-
The Chancellor of Germany
After the elections rose, Adolf Hitler was announced Chancellor of Germany. This caused the historical event, the Holocaust. Info: http://www.theholocaustexplained.org/ks3/the-nazi-rise-to-power/how-did-the-nazis-gain-support/hitler-becomes-chancellor/#.WOCfyRKGPs4
Photo: http://churchandstate.org.uk/2016/04/hitler-was-a-christian/ -
Axis Powers Break Non Aggression Pact
Germany signed an aggression pact but broke it after it invaded Czechoslovakia. This caused a war to break out. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/german-soviet-nonaggression-pact
Photo: http://holocaustonline.org/significant-events/dismemberment-of-czechoslovakia/ -
Germany Invades Poland
When Germany invaded Poland, it caused World War II to break out. Germany attacked the Polish army aircraft and defeated their military using U-boats. Info & Photo: https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005070 -
Winston Churchill Becomes Leader of British Government
Winston Churchill won the vote for taking power as the Prime Minister in order to fight back against Germany. The previous prime minister signed a pact with Adolf Hitler to hand Czechoslovakia to German power, hoping to bring peace. This deal was broken and led to war when Germany invaded Poland. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/churchill-becomes-prime-minister
Photo: https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/winston-churchill -
Italy Joins World War II
After Hitler invaded Poland, this caused a European war and Italy joined it. After Germany invaded Poland and caused a European war, France was defeated, Hitler said to attack the Soviet Union. Info & Photo: https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005177 -
Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was a war between Germany and Britain. Germany was going to invade Britain but failed. Info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/histories/battle_of_britain
Photo: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2012/05/the-great-big-book-of-horrible-things-wwii-and-climate-change/ -
Attack On Pearl Harbor
Japanese aircrafts attacked the American Naval base at Pearl Harbor Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor
Photo: http://www.atomicheritage.org/history/attack-pearl-harbor-1941 -
Bataan Death March
This march was when American & Filipino soldiers were forced to march by the Japanese Army. The prisoners were forced to march to prison camps. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bataan-death-march
Photo: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/albert-brown-oldest-survivor-world-war-ii-bataan-death-march-dies-105-article-1.949837 -
Battle of Coral Sea
The battle was a war between Japanese forces and the United States, including Australia. The Japanese were looking to control the Coral Sea, but they were ambushed by the Allies in New Guinea. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-coral-sea
Photo: https://prezi.com/xa6-jjj-qnga/the-battle-of-the-coral-sea/ -
Battle of Midway
Six months after the Battle of Pearl Harbor, The Japanese decided to attack the U.S and defeat them. Their plan backfired when they landed near Pearl Harbor, hoping to draw out the American troops, but the Japanese were defeated. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway
Photo: https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Midway -
Italy Surrenders To The Allies
Italy surrendered to the Allies, one month after it surrendered. Italy declared war on Nazi Germany. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italian-surrender-is-announced
Photo:http://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/595210?imagelist=1 -
Battle of Stalingrad
Germany and its allies invaded the Soviet Union. They fought over the control of the city Stalingrad in Southern Russia. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad
Photo: https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Stalingrad -
D-Day
This event resulted in the Allied liberations of Western Europe from Nazi Germany's control. The Allied Powers attacked the Nazis on Normandy, France. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day
Photo: http://www.ddaybattletours.com/ -
1st Liberation of Concentration Camps
The Concentration Camps were occupied by the Soviet Union. They ran a camp in Poland were they exterminated Jews, they later ran many concentration camps. Info & Photo: https://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007724 -
Liberation of Paris
Paris fought against Germany and was free from German control. Before this, the French created a resistance called the French Forces of the Interior, they freed French civilians and fought against Germany. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/liberation-of-paris
Photo: http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/world-war-two/world-war-two-in-western-europe/france-during-world-war-two/the-liberation-of-paris/ -
Battle of Bulge
This battle was a battle fought in Luxembourg between Nazi Germany, the U.S, Britain, and Canada. Nazi Germany was trying to weaken and defeat the American and British armies. Info: http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-the-bulge
Photo: http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/defeat/battle-bulge.htm -
Battle of Iwo Jima
American Marines invaded Japan and took over the land. The U.S invaded Iwo Jima 575 miles off the Japanese coast, the Japanese army failed to defend it and was taken over by the U.S. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima
Photo: http://thefederalistpapers.org/us/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-the-battle-of-iwo-jima -
Death of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt died in office because of cerebral hemorrhage, this left the Vice President to handle the actions during World War II. This caused the Vice President to be in charge of dangerous weapons like atomic bombs. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fdr-dies
Photo: https://antiqueantiqueinformation.knoji.com/questions/have-a-newspaper-dated-april-13-1945-with-roosevelts-picture-and-announcing-his-death-also-pictures-of-roosevelt-stalin-and-churchill-in-it-/ -
Death of Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler died in his bunker with his wife by suicide. This caused the Nazis to surrender to the Allies. Info: https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/07/may-7-1945-nazi-germany-surrenders-in-world-war-ii/comment-page-1/?_r=0
Photo: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-commits-suicide-in-his-underground-bunker -
Germany Surrenders
After Adolf Hitler died because of suicide, after a month Germany surrenders to the Allies causing an end to the European war. General Alfred Jodl signed the surrender east and west forces of Germany Info & Photo: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/07/germany-surrenders-allies-date-nazis-wwii_n_3230901.html -
Atomic Bomb #1
The first atomic bomb was dropped in Hiroshima, Japan. The bomb, "Little Boy", caused 39,000-80,000 deaths. Info: http://www.livescience.com/45509-hiroshima-nagasaki-atomic-bomb.html
Photo: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/06/world/asia/btn-atomic-bombs/ -
Atomic Bomb #2
The second atomic bomb was dropped in Nagasaki, Japan. The bomb, "Fat Man", caused Japan's surrender in World War II Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-nagasaki
Photo: http://thebulletin.org/harrowing-story-nagasaki-bombing-mission8592 -
Japan's Surrender
Japan's surrender was the cause of the Hiroshima and the Nagasaki bombings. Japan's army was destroyed and Japan had no choice lfet but to surrender to the Allies, ending World War II Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/japan-surrenders
Photo: http://archive.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2011/08/07/why_did_japan_surrender/
