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Mao Zedong Heads Long March
In 1934, Moa Zedong heads the Long March from Canton to Southern Magnolia. The march covered 6,000 miles. The conditions were hard. The communists crossed 18 mountain ranges and 24 rivers in the flight from the Nationalist. -
Germany invades Poland; France and Great Britain declare war on Germany
In 1939, Germany invades Poland. This causees Great Britain and France to declare war. Adolf Hitler lead the invasion. This was the start of the war. -
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
In 1941, Japan attacks Pearl Harbor. The attack is lead by Yamamoto. Airplanes bomb Pearl Harbor and it leads to many casualties. Japan knew that if United States got invovled in the war, they could attack Japan from Pear Harbor. Pearl Harbor was the dagger at Japan's throat. -
Germany surrenders
In May of 1945, Germany surrenders to the Allies. The surrender was signed in Reims, France. The day after was declared VE day in many European countries. VE stands for Victory in Europe. -
The United Nations Formed
In 1945, United Nations if formed. This marks a major milestone in collaboration between countries. -
Allies use atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
During August-September in 1945, the Allies used atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The bomb was developed during the top secret "Manhattan Project." Albert Einstein came to the government with the idea to split an atom, and he assumed Hitler may already be working on it. v
