world war 2 By lewisgrade530 Jan 30, 1933 Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany his nazi party takes power. Sep 1, 1939 Germany invades Poland. World War II Sep 13, 1939 France and Great Britian declare war on Germany Jan 10, 1940 Italy enters the war as a member of the Axis powers. Apr 9, 1940 Germany invades Denmark and Norway May 10, 1940 Gemany uses quick strikes called blitzkrieg,meaning lightning war,to take over the Netherlands and Belgium. Jun 22, 1941 Germany invades the Soviet Union Dec 7, 1941 The Japanese attack the United States Navy in Pearl Harbor. The next day the United States enters the war on the side of the allies Jun 4, 1942 The United States Navy defeats the Japanese Navy at the battle of Midway Sep 3, 1943 Italy surrenders to the Allies Jun 6, 1944 Allied forces invade France at Normandy and push back the Germans, known as as the alliances. Dec 16, 1944 The Germans fight back in the battle of the Bulge but lose to the allies Mar 26, 1945 allies Troops Capture Two Jima Apr 12, 1945 President Franklin Roosevelt dies he is succeeded by Harry Truman
