World War 2 Timeline

  • Germany Invades Poland

    Germany Invades Poland Video
    Germany invades Poland on September 1, 1939. This happened because Germany wanted to spread the Nazi's across the world. The effects of this event was Britain mobilizing.
  • Germany Invades France and Captures Paris

    Germany Invades France and Captures Paris Video
    Germany invades Paris and captures Paris on June 14 of 1940. This happened be because Germany wanted to spread the Nazi's across the world. The impacts of this event was that the Nazi's had a major advantage over the Allies.
  • Germany Bombs Britain and the Battle of Britain Begins

    The Battle of Britain Video
    Germany Bombs Britain and the Battle of Britain Begins on July 10 of 1940. This happened because Germany wanted to spread the Nazi's across the world. The effects of this are that the Nazi's and Britain are now at war, just like WW1.
  • The U.S. Gives Britain War Supplies in Return for Military Bases

    The Lend-Lease Deal VideoThe United States gives Britain war supplies and old naval warships in return for military bases in Bermuda and the Caribbean. This was also known as the lend-Lease Deal. This happened because both countries felt they needed what the other country had to offer. The effects of this event was that both the U.S. andf Britain had gained something that they felt that they needed.</a>
  • Germany Invaded the Soviet Union

    Germany Invades the Soviet Union Video Germany invades the Soviet Union, the Soviets win at Stalingrad on June 22, 1941. This happened because the Soviet Union was stronger than the German forces. The effects of this were that this was the turning point in the war in Eastern Europe.
  • Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor

    Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor VideoJapan bombs Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This event happened because Japan wanted to neutralize the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The impacts of this was the U.S, declaring war on Japan.
  • The U.S. Declares War on Japan and Germany after Germany Declares War on the U.S.

    The U.S. Declares War on Japan VideoThe U.S. Declares War on Japan and Germany after Germany Declares War on the U.S on December 11, 1941. This happened mainly because of the Pearl Harbor attacks. The imapcts of this werew that the contries were at war again, just like WW1.
  • The U.S. was Victorious over Japan in the Battle of Midway

    The Battle of Midway VideoThe U.S. was Victorious over Japan in the Battle of Midway on June 7 of 1942. This happened because the U.S. was stronger than Japan during this battle. The effects of this were that the loss of carriers stopped the expansion of the Japan in the Pacific, and put Japan on the defensive.
  • The Allies Land on Normandy on D-Day to Begin Western Europe's Liberation

    D-Day VideoThe Allies Land on Normandy on D-Day to Begin Western Europe's Liberation on June 6, 1944. This happened because the Allies felt that they could get France back from Germany. The effects of this were that France was liberated and D-Day was created.
  • The Battle of the Bulge

    The Battle of the Bulge VideoThe Battle of the Bulge was a last attempt by the Germans to win on December 16, 1944. This happened because Germany was desperate to win the war. The effects of this were an Allied victory over Germany.
  • The Battle of Iwo Jima

    The Battle of Iwo Jima VideoThe Battle of Iwo Jima was a battle fought between the U.S. and Japan. This happened because the U.S. wanted to gain control of Japanese airfields. The effects of this were that the U.S. was victorous.
  • The U.S. Drops Two Bombs on Japan

    Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings VideoThe U.S. drpos two atomic bombs over Japan on August 6, 1945. This happened because the U.S. wanted to finish Japan off. The effects of this was devastation for Japan and their military effort.