World War II

Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany

Jan 30, 1933

Hitler rises to power of chancellor of Germany by completely legal means. This is his way into total control over Germany.

Hitler invades Poland

Sep 1, 1939

Hitler starts World War II by declaring war on Poland and invading them. This action draws the Allies into the war.

Blitzkrieg

May 10, 1940

Hitler blitz's through Belgium, Netherlands, and France. Securing Western Europe for Germany.

Operation Barbarossa

Jun 22, 1941

Germany invades Russia which seals its fate of losing the war. This invasion cost too many resources and troops. Leaving Germany and German-occupied territories susceptible to Allied and Russian invasion.

Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

Japan suprise attacks America's pacific fleet thats docked at Pearl Harbor thinking that this will cripple the US. While indeed hurting the US it did not cripple her it only forced her to declare war on Japan.

Battle of Midway

Jun 4, 1942

The Battle of Midway was one of the most key battles in the Pacific theatre. This marks the last time Japan will go on the offensive. For the rest of the war, Japan will be on the defensive from now on.

Battle of Stalingrad

Feb 4, 1943

Hitler's obsession with capturing Stalingrad will cement his loss on the Eastern Front. A ton of Germans were killed in the occupation of Stalingrad.

D-Day

Jun 6, 1944

The allies put a foothold in Europe by invading the beaches of Normandy.

German Forces Surrender

May 2, 1945

Soviet forces reach Berlin first and Germany surrenders.

Atom Bomb is used

Aug 6, 1945

America uses two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This event forced Japan to surrender to the US.