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Hitler invades Denmark and Norway
Hitler invaded Norway and Denmark and occupied Denmark for easy supply routes from Sweden for their ores. -
Hitler invades Poland
After negotiating with the the Soviet Union for half of Poland, Hitler decided to invade Poland, many believe this to be the start of World War 2. -
Great Britain and France Declare War
Great Britain and France declared war on Germany two days after the invasion of Poland. -
Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain consisted of many raids by land, air, and sea, most notably by air with both day and night time raids. -
Blitzkrieg tactics launched
Hitler launched his blitzkrieg tactics against Holland and Poland. -
Dunkirk (Operation Dynamo)
General Gort was forced to retreat to the coasts of Dunkirk where they were stranded all sea-faring ships were called upon to help rescue stranded British and French troops. -
France and Germany sign the Armistice
France signs the Armistice to allow Germany to occupy France. -
Tripartite Pact signing
The official signing of and alliance between Germany, Japan, and Italy. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Stalingrad was a major battle for the Russians in order to maintain control of southern Russia. -
Battle of Midway
A Battle for a military base midway between Japan and US -
Hitler attacks Russia
Hitler attacks Russia in hopes to strengthen their eastern front and to capture land. -
Pearl Habor
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor -
U.S.A and Britain declare war on Japan, US enters war.
US enters the war by declaring war on Japan. -
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German forces surrender in Italy and Rest of Europe
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D-Day
Allied forces attacked the beaches of German occupied France at Normandy axis forces were unable to hold off the ally attack. -
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Mussolini is captured and executed, Hitler commits suicide.
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USA drops Atomic bombs on Japan
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Japan surrenders ending WW2
