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Germany invades Poland
The war begins when the Germans invaded Poland. They used a new type of welfare called blitzkrieg (mass tanks.) Supporting the tanks were waves of aircraft that bombed emeny positions and dropped paratroopers to cut their supply lines.On September 27, the Polish capital fell to the Germans. By October 5th, the army of Poland was defeated. -
Tripartite Pact
Germany, Italy, and Japan sign a treaty that makes all three countries allies against England and France. The United States sees this as a warning sign: stop helping France and England. (The United States traded fifty oold destroyers to England for naval and air bases in the Western Hemisphere in exchange.) -
Yamamoto plans Pearl Harbor
Isokou Yamamoto wanted to include Peal Habor into Japan's war plans, SInce the attack was so risky, it took committment on his part to get it approved. Yamamoto wanted to attack America earlier but there were some technical difficulties. HIs attack on Pearl Harbor ended many lives, -
The Excecutive Order 8802
President Roosevelt gives rights to African Americans and women during the war. The result of this was women nurses and African American soldiers. -
Pearl Harbor is attacked
Hundreds of Japanese fighter planes strike Pearl Harbor, near Honolulu, Hawaii. More than 2,000 American sailors and soldiers died and along with 1,000 were wounded. After three days after this major event, Italy and Germany declare on the United States -
The Battle of Midway
It was fought in the Pacific Ocean between Japan and the United States. Japan's goal was to destroy America's Pacific Fleet. It was a turning point in the war. The Japanese Navy lost four of its largest carriers. It was months after the suprise attack at Pearl Harbor. -
Battle of Stalingrad
German troops attempt to take over the Soviet Union. They failed greatly against the Soviets and the harsh Russian winter. During the cold climate, Germany surrendered. -
Battle of the Bulge
Largest land battle ever fought by the United States Army.The goal was to split the allied armies by means a blitzkrieg thrust through Ardenes to the Antwerp. American soldiers defeat German troop, winnning this battle. -
Germany Surrenders
The Soviets were approaching Berlin from the east and the Western allies were approaching from the west. Hitler knew he was going to be defeated so he killed himself. -
American drops bombs on Japan
America dropped the first atomic bomb named "Little Boy" on Hiroshima. Then on August 9th, America dropped another atomic bomb called "Fat MAn" on Nagasaki. -
V-J Day
Victory over Japan Day is when Japan surrenders. The war is over. -
Japan finally surrenders
After the United States warned Japan to surrender twice or they will do massive destruction (atomic bombs)
