World War 2 Timeline

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  • The Holocaust

    The Holocaust
    The Holocaust was when Adolf Hitler became the chancellor of Germany. During this time, he took control of Germany, invaded many coutries, and killed millions of people. He killed Jews, Gays, People with Disabilities, and other minority groups.
  • The Creation of the Atomic Bomb

    The Creation of the Atomic Bomb
    The Atomic Bomb was created from 1939-1945. he Atomic Bomb was an important part of World War 2 because when it was used during World War 2, it caused the surrender of Japan, which ended the war.
  • Beginning of World War 2

    Beginning of World War 2
    The beginning of World War 2 is significant because it marks where the war started and how everything happened. it is also significant because it shows who started the war and why.
  • Atack on Pearl Harbor

    Atack on Pearl Harbor
    The attack on Pearl Harbor was when the Imperial Japanese Navy conducted a surprise military strike on the United States naval base on Peal Harbor, Hawaii. This is important because this is what brought the United States into the second World War.
  • D-Day

    D-Day
    D-Day is the day of a combat attack or operation starting. The D-Day during World War 2 was the day of the Normandy Landing. It was when they were initiating the Western Allied effort to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi occupation during World War 2. This was an important event in World War 2 because many American Lives were lost.
  • Hitler kills Himself

    Hitler kills Himself
    Hitler kills himself on April 30, 1945 in his under ground bunker just before he would have been captured by the Soviet Army. This is important because Germnay surrenders just weeks later after their leader dies. Hitler was a major part of Word War 2, led many battles, and succeeded in invading many places. His death was a very important turning point in World War 2.
  • End of World War 2

    End of World War 2
    The end of World War 2 was signinficant because it shows the end of the war. This event is important because it is the final battle of the war at the European Theatre. It is also significant because it was the surrender of Germny to the Western Allies and the Soviet Union.
  • Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima

    The atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima by the United States is significant because it killed many people and was meant to make Japan surrender. This, however, did not work.
  • Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki

    Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
    The second atomic bomb that was dropped on Japan by the United States was dropped on Nagasaki. The second bomb was more successful because it caused Japan to surrender. This was the reason the United States did it and they succeeded.
  • Japan Surrenders

    Japan Surrenders
    Japan surrendering is a very important event in World War 2 because it signiifes that World War 2 is officially over. This shows that the fighting between Japan and the Allied Powers.