World War 2

  • Hitler was named chancellor of Germany.

    Hitler was named chancellor of Germany.
  • Germany invades Russia breaking their nonaggression partnership.

    Germany invades Russia breaking their nonaggression partnership.
  • France and England declare was on Germany.

    France and England declare was on Germany.
  • Germany invades Poland.

    Germany invades Poland.
  • British and French troops evacuate Dunkerque..

    British and French troops evacuate Dunkerque..
  • Paris falls to Germany.

    Paris falls to Germany.
  • The Lend-Lease Act is signed into law.

    The Lend-Lease Act is signed into law.
  • Pearl Harbor attack.

    Pearl Harbor attack.
  • U.S. declares war on Japan.

    U.S. declares war on Japan.
  • Japanese Americans are sent to internment camps.

    Japanese Americans are sent to internment camps.
  • U.S. Navy wins the Battle of Midway.

    U.S. Navy wins the Battle of Midway.
  • President Roosevelt dies at his retreat in Warm Springs, GA.

    President Roosevelt dies at his retreat in Warm Springs, GA.
  • Hitler poisons his wife and kills himself.

    Hitler poisons his wife and kills himself.
  • V-E Day

    V-E Day
  • The atomic bomb is dropped on Hiroshima.

    The atomic bomb is dropped on Hiroshima.
  • Japan surrenders to the United States.

    Japan surrenders to the United States.
  • D-Day: The Allied invasion of Europe begins.

    D-Day: The Allied invasion of Europe begins.