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Nazi Olympics
The 1936 Olympics were held in Berlin during the rise of the Nazi party. -
World War II Starts
The Nazis invade Poland which leads to the start of World War II. -
France Surrenders
In 1940 the Nazis attack France and France is forced to surrender and leave the war. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan bombs the U.S. naval base Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. America then declares war on Japan. -
D-Day
The U.S. launches an invasion of France where transports carried thousands of soldiers to try and get into France. -
Battle of the Bulge
Germany's last big offensive campaign in Belgium. The allies won. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt Dies
On April 12th FDR suffered a stroke which cost his life. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
Hitler kills himself -
Victory in Europe day
Karl Donitz took control of Germany after Hitlers death agreed to surrender on May 7th and was to take effect on May 8th. -
First Atomic Bomb
The first atomic bomb is dropped on Hiroshima, Japan by the U.S. -
Second Atomic Bomb
The second atomic bomb is dropped on Nagasaki, Japan by the U.S. -
Japan Surrenders
After having 2 atomic bombs dropped on it, Japan finally surrenders and ends the war.