-
Hitler becomes Führer of Germany
On August 8, 1933 Hitler became the Führer of Germany. -
German President Hindenburg dies
German President Hindenburg dies causing Hitler to become dictator of Germany. -
Franco declared head of Spanish State
Franco become Spanish Leader in 1936 during Spanish Civil War. After 2 years the War is over and he becomes Dictator with the help of Nazi Germany and the Spanish Fascist. -
Japan invades China
Japan invades China on July 7, 1937 near Peiping in North China. Japanese murders 3,000,000 to over 10,000,000 people. -
Munich Pact
The Munich pact was an agreement between the British and the Germans signed in 1938. This is the appeasement the British gave the Germans. -
Hitler threatens Jews during Reichstag speech.
On January 3, 1939 Hitler threatens the Jews. -
Nazi Germany and Soviet Union for "alliance"
Nazi Germany and Soviet Union sign the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact where both countries agree not to use any military forces against each other for 10 years. -
Hitler invades Poland
Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. This is known as the start of WWII Europe. -
France and Britain Declare War on Germany
In response to Germany invading Poland, Britain and France declare war opposing Germany. -
Churchill becomes Prime Minister of Britain
On May 10,1940 Winston Churchill replaces Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister of Britain. -
Miracle at Dunkirk
German surround the British troops but somehow the British was able to evacuate. The code name for this battle was Operation Dynamo. -
Italy joins the War
On June 10, 1940 Italy joined the war as a fascist country. -
Period: to
Battle of Britain
This air war ended in defeat for Nazi Germany. -
Hitler invades Russia
-
Pearl Harbor
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, causing the US to join WWII. -
Battle of El Alamein
The Battle of El Alamein was the final battle between the British and the German-Itailians. -
Surrender at Stalingrad
One of the German armies surrenders after 7 months of fighting and being surrounded by the Russians. -
Italy surrenders
Italy surrenders to the Allies on September 8,1943 -
D-Day
156,000 of the allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. The Allies win this battle and some say a turning point in WWII. This battle was also known as Operation Overload. -
Truman becomes US president
After FDR dies Truman becomes the US president. -
Death of Roosevelt
On April 12, 1945 FDR passed away. -
Mussolini captured and executed
Italians captured and executed their leader, Mussolini, on April 28, 1945 and joined the allies. -
Hitler commits suicide
When the Soviets invade Berlin Hitler kills himself -
V-E Day
V-E Day stands for Victoryover Europe. germany surrendersto the Allies -
V-J Day
Japan surrenders to Allies ending World War II.
