World war II

  • The Battle of Britain

    The Battle of Britain
  • When Japan invaded China

    When Japan invaded China
    Seeking raw materials to fuel its growing industries, Japan invaded the Chinese province of Manchuria in 1931.
  • The Anschluss = Germany taking over Austria)

    The Anschluss = Germany taking over Austria)
    On March 11–13, 1938, Nazi Germany annexed the neighboring country of Austria (Österreich).
  • The fall of France

    The fall of France
  • Invasion of Poland

    Invasion of Poland
    invasion of Poland in 1939, and Slovak invasion of Poland.
  • The Neutrality Act of 1939

    The Neutrality Act of 1939
    This joint resolution may be cited as the "Neutrality Act of 1939". Approved, November 4, 1939, 12:04 p. m.
  • US Oil Embargo on Japan

    US Oil Embargo on Japan
    "On Friday, August 1 1941, The US announces a ban on oil exports to “aggressor countries,” including Japan."
  • The attack on Pearl Harbor

    The attack on Pearl Harbor
    Japan launched a suprise attack on the U.S pacific fleet at pearl harbor
  • The Bataan Death March

    The Bataan Death March
  • Invasion of Czechoslovakia

    Invasion of Czechoslovakia
    Occupation of Czechoslovakia (1938–1945)