World War 2: Main Events~

Germany Invades Poland~

Sep 1, 1939

Germany wants to take over Poland, so they invade Poland and take it over.

Soviet Union Invades Poland and Baltic Nations~

Sep 17, 1939

Soviet Union invaded Poland and the Baltic Nations for an area of protection, just in case the Germans attacked.

Germany Invades France~

May 10, 1940

Germany invades and controls France, which was once a major allied power.

Battle of Britain

Jul 10, 1940

Germany bomb London because they want to take over the last major allied power in Europe.

Lend Lease Act~

Mar 11, 1941

President Roosevelt signed off on a law that helped Great Brtitain by allowing the US to give them supplies and weapons for war.

Pearl Harbor~

Dec 7, 1941

Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, which caused the US to declare war on Japan. This also caused the US to have direct involvement in the war.

Germany Declares War on US~

Dec 8, 1941

Germany declares war on the US, causing the US to be involved in all parts of WW2.

US Declares War on Japan & Germany

Dec 9, 1941

US declares war on Germany & Japan, also causing the US to be involved in all parts of the war.

Battle of Midway

Jun 4, 1943

Japan tries to take over islands in the Pacific; Turning point for the way against Japan because of the US victory.