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Germany invades Poland
The September Campaign by Germany quickly pushed Polish forces back. -
Great Britain and France Declare War on Germany
Only 2 Days pass after the invasion of Poland before Britain and France decide to become involved. -
Blitzkrieg Against Denmark and Norway
Germany invades Denmark and Poland to protect an iron ore shipment from Sweden. -
Attacks Against Netherlands, Belgium, and France
Germany attacks three neutral nations. -
France Surrenders
Germany enters the capital with no resistance. -
Battle of Britain
Germany lauches "air superiority campaign" over Britain. -
Germany invades Greece and Yugoslavia
Greece and Yugoslavia are captured. -
Hitler Invades Soviet Union
Germany betrays the Soviet Union after accusations that the Soviets were conspiring. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan launches the attack on Pearl Harbor causing the United States to enter the war. -
Battle of the Coral Sea
The U.S. defeats Japan by intercepting them. -
Germany attacks Stalingrad
The last stand for the Soviets. -
Britain and the U.S. invade North Africa
Counter-offensive to take the gains Germany and Italy had made. -
Germany surrenders at Stalingrad
Germany is forced to surrender due to tremendous losses. -
Soviets defeat Germans at Battle of Kursk
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Soviets Enter Berlin
Soviets have recouperated from previous losses and made their way to Berlin. -
Rome Falls D-Day
Lead to the defeat of German forces, Paris is liberated. -
Germany is Invaded
Forces make their way across the German borders. -
Mussolini Dies
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Hitler Dies
Hitler shoots himself, the world rejoices. -
Germay Surrenders
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the U.S. Drops Bombs
Devastating but effective attack effectivly removes Japan from the war.