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Mao Zedong Heads Long March
In 1934, lead by Mao Zedong, the Communists retreated from the Nationalists. They traveled hiked north from southeast China 6,000 miles for over year. Many people died from the cold, shortage of food and water, and exhaustion. However, Mao Zedong's popularity increased greatly during and after the Long March. -
Germany invades Poland; France and Great Britain declare war on Germany
In 1934 Germany invaded Poland and France and then Great Britain declared war on Germany. Hitler invaded German to regain lost terriotry and extend his power. Hitler tried out the blitzkrieg method when invading Poland. -
Japan Attacks Peark Harbor
In 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, a U.S. base in Hawaii The attack was planned by Admiral Yamamoto. The U.S. broke a Japanese code and knew they where attacking but not when or where. 2500 people died in this attack, and after FDR asked Congress to declare war on Japan and Germany. -
Germany Surrenders
In 1945 after several years of fighting Germany surrendered, The Germans surrendered after the Allies bombed Berlin repeatedly. On May 7, 1945 General Eisenhower accepted the surrender from the German military. -
Allies use atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
In 1945 the allies used atomic bombs on Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaski. The Allies had bombed Tokyo as a warning before but Japan did not surrender so the Allies used atomic bombs. The boms killed about 70,000 people in both cities. With thousands of more deaths later that year due to the bombs. -
The United Nation Formed
In 1945 the United Nations formed. The United Nations was formed after World War II to promote international cooperation. In 1945 representatives of 50 nations met to complete the charter of the United Nations.
