1939-1945 World War ll

The Start

Sep 1, 1939

Germany invades Poland, marking what many regards as the start of the war, though Japan invaded China on July 7, 1937. Two days later, France and the United Kingdom declare war on Germany.

Phoney War

Apr 8, 1940

This is when Germany invades Norway.

Churchill becomes Prime Minister

May 10, 1940

Winston Churchill is forever remembered for his contributions as Prime Minister during World War II. On May 10, 1940, with the Germans attacking western Europe, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain resigned and King George VI asked Churchill to become Prime Minister and form a government.

Take Over

Jun 22, 1940

Now Germany has control of much of Western Europe including France.

battle of britain

Jul 10, 1940

Germany launches an air war, known as the Battle of Britain, against the United Kingdom.

Drafting

Sep 16, 1940

The United States instituted the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, which required all men between the ages of 21 and 45 to register for the draft.

Tripartite Pact

Sep 22, 1940

Italy, Germany, and Japan grouped up to take over the world

Air raid

Dec 7, 1941

On this day the Japanese bombed navy beaches on Oahu, Hawaii. This event brought the U.S. into World War ll.

Battle of Midway

Jun 7, 1942

This is when America strikes back against the bombings and defeats Japan in the Battle of Midway.

Invasion of Sicily

Jul 9, 1942

This is when the Allied forces invade Sicily

Italy Surrendered

Sep 8, 1943

This is when Italy surrenders, but Germany still occupies northern Italy.

Battle of Strangland

May 11, 1944

This was the biggest and deadliest battle ever. there were 2 million people in the battle, and there were 1.9 million causalities.

Operation Overlord

Jun 6, 1944

D-day also known as Operation Overlord was when the allied forces invade the beaches of Normandy. This was one of the biggest battles ever.

Battle of Bulge

Dec 16, 1944

On December 16, 1944, the German military launched the Battle of the Bulge. It was a last-ditch German military counter-offensive against the Allied armies in the West. Hitler hoped that the German counter-attack would surround the British and American armies and stall the Allied offensive against Germany.

battle of Okinawa Japan

Mar 1, 1945

The battle of Okinawa Japan would provide Allied forces with an airbase from which bombers could strike Japan and an advanced anchorage for Allied fleets. From Okinawa, US forces could increase air strikes against Japan and blockade important logistical routes, denying the home islands of vital commodities

Battle of Iwo Japan

Mar 26, 1945

This was a huge battle for the Americans. This was also the largest tank battle ever.

The End of Hitler

Apr 30, 1945

This is the day when Hitler, the leader of the Nazis killed himself.

V-E day

May 8, 1945

This is when Germany finally surrenders to the Allied forces, marking V-E day.

Bombing of Hiroshima

Aug 6, 1945

This is when the Americans dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. About 66,000 people died, and 69,000 people were injured.

Bombing of Nagasaki

Aug 9, 1945

America dropped another bomb on Japan called the Fat Man bomb, but this time was on Nagasaki. There were about 39,000 people died, and 25,000 people injured.

Controlled Paris

Aug 25, 1945

On this day the Allied Forces took back Paris from Germany.

V-J Day

Sep 2, 1945

This was an amazing day in history. This is when Japan surrendered to the Allies, It also was the end of World War ll.