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Japan invades China
Japan invades China, initiating World War II in the Pacific. -
Germany invades Poland
Germany invades Poland, initiating World War II in Europe. -
France and Great Britain declare war on Germany
After the invasion of Poland, the French and British declare war on the German Empire. -
Italy enters the war
Italy enters the war and invades Southern France. -
Battle of Britain
Battle between the British and German air force. Started by the Germans, to gain air superiority over the RAF. -
Germany invades the Soviet Union
Germany and its Axis partners invade the USSR. The Germans lay a siege on the city of Leningrad. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, killing more than 2,300 Americans. More than 160 aircraft were destroyed and 150 others were damaged. -
Germany declares war on the United States
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Battle of Midway
The British and American navies stop the Japanese from advancing in the Pacific at Midway. -
British and American troops land in Africa
The British and American troops land along beaches of Northern Africa. This triggers Germany to occupy Southern France. -
Axis forces surrender in Northern Africa
Axis forces in Tunisia, surrender to the Allies ending the conflict in Northern Africa. -
Liberation of Rome
Allied forces liberate Rome. -
Benito Mussolini's government is overthrown
Benito Mussolini is voted out of power by the Grand Council, and is arrested. -
D-Day
British and American troops land in Normandy, opening the western front against the Germans. -
Liberation of Paris
Allied forces reach Paris. The Germans surrendered on August 25, 1944 -
Battle of Leyle Gulf
The USA and Australian powers land in the Philippines. The Philippines are captured, and it is regarded as one of the largest naval battles in history. -
Battle of the Bulge
The German's last offensive against the Allies. It was an attempt to re-conquer Belgium and split the Allies. -
Germany surrenders to the western Allies
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V-E Day
The Allies formally accept the unconditional surrender of Germany -
Atomic bomb on Hiroshima
The US drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima -
Atomic bomb on Nagasaki
The United States drops a bomb on Nagasaki -
Japan surrenders
Japan formally surrenders, ending World War II
