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Hitler is Named German Chancellor
Hitler becomes a German leader -
Germany Invades Poland
Germany attacks their first country -
France and England Declare War on Germany
Ally powers respond to the German invasion of Poland -
British and French Troops Evacuate Dunkirk
Troops were removed so that Britain did not lose a substantial fraction of their forces. -
Paris Falls to Germany
The capital of France falls to German Forces. -
The Lend-Lease Act is Passed
An act allowing the USA to send defense aid to ally countries is written into law. -
Germany Invades Russia, Breaking Agreements
Germany invades the U.S.S.R., breaking nonaggression agreements -
Pearl Harbor Attack
Japan Bombs American Harbor -
US declares war on Japan
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Japanese Americans are Sent to Internment Camps
Public Proclamation No. 4 forces the expulsion of Japanese residents from their homes across the West coast and detains them. -
U.S. Navy Wins the Battle of Midway
The navy successfully prevents Japan from securing control of Midway Island. -
D-Day
Allies invade Europe and land at Normandy Beach. -
Six Marines Plant the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima
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President Roosevelt Dies
The 32nd president of the united states passes away at his retreat in Warm Springs, GA. -
Hitler Poisons His Wife and Kills Himself
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VE Day
Victory in Europe Day -
USS Indianapolis is sunken by a sub, leading to the worst shark attack in history
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The Atomic Bomb is Dropped on Hiroshima
American Military Forces attack Japan with new technology. -
Atomic Bomb is Dropped on Nagasaki
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Japan surrenders to the United States
