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Start Of World War 2
World War 2 Began when Germany invaded Poland on September 2, 1939.This was an uneven contest with the Germans having 1.5 million men, 2,000 tanks, and 1,900 modern Aircraft. The polish had less than 1 million men, 500 aircrafts, and few armored vehicles. -
France and Great Britain Decalare war on Germany
France and Great Britain honoring their gurantee of Polands borders, they both declare war on Germany, but a few weeks later on september 17, 1939 the soviet union invades Poland from the east. -
Germany Invades Denmark and Norway
Germany invades Denmark and Norway on April 9,1940 until June 9, 1940 but Denmark Surrendors on the days of the attack, but Norway holds out until June 9, 1940. -
Italy's Invasion
Italy Invades Greece from Albania on October 28, 1940. Shortley after in November 1940, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania join the Axis. -
Germans Send Afrika Korps
In Febuary of 1941 Germany sent Afrika Korps to North Africa to reinforce the faltering italians. -
British and U.S. Navies Halt
British and U.S. navies Halt Japaneese naval advance in the central pacific at Midway. -
Axis Forces Surrender
On May 13, 1943 Axis forces in Tunisia surrender to the allies ending the North African Campaign -
Allied Troops Landing
Allied troops land succesfully near Anzio, Just south of Rome. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
On April 30, 1945 Hitler the leader of the Nazi Party Commits Suicide. -
Surrender
Japan formally Surrenders after the U.S. dropped 2 atomic bombs.
