World War II

World War II Began

Sep 1, 1939

Germany invaded Poland and World War II began.

Britain and France Declare War on Germany

Sep 3, 1939

Britain and France declared war on Germany following the German invasion of Poland.

Italy Declares War on Britain and France

Jun 10, 1940

Facist Italy declared war on Britain and France.

Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

Japan attacked America without any declaration of war.

America Declares War on Japan

Dec 8, 1941

America declared war on Japan due to the attack at Pearl Harbor.

Germany and Italy Declare War on America

Dec 11, 1941

Germany and facist Italy declared war on America.

Italy Surrenders

Sep 8, 1943

Facist Italy surrendered.

Italy Declares War on Germany

Oct 13, 1943

Italy declared war on Germany.

Germany Surrenders

Apr 19, 1945

Germany forces in Italy surrender.

Victory in Europe Day

May 8, 1945

Germany surrenders, thus victory in Europe.

Japan Surrenders

Sep 2, 1945

Japan surrenders (Victory Over Japan Day) and war is over.