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World War II Starts
World War II starited on September 1, 1939, when Hitler refused to abort an invasion of Poland, causing France and Britain to call for war agianst Germany. -
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Churhcill Becomes Prime Minister
During World War II, Churchill become Prime Minister of Britain. -
Battle of Britain
Churchill lead Britain to victory in this battle and caused Hitler to postphone his invasion plans. -
Coventry Bombing
Churchill made the decision to let Coventry be bombed so the Nazis would not discover that they knew the enigma. -
Lend-Lease Act
Churchill convinced Roosevelt to sign the Lend-Lease Act, allowing Britain to use military supplies from the United States. -
Atlantic Charter
The Atlantic Charter was signed, making several principles which both Churchill and Roosevelt would be responsible of in the postwar world. -
Battle of Midway
Japan was ambushed midway to attacking America by the Aliies (the group which Britain was part of). -
Battle of Stalingrad
Due to lack of equipment, Germany was defeated by the Allies. -
Battle of El Alamein
British troops defeated German and Italian troops in North Africa. -
Driving Germany Out
The Allies began driving Germany out of Africa from the West. -
World War II Ends
World War II finally ends, Allies being successful.