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World War II
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The War Begins
Germany invades Poland, starting World War II. -
Enter Great Britain and France
Great Britain and France declare war on Germany. -
Enter Italy
Italy enters the war as an ally of Germany and a member of the Axis powers. -
Battle of Britain
Germany begins to launch daily aerial strikes against Great Britain. The attacks last until the end of October and are known as the Battle of Britain. -
Enter Japan
Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact, creating the Axis Alliance. -
Axis Powers attack Russia
Germany and the Axis Powers attack Russia with a force of over four million troops. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan attacks the US Navy in Pearl Harbor. -
Enter the United States
The United States enters the war on the side of the Allies. -
Battle of Midway
The United States Navy defeats the Japanese Navy at the Battle of Midway. -
Allies Attack Italy
Allies invade and take the island of Sicily. -
Italy Surrenders
Italy surrenders to the Allies, removing them from World War II. -
D-Day
D-Day and the Normandy invasion. Allied forces invade France and push back the Germans. -
Paris Liberation
Paris is Liberated from German control. -
Germany's Last Stand
Germany launches a huge offensive at the Battle of the Bulge. Germany loses to the Allies, finalizing the defeat of the German army. -
Iwo Jima
US Marines invade the island of Iwo Jima, capturing it for the United States after a fierce battle. -
Germany's Surrender
Germany surrenders to the Allies. -
Hiroshima
The United States drops an Atomic Bomb on the city of Hrishima, completely devastating the city. -
Nagasaki
The United States drops a second Atomic Bomb on the city of Nagasaki. -
Japan Surrenders
Japan surrenders to the United States and the Allies, ending the war in the Pacific and World War II.
