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Soccer day
One day, everyone just stopped the fighting and the rivalrly and played the sport they all loved. Soccer. It lasted 24 hours. -
Zimmerman Telegram
Germany tried to convince Mexico to turn their back on USA, if germany won they would help Mexico regain their old land. But mexico denied. it couldve been a deciding point in the future. -
Mussolini becomes prime minister of Italy
after he created his own governemnt party, Italy was hit with a crisis, seen as the only capable man to take charge. -
Joseph stalin becomes leader of Soviet Union
After the death of Lenin, Stalin takes the name as dictator of Soviet Union, trying to make them into an industrial nation. -
Hitler becomes fuhrer
After gaining the support of Germany, Paul von Hindenburg chooses Hitler as chancellor. -
Italy tries to invade Ethiopia
As Benito Mussolini tried to flex his power, he tried to invade Ethiopia which was frowned upon by the rest of the world. They couldnt gain control of Ethiopia. -
Spanish Civil War
a war between the nationalists and the republicans. In 1939 the nationalists won, Francisco Franco became ruler from 1939 till 1975. -
Rome-Berlin Axis formed
an agreement between Germany and Italy, started by Italy's foreign minister Galeazzo Ciano. It later included Japan. -
Annexing of Austria
After the German officials "bullied" the Austrian officials, they resigned the 11th, the next day, Austria was invaded by Hitler and his troops. -
Nanking Massacre
over 300,000 chinese were murdered by Japanese forces. It lasted over 6 weeks and isnt talked about much, yet Japan has admitted to it happening. -
Nazi-Soviet non-agression pact
They were enemies, but knowing the potiental of both, came into an agreement to stop all military action against each other for one decade. -
Germany invades Poland.
1.5 million German troops attacked Poland early in the morning. Hitler claimed it was a defensive action, yet France And Britain werent convinced they later declared war on Germany. Poland was no match for Germany. -
Winston Churchill becomes prime minister
Winston churchill was elected to prime minister,He was loved by all and was part of the alied forces. -
Battle of Britain
It was a battle that was only fought only in the air. Hitler aimed at towns. Hitler wanted control of lower Britain. -
Tojo is elected as Prime minister
already was minister of war, tojo was elected as prime minister by the emperor, he kept both jobs. -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese kamukazis attacked the base, 2000 soldiers died, alot of ships and planes were destroyed. America later declared war on Japan. -
Gas chambers
a method to get rid of the unfit or the trouble makers in the concetration camps. they got fooled thinkinh they were gonna take a shower, but they were actually going to die in gas. -
Battle of Midway
It was a major naval battle. American forces suffered around over 90000 deaths. It ended in a Japanese defeat. It was a turning point. -
manhattan project
an effort to make an atomic bomb, it was supported by Canada and GBR. many sites were in New Mexico. If they didnt start this project, The axis' were probably going to win the war. -
Battle of Stalingrad
A major battle in WW2, Nazi Germant and its allies versus Soviet alone. It was a very bloody battle, casualites in soldiers and civillians. The soviet one, but because they were already adapted to their surroudnings. The axis forces had little food and ammunition. -
D-Day
over 15000 allied soldiers landed in Normandy. One of the largest operations ever. Few days later there were more than 300000+ men, the allied forces pushed Germany out of Northwest france. It ended in an allied win. A major win. -
making of the V-2 rocket
the first ever guided missle was made by the Nazis. Over 3 thousand rockets were made. They were shot at London, over 10000 died. -
Battle of the Bulge
It was a German attack on the allie forces. The objective was to recapture the harbor at antwerp. It was the deadliest battle fought by the us in ww2. -
Death of mussolini
Mussolini was captured by local people and him and his mistress were executed. two days before hitler commited suicide. -
Death of Roosevelt.
Fdr was the longest serving president ever. Affected with polio, it didnt stop him from becoming rhe president and leading. He leaded the US into WW2. The dropping of the bombs were most likely being discussed when he was alive. Roosevelt died of a Cerebral hemorrage. -
Hitler commits suicide
Adolf Hitler, in hus bunker commited suicide. With his girlfriend Eva Braun. He took a pill and shot himself. He probably killed himself because he knew it was all over. -
VE day
The war was over, everyone was out on the streets celebrating. flags were out, soldiers were returning. it was rebuilding time. -
Atomic bomb dropped in Hiroshima
The war with germany was over but Japan was still on. The first atomic bomb to be ever used in a war, It killed 80000 on impact. This was a major step for the ending of the war, -
Dropping of atomic bomb in Nagasaki
A few days after Hiroshima, another bomb was dropped but this one immeditely ended the war. Japan surrendered. It was the end of a war that killed many civillians and soldiers. -
V-J day
It is called victory over Japan. Many celebrated, but recently many celebrations were called off due to the new friendship with Japan.
