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Invasion of Poland
In 1939 Hitler and the Germany army invaded Poland, further breatking the treaty of Versailles, in order to take the country. -
Britain and France declare war on Germany
Two days after the invasion of Poland, the western European powers declare war on Nazi Germany. -
German invasion of Western Europe
After nearly a year of war with Britain and France, German troops invaded the low countries (Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands) and proceeded to take them over. Finally, the troops invaded France and Paris fell to the Nazis. -
The Soviets annex Baltic states
With the help and approval of the Germans, the Communist Soviets annex the Baltic states - Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. -
Battle of Britain begins
The Battle of Britiain is a phrase used to describe the almost constant bombings of British cities during World War II. -
Lend-Lease act signed by US Congress
The Lend-Lease act allowed President Roosevelt to lend so-called surplus supplies to the war efforts and to any country he deemed to be "protecting the US". -
Germany invades the Soviet Union
Breaking the Non-Agression Pact that was put into play during WWI and shattering their alliance with the Soviets, Germany invaded the Soviet Union and a military maneuver called Operation Barbarossa. This escapade didn't last long due to the harsh Russian winter. -
Battle of El Alamein
The Battle of El Alamein took place in Egypt, a battle between the Brits on one side and the Germans and Italians on the other. The defeat of the fascists in this battle allowed for the Allies to make ground in southern Italy. -
Allies land in Sicily, Italy
After the Battle of El Alamein, the Allies make their way into Sicily, Italy, where they can slowly work their way inland. -
D-Day
D-Day, known widely as the end of World War II, took place on June 6, 1944, when mostly British, American and Canadian troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. This is one of the bloodiest and deadliest battles of the war but allowed the Allies to gain footing on continental Europe.
