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Hilter took over
Adolf Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany. -
Poland get invaded by Nazi
Nazis invade Poland (Jewish pop. 3.35 million, the largest in Europe). Beginning of SS activity in Poland. -
Germany invades France
Paris is occupied by the Nazis. -
Germany Bombs London
The Battle of Britain was the German air force's attempt to gain air superiority over the RAF. -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese attack United States at Pearl Harbor. The next day the U.S. and Great Britain declare war on Japan. -
United States Join The War
President Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war against Japan. Germany and Italy, allied with Japan, declared war on the United States.