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Nonaggression Pact
Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Nonaggression Pact, which secretly accepts Germany's plan to invade Poland. -
Germany Invades Poland
Germany invades Poland in a blitzkrieg, which is a "lightning war." England and France declare war on Germany. This is the official start of World War II. -
Isolationism
American sentiment heavily favored isolationism. The US declares neutrality. -
Canada Declares War on Germany.
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Poland Surrenders
Warsaw, Poland, surrenders to German forces. Poland is partitioned by Germany and Russia. -
First Attack on Britain
The Germans damage cruisers South-Hampton and Edinburgh and ther destroyer Mohawk. -
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The Winter War
The Soviet Union invades Finland and occupy a part of Poland. They end up taking over Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia. -
The Soviet Union Is Kicked Out of the League of Nations
The Soviet Union is expelled from the League of Nations for its aggression against Finland. -
Olympics Canceled
The 1940 Olympic Games, which were supposed to be held in Finland, are cancelled. -
British Drop Bombs on German Soil
The British drop the first bombs on German soil as the RAF hits the seaplane base at Hornum. -
Germany invades Denmark and Norway
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Germany invades Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg.
Germany invades Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg. British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain resigns. Winston Churchill replaces him.
