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The Invasion of Poland
The Invasion of Poland is considered to be the cataylst of WWII, however there were underlining causes, such as; Germany's punishment through the Treaty of Versailles and the Economic Climate (The Great Depression). -
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The Phoney War
The Phoney War, is a war of many names and little action. The Germans also called it the sitting war, as between September of 1939 and May 1940 nothing in particular happened. -
Germany invades Holland, Belgium and England
The German engage in a Blitzkreig with three european countries, all of which surrender within weeks as a result. -
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The Battle of Britain Begins
Hitler decreed the Battle of Britain with the command "The German Air Force is to overcome the British Air Force with all means at its disposal, and as soon as possible." However on the 12th of October Hitler postpones the operation until 1941. -
Germany invades USSR
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Germany Surrenders
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Japan Surrenders
In August 1945 America drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As the war is over, the casuality rate is calculated to 50 million dead. Millions are also homeless, and villages, towns and cities are in ruin.