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Adolf Hitler becomes leader of Nazi Party
Adolf Hitler, a WW1 veteran, becomes leader of the Nazi Party. He promoted Pan-Germanism, antisemitsm, and anti-communism. -
Benito Mussolini appointed Prime Minister of Italy
Mussolini, an Italian politician, ruled as the Prime Minister of Italy in 1922. He ruled constitutionally under democracy until 1925, when he started a legal dictatorship -
Josef Stalin sole dictator of the Soviet Union (USSR)
Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union. One thing he is known for is starting the Great Purge -
Japan’s Army seizes Manchuria, China
The Japanese army invaded Manchuria, China. Manchuria remained under Japenese occupation until the end of WWII -
Hitler is named Chancellor of Germany
The popular anti-semitist german was elected chancellor of Germany. -
Italian Army invades Ethiopia in Africa
The invasion started the second Italo-Ethiopian War. It lasted for one year and resulted in the occupation of Ethiopia -
Neutrality Acts passed by US Congress
The US wanted to remain neutral, and when the war started, Roosevelt officially proclaimed the US neutral. The Acts were passed due to the growing turmoil. -
Militarist take control of Japanese Government
Milatarists overthrow the government to take total control of the country and become a toltalitarian state -
1936 Hitler sends troops into Rhineland of Germany in violation of the Versailles Treaty
Adolf Hitler invades the demilitarized zone, Rhineland, which violated the Treaty of Versailles -
1937 Japan’s army pillages Nanjing, China; massacre a quarter of a million people.
Japanese forces invade china, and began a mass murder and mass rape episode that would go on to last 6 weeks. Between 40,000 and 300,000 chinese sivilians and unarmerd soldiers were said to be killed. -
Munich Pact signed giving the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia to Germany
The agreement was signed by Britain, France, Italy, and Germany. Sudetenland was given to Germany. -
Nazis begin rounding up Jews for labor camps
Nazis began rounding up Jews to send to their concentration camps where they would be tortured and/or killed. This period was known as the Holocaust -
Nazi-Soviet Pact signed by Hitler and Stalin
Representatives from each country came together to sign a non-aggression pact stating that both countries wouldn't fight eachother. -
Nazis invade Poland; Britain and France declare war on Germany
1.5 million German troops invaded Poland, completely controlling all aspects of this fight. This invasion intiated WWII -
Nazis invade Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium – take control
German troops invade Denmark, a country of neutrality, violating the German-Danish non-aggressive agreement -
Germany invades France and forces it to surrender
Was known as the Fall of FRance because German troops invaded the wetsern Europe countries and in less than 6 weeks, France surrendered -
Battle of Britain – Royal Air Force defeats German Air Force to prevent invasion of their island
It was the first all-air battle in history. Churchill led his troops to victory over the German air force -
First time Peacetime Draft in US
All men aged 18-65 were required to register for the draft due to the conflicts in Europe. -
Hitler breaks Pact with Stalin’s Russia and invades - USSR which now joins England in fighting the Germans
Hitler invades the Soviet Union, breaking the pact made with Stalin a year before. -
Japanese invade French Indochina (Viet. Laos, Cambodia)
Japan invaded French Indochina to stop China from importing arms to French Indochina -
Churchill and FDR issue the Atlantic Charter
Churchill and FDR meet to sign an agreement to join forces -
Dec. 7 Pearl Harbor in Hawaii attacked by Japanese Naval and Air forces, US declares war on Japan, Germany and Italy declare war on the US - Dec. 9
Japan conducts a suprise attack on the military base in Oahu, Hawaii. The U.S. faced a blinding defeat in utter chaos. -
Japanese Americans interned in isolated camps
Due to the Japanese conspirancy, all Japanese-americans were forced to be held under control at internment camps for caution. -
Philippines fall to Japanese – Bataan Death March
McArthur's troops were pushed to the western penninsula of Bataan where they were forced to surrender. The Japanese forced 75,000 Filipino-American troops to march 65 miles to a labor camp. Many troops died along the way. -
Battle of Midway, turning point of war in the Pacific
A decisive naval battle won by the U.S. over Japan that lasted 3 days. This was a turning point for us moving forward. -
Russians stop Nazi advance at Stalingrad save Moscow
Russia defeats the Nazis, over coming Luftwaffe -
British and US forces defeat German and Italian armies in North Africa
The Allied war effort was dominated by the British Commonwealth. They defeated the armies of Germany and Italy. -
Zoot Suit Riots – Los Angeles, CA
Young Mexican-Americans were beaten by a band of sailors, which started a few days of rioting -
July - Italy surrenders, Mussolini dismissed as Prime Min.
Italy surrenders, government takes over and Mussolini is dismissed. He was later killed -
D-Day invasion of France at Normandy by Allies
Allied forces swarm five beaches in France. It was a great victory -
Paris retaken by Allies Forces
Allied forces win over France, take it back over themselves -
Battle of the Bulge – last offensive of German Forces
Allied forces are blindsided by the Nazis. But as they run out of supplies, Hitler faced another loss. -
US forces return to recapture the Philippines
Japan controlled the Philippines, so US forces stepped in to recapture the Philippines, and drive Japan out. -
FDR dies, Harry S. Truman becomes President
FDR dies in office, Harry S. Truman faces a hard job while his nation is at war. -
V-E Day, war ends in Europe
Stands for victory in Europe day, as the day tht GErmany surrendered -
V-J Day, Japan surrenders to Allied Forces
Victory in Japan day, Japan surrenders, meaning the war is essentially over. -
First Atomic Bombs dropped
First bomb is dropped in Hiroshima, devastating all land and killing thousands. -
War Crimes Trials held in Nuremburg, Germany; Manila, Philippines and Tokyo, Japan.
When World War II eneded, the Allied Powers chose to punish enemy leaders who committed terrible crimes during the war. -
WW2 Video
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/world-war-ii-history/videos/america-enters-world-war-ii America Enters WWII - 5 Mins
