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Axis powers break non- aggression pact
The two countries agreed not to use military force or power against each other. They created this treaty to create peace but later on this was broken when they started fighting. Info and photo: http: //www.world-history-geography.com/whg-b-2013-14-archive/previous/3 -
Hitler Becomes Chancellor of Germany
President Paul Von Hinderburg names Adolf Hitler the chancellor of Germany. People elected Hitler in hopes of having a stable government. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-is-named-chancellor-of-germany
Photo: https://www.ushmm.org/learn/timeline-of-events/1933-1938/hitler-appointed-chancellor -
Germany Invades Poland- WWII begins
The Polish army was defeated within weeks of invasion. Germany was far more powerful with more weapons and army men. After Germany invaded Poland WWII started. Info and Photo: https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005070 -
Winston Churchill becomes leader of British Government
Churchill was known for his military leadership and bravery and he was ready to risk his life for the good of the country. Britain then stood alone against Germany. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/churchill-becomes-prime-minister
Photo: http://ww2today.com/10th-may-1940-churchill-becomes-prime-minister -
Italy Enters War
Italy had a lack of supplies and were forced to go into war. This also forced their allies to go in with them varying a bigger war. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italy-declares-war-on-france-and-great-britain
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Battle of Britain
British and German air forced fought for the United Kingdom. Britain was victorious and saved were able to save their land. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-britain
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Attack on pearl Harbor
The attack was on U.S in Oahu island. Japan tried negotiating with US but they entered war anyway. Photo and Info : https://www.britannica.com/event/Pearl-Harbor-attack -
Bataan Death March
75000 Filipino and American troops were forced to march 65 miles. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bataan-death-march
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Battle of Coral Sea
Battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It was between the Imperial Japanese Navy and naval and air forces. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-coral-sea
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Battle of Midway
United States defeated Japan in battles of WWII. They caused damage to the Japanese navy. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway
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Battle of Stalingrad
The Soviet Union was defending the city of Stalingrad during WWII. Russians think it was the greatest war they have ever faced.
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Italy surrenders to allies
Italy has signed an armistice with the Allies, General Dwight D Eisenhower has announced on this day. It was signed five days before secretly. Info and Picture: http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/8/newsid_3612000/3612037.stm -
D-Day
On June 6, 1944, the Allies invade Western Europe. It was one of the largest attack in History. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day
Photo: http://archive.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/06/remembering_d-day_66_years_ago.html -
First Liberations of concentration camps
British forces liberated concentration camps in northern Germany, including Neuengamme and Bergen-Belsen. 60,000 prisoners, were injured and found alive. Info and Photo: http://ww2today.com/27-january-1944-the-red-army-liberate-auschwitz -
Liberation of Paris
After 4 years of Nazi occupation, Paris was freed by France. The nazi was controlling Paris before France interfered.
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Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/paris-liberated
Photo: http://www.apimages.com/Collection/Landing/Liberation-of-Paris-1944/30a30c0b93ca4c8d9bf9f737bb7eb596 -
Battle of Bulge
Adolf Hitler attempted to split the allied nations of north-west Europe. They tried splitting them to make them weaker and easier to take over. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-the-bulge
Photo: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2075565/Vivid-new-Battle-Bulge-photos-offer-seen-look-war-weary-soldiers-braving-frigid-weather-fight-Nazi-Germanys-major-offensive-World-War-II.html -
Battle of Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima was defended by roughly 23,000 Japanese army and navy troops.They fought from a network of caves, tunnels and underground areas. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima
Photo: https://forum.callofwar.com/?s=6c47c1e4cf92aa9efcb49dd871b6f47d3372a379 -
Death of FDR
He died of intracerebral hemorrhage. It is a kind of stroke caused by bleeding too much. He was an American spokesman and political leader. Info: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/fdrdeath.htm
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Death of Hitler
He died by committing suicide. His wife also committed suicide by taking cyanide. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-commits-suicide-in-his-underground-bunker
Photo: http://www.hitlerschildren.com/article/936-how-did-hitler-die -
Germany surrenders
They brought an end to European conflict in WWII. General Alfred Jodl, signed the unconditional surrender of both east and west forces France. Info and Photo: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/07/germany-surrenders-allies-date-nazis-wwii_n_3230901.html -
Atomic Bomb #1
The bomb was over the Japanese city Hiroshima. The Atomic bomb was called The "little boy." Info: http://www.lovethesepics.com/2013/04/us-government-top-secret-town-manhattan-project-atomic-city-aka-oak-ridge-tn/
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Atomic bomb #2
A second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on August 9. An estimate of 40000 to 75000 people died during the bombing. Info: http://www.atomicheritage.org/history/bombings-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-1945
Photo: http://www.atomicheritage.org/history/bombings-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-1945 -
Japanese surrenders
The Japanese navy and army was destroyed so they decided to surrender. After the bombings they gave up because they wanted to concentrate more on their country and rebuild it. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/japan-surrenders
Photo:http://www.wikiwand.com/en/Japanese_Instrument_of_Surrender
