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Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany
Adolf Hitler, of the German Nazi Party, becomes the chancellor of Germany on this day. -
Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty
A coalition formed between Italy and Germany during before WWII. -
Anti-Comintern Pact
It was an anti-communist pact concluded between Nazi Germany and Japan. -
Germany invades Poland
Germany invades the country of Poland, triggering the start of WWII. -
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World War II
The Second World War. -
Germany takes France
The German invasion of France occurred on this date, as they defeat France with a two-operation battle. -
Italy joins war
Italy joins WWII as Germany comes close to conquering France. -
Germany attacks Russia
Germany uses codename Barbarossa, and undergoes in the largest invasion by the Germans in WWII. -
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor, was the surprise attack by Japan on Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Hawaii, bringing the U.S. into WWII. -
Battle of Midway
The victory over German naval forces, marking a turning point in WWII. -
Italian Surrender
Italy signed an unconditional armistice with the allies, soon after the downfall of Mussolini. -
D-Day
Allied forces fend off German forces as they invade the beaches of Normandy, and mark a huge victory for the allies. -
Battle of the Bulge
A major German offensive launched against the Allies in the Ardennes Mountains on the Western Front, resulting in heavy Allied casualties. -
Germany surrenders
Germany surrenders to the allies, and brings an end to WWII in Europe. -
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Hiroshima and Nagasaki, are bombed by the U.S. -
Japan surrenders
Japan surrenders to the Allied forces after the bombings.
