend the British colony against Japan.

Canadian Contribution

Nov 1, 1941

First Canadian Army is established in England under General McNaughton.

Soviets

Dec 1, 1941

Soviets stop the German advance into Russia.

Japan

Dec 7, 1941

Japan bombs Pearl Harbor in the U.S.

Japan

Dec 15, 1941

Japan declares war on U.S. and Britain; Japan invades Philippines, Thailand,Hong Kong.

Japan

Dec 25, 1941

Hong Kong surrenders to Japan; Canadian soldiers are taken prisoner. Canada declares war on Japan.

Canada

Dec 30, 1941

Japanese Canadians in B.C. are fingerprinted and given identity cards.

Genmany

Jan 1, 1942

Hitler carries out massive gas chamber killings and forced labour of Jews in concentration camps throughout Europe.

Canada

Feb 4, 1942

Japanese Canadians on the west coast are evacuated to camps.

Canada

Jun 1, 1942

Canada votes on conscription: English Canada supports it, while Québec does not. King decides to enforce conscription for home defence only, but not for overseas duty.

Germany

Dec 31, 1944

Hitler carries out massive gas chamber killings and forced labour of Jews in concentration camps throughout Europe.