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Mussolini Becomes Dictator of Italy
Mussolini was put into power in 1922 but made himself a dictator in 1925. He carried out public workds programs and reduced the unemployment rate, making the people like him. -
Adolf Hitler Becomes Chancellor of Germany
Hitler becoming Germany's chancellor was a major turning point for the country. He wanted to do away with politics and make Germany powerful, and most of the German population supported this plan. -
Hitler Remilitarizes Rhineland
Hitler completely ignores the Treaty of Versialles by sending German military troops into the Rhineland to take it over. He remilitarizes it, then continues to take Austria, Czechoslovakia, and later Poland. -
Germany Annnexes Austria
Germany created a plan to overtake Austria, and the chancellor heard about it so he resigned due to pressure from Hitler. The next day, Hitler took his troops and captured Austria. -
Munich Pact
The agreement avoided war, but gave Czechoslovakia to Germany. It was signed by Neville Chamberlain (British prime minister) and Edouard Daladier (French prime minister), along with Adolf Hitler. -
Germany Invades Poland
Adolf Hitler invaded Poland in order to regain territory and ultimately rule the land. He forcefully came in by land and air, beginning World War II. -
Germany Conquers France
It started on May 10, and Hitler had two major operations to try and conquer France. It was a suprising defeat and earned Hitler France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. -
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Battle of Britain
German and Britain air forces battled over the United Kingdom, which was the largest bombing campain to date. Britain's victory was a major turning point, keeping London safe from a ground attack and preventing a German invastion. -
Germany, Italy, and Japan Form the Axis Powers
The Axis Powers recognized power over most of continental Europe. They wanted a territorial expansion to overthrow post international WWI order and the detruction or neutralization of the Soviet Union. -
Lend-Lease Act
The Land-Lease Act was a way to help assist countries in the war by transfering arms and defense materials. It was a way for the US to support the war without actually being a part of it and fighting. -
Germany Invades the Soviet Union
Hitler launched over 3 million German soldiers to overtake the Soviet Union. It was the crucial turning point for the war. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Hundreds of Japeneese fighter planes attack the naval base and destroyed about 20 naval vessels, 300 airplanes, and killed about 2,000 American soldiers. After about 2 years, the United States had joined in the fighting of World War II. -
The United States Enter The War
The United States enter World War II after the Japenese bomb Pearl Harbor, even though the war has been going on for a while before that. -
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Battle of Midway
The United States attacked Japan six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The US was able to know how Japan was going to attack because of code breaking. The battle allowed America to move into an offensive position. -
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Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was considered a turning point for the war in favor of the Allies. It was one of the bloodiest battles in history, with military and civilian casualties amounting to almost 2 million. -
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The Batlle of Guadalcanal
The Americans launched a surprise attack on Guadalcanal and took control of the air base under construction. Both sides had heavy losses, especially the Japaneese, so they were forced to leave in 1943. -
Operation Torch
Operation Torch was an invasion of French North Africa by British-Americans in World War II. -
Tehran Conference
The Tehran Conference was a meeting in which FDR, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stallin met to discuss how to win the war and potential terms for the peace agreement. -
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Battle of the Bulge
Hitler attempted to split the Allied armies in Northwest Europe with a surprise attack. The Americans fought hard even though they were surprsied and bought more time to provide defense, later neutralizing Germany forces. -
Yalta Conference
The second meeting between FDR, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. They discussed to demand Germany's surender and post war plans -
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Battle of Iwo Jima
American soldiers invaded Iwo Jima because they needed a base on the coast of Japan. The defending forces fought hard, but the Americans won the battle. There's a famous picture of the American flag being raised in victory after fighting. -
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Battle of Okinawa
The last and the biggest Pacific island battle in World War II. It involved American and Japaneese forces, losing almost 100,000 soldiers from both sides. -
V-E Day
On May 8th, 1945, German troops laided down their arms and stopped fighting, surrendering. Both Great Britian and the United States celebrated the Victory in Europe. -
The Atomic Bomb is Dropped on Hiroshima
The US became the first and only country to use atomic weaponry during a war. The bomb on the Japanese city ended World War II, but it's argured that it was also the start of the Cold War. -
V-J Day
On August 14, 1945, Japan officially surrendered to the Allies, ending World War II. (also my birthday ☺) -
Nuremberg Trials
The Nuremberg Trials were 13 trials where the Nazi war criminals were brought to justice. The criminals had crimes against peace and humanity. Adolf Hitler commited suicide and was not at the trials. -
Taft-Hartley Act
Better known as the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947. It restricted the power and activies of labor unions. -
Warsaw Pact
An agreement signed by the Soviet Union and seven of it's European satellites. It established a mutual defense organization that put Soviets in command of the armed forces.
