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Rise of Fascism and Nazism
Adolfo Hitler is named reach chancellor. Germany became a dictatorship ruled by Hitler and the Nazis. This led to World War 2 -
Neutrality Act
It was the first act. It prohibitied the export of “arms, ammunition, and implements of war”. -
Germany’s expansion and annexation of Austria
Hitler was trying to build a giant German Empire in Europe. German invaded East and West Austria. Austria was annexed in March. -
Blitzkrieg attack on Poland
Poland was attacked by Germany. At the end of the month Poland had surrendered to Germany. -
Battle of Britain
Britian's Second World War air campaign. It was produced by the Germans going against the United Kingdom -
Lend-Lease Act
It was a plan for providing US military aid to other countries and nations. It permitted us to support wihtout being overextended. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
An attack on the U.S. Naval base of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This attack was led by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The attack led to the United States' joining into World War 2. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
An attack on the U.S. Naval base of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This attack was led by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The attack led to the United States' joining into World War 2. -
Transition of the US home front to War production
After the attack on Pearl Harbor the Americans joined the war. The production of supplies and ammunition skyrocketed. Women also joined the war effort by working and producing supplies. -
Liberation of Madjdanek (concentration camp)
These were the Soviet prisinors of war, mostly Jews. -
Battle of Midway
A turning point in the Pacific campaign; six months after Pearl Harbor. An important Naval Battle -
Battle of Stalingrad
Nazi Army bombs the Soviet city of Stalingrad. One of the bloodiest battles in history. -
Invasion of Africa by Eisenhower
The US had Allied landings on the western coast of North Africa. in the end the African Korps surrendered. -
The Battle of the Bulge
Adolph Hitler attempted to split the Allied armies in northwest Europe. This resulted in the neutralization of the German counteroffensive despite heavy casualties. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
The US captured a Japanese Island. It was an American Victory. -
Battle of Okinawa
WW2's last and biggest Pacific Island Battle. Allied forces invade Japense Islands. -
V-E Day
AKA victory in europe day. Marks the unconditional surrender of Germany. -
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The world's first deployed atomic bomb. Led to Japans surrender in WW2 -
V-J Day
AKA victory over japan day. The day Japan surrendered, subsequently ending WW2.
