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World War II
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Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany
On this day Adolf Hitler became Chancellor or leader of Germany. He also became the leader of the Nazi Party. -
Rome-Berlin axis treaty
An informal linking of the 2 facisist countries Italy and Germany. -
Anti-Comintern pact
Agreement between Italy, Germany, and Japan. Although it was originally directed to the Soviet Union. -
Germany invades poland
On Sept. 1, 1939. Germany invades Poland. -
Germany takes France
Germany takes over France on June 14, 1940 -
Germany attacks Russia
On June 22, 1941 Germany attacks Russia. -
Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941 hundreds of Japanese fighter planes bombed the American Naval base, Pearl Harbor. -
Battle of Midway
The U.S. attacked the Japanese while the japanese were preparing to attack the U.S. at Pearl Harbor. -
Italian Surrender
Italy surrender to Germany due to Mussonlini being deposed from power, and the earlier collapse of the fascist government. -
Italy joins the war
On October 13, 1943 Italy declares war on its former Axis powers partner Germany. -
D-Day
Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy. -
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of the bulge was a major German offensive campaign. -
Germany Surrenders
On May 7, 1945 Germany surrendered in WW2 -
Hiroshima was bombed
On August 6, 1945. The U.S. used a huge atomic bomb on Hiroshima. -
Nagasaki was bombed
On august 9, 1945. The U.S. dropped the secondatomic bomb on Nagasaki. -
Japan surrenders
Japan surrendered on Sept. 2, 1945 due to the damage that was caused by the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
