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Hitler comes to power
This is when the Nazi leader, Hitler, comes to power of Germany. -
Invasion of Poland
This is the event that starts World War 2. Germany invaded the country of Poland. After this France and Great Britain declare war on Germany. -
Invasion of Paris
Germany captures the French capital of Paris after quickly defeating the rest of the country. -
Bombing of London
Germany bombs London to attempt to take over Great Britian. Germany is unsuccessful in doing it even after the bombing. -
Invasion of Soviet Union
Germany attempts to invade the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union defeats Germany at the Battle of Stalingrad and is the turing part of the war in Eastern Europe. -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese bomber planes bomb the American Military base of Pearl Harbor. This is when America officially joins WW2. America declares war on Japan and Germany declares war on America. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway is when America defeated Japan at Midway Island. This is the turning point in the Pacific part of the war. -
D-Day
Allied troops land in the beaches of Normandy French to begin taking back France. This is the turning point of the war in Western Europe and when America started to liberate Europe. -
Atomic Bombs
America drops atomic bomds on the Japanese cities of Nagasaki and Hirosima. This is what makes Japan surrender and what ended World War Two.
