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Invasion of Manchuria
Japan was in desperate need for raw materials at this time. Japan invaded Manchuria for materials. The Invasion ended on February 26, 1932. -
Hitler becomes chancellor
President Paul Von Hindenburg has already appointed Hitler as chancellor on Jan 30, 1933. This day is to be known as "Bloody Sunday". -
Invasion of Ethiopia
Italian forces go for Ethiopia so they can restore the Holy Roman Empire. Italy wins making them now control Ethiopia after 2 years of war. -
Munich Conference
A decision made to appease Hitler without the Ceczh or Soviet Union. They decided to appease Hitler and give him the land he wanted. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht is when Germans attacked Jewish land. It was called "Night of Broken Glass". There was lots of broken glass left on the street. -
Non-Agression Pact
Russia and Germany were in a non-aggression pact. Germany will eventually break when they attack Russia. -
Invasion of Poland
When Germany invaded Poland this signaled the start of WW2. The allies have now seen what treaty laws Hitler has broken. -
Battle of Britain
Germany had no way of sending an army in. So they did continuous bombing runs to weaken Britan. Germany did not have faith in their sea navy. -
Invasion of France
In 6 weeks Germany had already taken most of France. Germany invaded over the Alps which was very unexpected. -
Pearl Harbor
This is a surprise attack from Japan on a harbor in the US. On December 7th Pearl Harbor was forcefully attacked many lives were lost. -
Stalingrad
This is referred to as the largest confrontation of WW2. Germany broke the non-aggression pact and invaded Russia. -
Normandy Invasion
All remaining allied forces sent an attack on Frances beaches. to reclaim France. This day became known as D-Day. -
V-E Day
This is when allied achieve victory in Europe. It is on May 8th this year. -
Atomic bombings on Japan
There were 2 bombings on Japan they were Hiroshima nad Nagasaki. The US launched 2 atomic bombs so that Japan would surrender. -
V-J Day
On August 14th Japan surrenders. This brings WW2 to an end.