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First Battle of the Marne
The First Battle of the Marne begins. Trench warfare begins as soldiers on both sides dig in . -
The Second Battle of Ypres
The Second Battle of Ypres begins. It is during this battle that the Germans first use poison gas. -
Russia Signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk, which is a peace treaty between Russia and the Central Powers. -
The treaty of versailles
The Treaty of Versailles officially ends WWI -
invasion of poland
Invasions of Poland by USSR and Germany begins World War II. Most of Poland is taken in days. -
Western Front
germany invades the USSR opening what becomes known as the western front -
The Imperial Japanese Navy Attacks
The Imperial Japanese Navy attacks the US Pacific Fleet anchored at Pearl Harbor. Hawaii US enters the war opening the Pacific Theatre. -
The Allied Expenditionary
Allied Expeditionary Force under Dwight Eisenhower lands on the coast of northern France on what will later be called "D-Day".The "Second Front," that Stalin has been demanding for three years is finally now opened, -
hitler commit suicide
Hitler commits suicide shortly before the fall of Berlin and surrender of German forces in Europe. -
Atomic Bomb
USA develops the atomic bomb and successfully uses it in August to force japan to surrender.