World War II

  • Japan Invades Manchuria

    Japan Invades Manchuria
    The Army of the Empire of Japan invaded a province of China because they believed they needed more living space for their growing population.
  • Hitler Becomes Chancellor

    Hitler Becomes Chancellor
    Hitler was appointed chancellor by German president Paul Von Hindenburg. After Hindenburg died, Hitler took over presidency.
  • The Munich Agreement

    The Munich Agreement
    Agreement between Germany, Great Britain, France, and Italy. It gave Sudetenland to Germany.
  • Germany Invades Poland

    Germany Invades Poland
    1.5 million German troops invaded Poland on land, in the air, and from the sea. Germany wanted more living space.
  • Germany Invades Norway

    Germany Invades Norway
    Hitler launched a suprise invasion on Denmark in order to protect freedom and independence.
  • Germany Invades France

    Germany Invades France
    German troops trapped 400,000 British and French soldiers on the beaches of Dunkirk.
  • Battle of Britain

    Battle of Britain
    Germans bombed a British shipping convoy in the English Channel.
  • Germans Invade Soviet Union

    Germans Invade Soviet Union
    Germans had been fighting in the USSR since June and in November, they stopped fighting because there was a very bad winter. In the summer of 1942, Germans invaded Russia again.
  • Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor

    Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor
    Japan sent planes into Hawaii to bomb Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor was the largest US naval base in the Pacific Ocean.
  • Battle of the Coral Sea

    Battle of the Coral Sea
    5 day battle in the Coral Sea. Americans and Australians stopped the Japanese invasion of Australia.
  • Battle of Midway

    Battle of Midway
    Americans sent bombs to attack the Japanese. The results were devastating. The Battle of Midway was a turning point in the war.
  • Battle of Stalingrad

    Battle of Stalingrad
    Germany fought Soviet Union for the city of Stalingrad. This was the most decisive battle of the whole war.
  • Operation Torch

    Operation Torch
    An American and Britain invasion of French-North Africa from the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Battle of Guadalcanal

    Battle of Guadalcanal
    Series of naval battles fought between the United States and Japanese forces.
  • Battle of Kursk

    Battle of Kursk
    Between Germany and Soviet Union fought on the eastern front. German offensive was code-named Operation Citadel. Soviet victory.
  • Italy Surrenders

    Italy Surrenders
    Italians executed Mussolini.
  • D-Day

    D-Day
    The first day of the American invasion of Germany.
  • Operation Market Garden

    Operation Market Garden
    Unsuccessful military operation fought in the Netherlands.
  • Battle of the Bulge

    Battle of the Bulge
    Tanks drove 60 milles into allied territory creating a bulge in the lines that gave this last ditch offense its name.
  • Battle of Iwo Jima

    Battle of Iwo Jima
    Critical place to the United States because heavily loaded bombers could reach Japan. Allies turned to attack Iwo Jima next.
  • Germany Surrenders (V-E Day)

    Germany Surrenders (V-E Day)
    Germany surrenders when Hitler shot himself. V-E Day was Victory in Europe Day. The war in Europe was finally over.
  • Bombing of Hiroshima

    Bombing of Hiroshima
    Hiroshima was an important japanese military center. America released an atomic bomb over the city. Japan's leader did not surrender.
  • Japan Surrenders (V-J Day)

    Japan Surrenders (V-J Day)
    Victory over Japan Day. A formal surrender was performed on the USS Missouri.