World War II Axis Vs Allied Powers (Axis Powers-Germany, Italy, and Japan) (Allied Powers-United States, Soviet Union, United Kingdom)
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Germany Invades Polland
German forces under the control of Adolf Hitler bombard Poland on land and from the air. Marking the start of World War II -
Britain, France and Australia declare war on Germany
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Germany invades the Soviet Union
Germany launched its invasion of the Soviet Union codenamed Operation Barbarossa. But they failed due to strategic blunders and harsh winter weather, as well as a determined Soviet resistance and attrition suffered by German forces. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a decisive naval battle between the U.S. and Japan during World War II. The U.S. Navy ambushed and destroyed four Japanese aircraft carriers. This victory significantly weakened Japan's naval power and shifted the balance of naval power in the Pacific in favor of the Allies. -
Axis Powers Surrender North Africa
The Axis powers surrendered in after the Allied forces defeated German and Italian forces in Tunisia. This marked the end of the North African Campaign, with the Axis forces being surrounded and forced to surrender. -
D-Day
D-Day was the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, during World War II. Over 156,000 American, British, and Canadian troops landed on five beaches, marking the beginning of freeing Western Europe from Nazi control. The successful landings were a turning point in the war, leading to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. -
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Battle of Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge was the last major German offensive on the Western Front during World War II. Germany launched a surprise attack in the Ardennes Forest, aiming to split the Allied forces and capture the port of Antwerp but despite their efforts they failed. -
VE Day
After intense fighting and the fall of Berlin, Germany surrendered to the Allies marking the end of World War II in Europe -
United Nation comes into existence
The United Nations (UN) came into existence after the end of World War II. It was founded to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries, preventing future conflicts and addressing global issues.