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World War ll
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beginning of the war
Germany Invades Poland then France and Great Britain enter war against Germany because of the Treaty they have with Poland. -
The first attack on Britain
In the first attack on British territory, the Germans hit the Brits at the Firth of Forth they damage cruisers South-Hampton and Edinburgh and the destroyer Mohawk. -
The first attack on Germany
The British drop the first bombs on German soil as the RAF hits the seaplane base at Hornum. -
The attack of Pearl Harbor
hundreds of Japanese warplanes, launched from aircraft carriers far out at sea, attack the American Pacific fleet anchored at Pearl Harbor this is when the U.S join the war. -
The Wannsee Conference
The Wannsee Conference in Germany establishes the "Final Solution" for Jews in Europe. This plan would attempt to kill 11 million people. -
A year at war
After a year at war, more than 35,000 Americans in uniform had died. -
The battle of Berlin
The Battle of Berlin begins Bombing of the German capital will go on until march -
Monte Cassino
Monte Cassino is bombed. -
The bombing of Hiroshima
seconds after the bomb is dropped the city of Hiroshima is destroyed the single bomb whipped out 40,000 men woman and children. -
japan surrenders
The Japanese sign ceremonial surrender terms aboard the U.S.S. Missouri