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World War II

By Quanteia Garrett
  • Adolf Hitler takes charge and becomes the dictator of Germany

    Adolf Hitler takes charge and becomes the dictator of Germany

  • Poland and Germany agree to sign the ten year German-Polish Non-Aggression Pact. The pact allowed Germany to maintain an eastern border. Five years after signing the pact, Germany invades Poland without much resistance.

    Poland and Germany agree to sign the ten year German-Polish Non-Aggression Pact. The pact allowed Germany to maintain an eastern border. Five years after signing the pact, Germany invades Poland without much resistance.

  • Political murders known as Operation Hummingbird, or the Night of the Long Knives, is carried throughout Germany and beyond. The action was seen as a purge against those who would politically oppose the ruling Nazi party.

    Political murders known as Operation Hummingbird, or the Night of the Long Knives, is carried throughout Germany and beyond. The action was seen as a purge against those who would politically oppose the ruling Nazi party.

    lasted until July 2
  • After a long wait, Hitler receives the Führer of Germany title, making him chancellor and head of state.

    After a long wait, Hitler receives the Führer of Germany title, making him chancellor and head of state.

  • Japan renounces the Washington London Naval Treaties they previously agreed to.

    Japan renounces the Washington London Naval Treaties they previously agreed to.

  • The German Reich and the United Kingdom reach an agreement regulating the size of their respective navies. This is known as the Anglo-German Naval Agreement (AGNA). Disagreements ensued later that Hitler denounced the agreement.

    The German Reich and the United Kingdom reach an agreement regulating the size of their respective navies. This is known as the Anglo-German Naval Agreement (AGNA). Disagreements ensued later that Hitler denounced the agreement.

  • Germany violates come contents of the Treaty of Versailles by militarizing the Rhineland. Under the treaty, Allied forces would occupy the Rhineland for fifteen years.

    Germany violates come contents of the Treaty of Versailles by militarizing the Rhineland. Under the treaty, Allied forces would occupy the Rhineland for fifteen years.

  • Germany and Italy form Rome-Berlin Axis treaty

    Germany and Italy form Rome-Berlin Axis treaty

  • Nazi Germany and Japan sigh the Anti-Comintern Pact against communism and Russia

    Nazi Germany and Japan sigh the Anti-Comintern Pact against communism and Russia

  • Japan invades China

    Japan invades China

  • the Anschluss began / Hitler annexes the country of Austria into Germany.

    the Anschluss began / Hitler annexes the country of Austria into Germany.

  • In an attempt to better the British Royal Navy, Hitler gives the approval for Plan Z. The plan was a five year project aimed at expanding the Nazi German navy fleet

    In an attempt to better the British Royal Navy, Hitler gives the approval for Plan Z. The plan was a five year project aimed at expanding the Nazi German navy fleet

  • Germany invades Poland and World War II begins

    Germany invades Poland and World War II begins

  • France and Great Britain declare war on Germany.

    France and Great Britain declare war on Germany.

  • Germany takes control of Denmark and Norway

    Germany takes control of Denmark and Norway

    lasted til June 9th
  • The First Battle of Narvik is the British navy surprising a sizable naval force of the Germans and winning the battle.

    The First Battle of Narvik is the British navy surprising a sizable naval force of the Germans and winning the battle.

  • Germany uses quick strikes called blitzkrieg to take over much of western Europe including the Netherlands, Belgium, and northern France.

    Germany uses quick strikes called blitzkrieg to take over much of western Europe including the Netherlands, Belgium, and northern France.

    until June 22
  • Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after Chamberlain resigns.Battle-of-Belgium-sg. Nazi Germany make more bold moves by invading Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

    Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after Chamberlain resigns.Battle-of-Belgium-sg. Nazi Germany make more bold moves by invading Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

  • President Roosevelt signs the Executive Order 9066 also known as the Japanese-American Internment order. This order places citizens of Japanese descent in internment camps.

    President Roosevelt signs the Executive Order 9066 also known as the Japanese-American Internment order. This order places citizens of Japanese descent in internment camps.

  • The United States surrenders the Philippines to Japan.

    The United States surrenders the Philippines to Japan.

  • Battle of Midway, Japanese Fleet turned back with heavy losses.

    Battle of Midway, Japanese Fleet turned back with heavy losses.

  • US Marines land on Guadalcanal that begins “island hopping” assault against Japan.

    US Marines land on Guadalcanal that begins “island hopping” assault against Japan.

  • Recognized as the largest battle of WWII, the Battle of Stalingrad begins.

    Recognized as the largest battle of WWII, the Battle of Stalingrad begins.

  • The Revenue Act of 1942 increases both income tax and corporate rates to fund the cost of war.

    The Revenue Act of 1942 increases both income tax and corporate rates to fund the cost of war.

  • British and US troops invade Italy and land in Sicily.

    British and US troops invade Italy and land in Sicily.

  • FDR, Churchill and Stalin meet in Tehran, Iran. These were considered the “big three” allied leaders.

    FDR, Churchill and Stalin meet in Tehran, Iran. These were considered the “big three” allied leaders.

  • The Allies land in Italy at Anzio, known as Operation Shingle.

    The Allies land in Italy at Anzio, known as Operation Shingle.

  • Allies invade and regain Europe on D-Day, known as the greatest military invasion in history beginning with the Normandy Landings.

    Allies invade and regain Europe on D-Day, known as the greatest military invasion in history beginning with the Normandy Landings.

  • The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act became a law, this is best known as the G.I. Bill.

    The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act became a law, this is best known as the G.I. Bill.

  • Battle of Leyte, where Douglas MacArthur’s troops land in the Philippines.

    Battle of Leyte, where Douglas MacArthur’s troops land in the Philippines.

  • U.S. troops land on Okinawa, the Battle of Okinawa takes place.

    U.S. troops land on Okinawa, the Battle of Okinawa takes place.

  • President Roosevelt dies after serving 4 terms as President of the US

    President Roosevelt dies after serving 4 terms as President of the US

  • While trying to flee from Italy to Switzerland, Benito Mussolini is killed in Giulino.

    While trying to flee from Italy to Switzerland, Benito Mussolini is killed in Giulino.

  • Knowing that all was lost, Adolf Hitler commits suicide.

    Knowing that all was lost, Adolf Hitler commits suicide.

  • Japan formally surrenders, ending World War II.

    Japan formally surrenders, ending World War II.