World War II By El hermano de la Gaunt (Gael F.S) Sep 1, 1939 Germany invades Poland Sep 3, 1939 France and U.K declare the war to Germany. Period: 1940 to 1944 German attack over Belgium, Netherlands and France don't look here, look at us :) Apr 30, 1945 Hitler commites suicide. May 8, 1945 Germans troops surrender