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Germany signs the Non-Aggression Act
The Non-Aggression Act was signed by Hitler in January
1934. Hitler signed the act with Poland in order to avoid
The French-Polish alliance that would have happened if
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Germany Invades Poland
On September 1, 1939 Germany invades Poland six years after the signing of the
Non-Aggression Act. Hitler invaded Poland because of the German-Soviet Pact. This
Allowed Germany to invade Poland without having to worry about the Soviet Union intervening. -
Great Britain, France, Australia, and New Zealand declare war on Germany.
On September 3, 1939 the Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and France declare war on Germany. Before this these countries were trying to appease Germany by giving into certain German demands. -
United States declares neutrality
On September 5, 1939 the United States declares its neutrality in World War II. This is ironic because when the Lend-Lease Act is signed the United States gives weapons and money to Great Britain and those countries that were against Germany. -
Germany invades Denmark and Norway
On April 9, 1940 Germany invades Denmark and Norway. Although the invasion of Denmark and Norway had no significant role in World War II it was a significant even in the modernization of military forces. -
Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister
On May 10, 1940 Winston Churchill becomes the British Prime Minister. Winston Churchill lead Great Britain for majority of World War II and dealt a lot with the Navy. -
Signing of the Three Power Act
On September 27, 1940 Germany, Italy, and Japan signed the Three-Power Act. This act brought together the Axis powers. -
Gas chambers in Auschwitz
On September 3, 1941 the first gas chambers in Auschwitz concentration camp were Used. These gas chambers mad mass murders of the people in concentration camps Even more convenient. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941 the Japanese launched a surprise attack on America. This attack Was on Pearl Harbor and declared war on Great Britain and the United States. -
United States enters WWII
On December 8, 1941 the United States declared war on Japan and the Axis powers. At This time the United States was being led by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. -
Germany and Italy declare war on the US
On December 11, 1941 Germany and Italy declare war on the United States. This is Because of the Three-Powers Act signed by the Germans, Italians, and the Japanese
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The Big 3 meet
On February 4-11, 1945 the “Big Three” meet for the first time. The Yalta Conference is when Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin meet. -
FDR dies
On April 12, 1945 the president of the United States Franklin Delano Roosevelt dies.The vice president (Truman) comes to power and becomes the new president. -
Germany surrenders
On May 8, 1945 the German troops surrendered to the Red Army. This day is Also known as VE-Day. -
Atomic Bomb testing
On August 6, 1945 the United States starts testing atomic bombs. They first Dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. -
USA drops bomb on Nagasaki
On August 9, 1945 the United states targets Japan again with another atomic Bomb. This time they targeted Nagasaki, Japan.
