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Germany invades Poland
Germany invades Poland which causes Britain and France to declare war 2 days later -
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World War 2
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Germany Invades Denmark and Norway
Germany invades Denmark and Norway to protect shipments of iron ore -
Germany Invades the Soviet Union
With the help of Italy and Romania Germany Invades the Soviets because they were suspected of plotting against Germany. -
Japan attacks Britain and American holdings
Japan attacked Britain and also American holdings such as the bombing of Pearl Harbor -
Germany surrenders
German forces surrender in Italy on this date -
Japan Surrenders/War Ends
After Japan signs the surrender documents the war ends.