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World War ll
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Hitler's Rise to Power
Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany. Chancellor is similar to a Prime Minister. -
The Beginning of the War In Europe
Hitler becomes obsessed with creating the "perfect" race and getting rid of all other races. He strives to occupy every country and drive the inhabitants out. German troops invade Poland. Britain and France declare war on Germany. -
Italy Joins the War
Italy joins the war, siding with Germany. -
The Tripartite Pact
Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartitie Act, allying them together. -
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. -
America Joins the War
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, America officially declares war on Japan. -
Germany Declares War on US
Through December ll-13, Nazi Germany and its Axis powers declare war on the United States. -
August - November, 1942
US troops halt the Japanese island-hopping advance towards Australia Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Meanwhile, British troops defeat the Germans and Italians at El Alamein in Egypt, sending the Axis forces in chaotic retreat across Libya to the eastern border of Tunisia. -
Opening a Second Front
British and US troops successfully land on the Normandy beaches of France, opening a "Second Front" against the Germans. -
The Germans Retreat
The Germans launch a final offensive in the west, known as the Battle of the Bulge, in an attempt to re-conquer Belgium and split the Allied forces along the German border. By January 1, 1945, the Germans are in retreat. -
The Soviet's Final Offensive
The Soviets launch their final offensive, encircling Berlin. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
Hitler commits suicide by shooting himself in the head, in his underground bunker with his wife, Eva Braun. -
Germany Surrenders (May 7-9)
Germany surrenders to the western Allies, then, two days later, surrender to the Soviets. -
The Soviets Declare War on Japan
The Soviets declare war on Japan and invade Manchuria. -
Nagasaki is Bombed
Having dropped a bomb on Hiroshima three days earlier, the United States drops a bomb on Nagasaki. -
Japan Surrenders
Japan surrenders, ending World War ll.
