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Andrew Dawson's World War 2 Timeline
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Nazi Germany Attacks Poland
Germany attacks Poland on the ground and navally, starting World War 2. -
Canada Declares War on Germany
Canada begins mobilization of troops and prepares for war with Germany. -
Hitler Issues Case Yellow
Hitler issues the orders to prepare for invading Belgium, Luxemburg, France and the Netherlands. -
Poland Surrenders
The last of the Polish military is defeated and Poland surrenders to Germany. -
Germany Attacks
Germany invades France, Luxemburg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. -
Italy Joins World War 2
Italy invades France and declares war on France and the UK. -
Tripartite Pact Signed
Tripartite Pact unites Italy, Germany, and Japan. -
Many Countries Join The Axis Powers
Romania, Hungary, and Slovakia join the Axis powers. -
Axis Powers Invade Russia
Axis powers invade the USSR in an attempt to take over Europe. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
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USA enters World War 2
After Being attacked the Unied States enters World War 2. -
Battle Of Stalingrad Begins
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Battle of Stalingrad Ends
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D-Day
Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy and invaded northern France. -
Roosvelt Dies And Is Succeeded By Truman
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Hitler Commits Suicide
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Germany Surrenders
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Allied Meeting In Postdam
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First Atomic Bomb Dropped On Hiroshima
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Japan Surrenders
Japan surrendered and finally ended World War 2. -
Second Atomic Bomb Dropped On Japan