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World War 2 begins.
Germany invades Poland. -
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World War 2 Dates of Importance
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Attack on Pearl Harbor.
Pearl Harbor "A day that will live in infamy." The Japanese launch a surprise on the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. The U.S .joins the war. -
D-Day
American, British and Canadian forces storm the beaches of Normandy, France. -
Death of Hitler
Hitler commits suicide in his bunker in Berlin. Admiral Doenitz is appointed his successor. -
World War II Ends.
Japan Surrenders bringint the War to its end.