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Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
In Moscow Russia, Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin signed a document known as the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact. This treaty prevented any war or battles from occurring between the two countries. -
Invasion of Poland
Hitler orders an invasion for Nazi German to take over Poland . As a result, Britain and France declare war on Germany. This particular invasion is important because it is the official beginning of Wolrd War II. -
Hitler Launches Blitzkrieg
Also known as the "Lightning War", Hitler launches the first physical invasion on Poland. -
France Signs Treaty with Germany
Also known as the Armistice, France signs a treaty with Germany, forcing Germany to surrender to French troops. -
Battle of Dunkirk
German forces invade multiple parts of France; however, British troops were able to safely retreat with very few casualties. -
Battle of Britain
The new prime minister of England, Winston Churchill addresses the citizens with a speech. In his speech he encourages all people to fight against the German forces. -
The London Blitz
German troops bomb and terrorize English troops and cities. This famous set of attacks was important because, the attacks were ultimately a failure. With each bombing, English troops were more and more determined to defeat Germany. -
Lend-Lease Act
The United States signs a document with Britain. The Lend-Lease Act states that the United will provide military support to Britain in return for Defense . -
Operation Barbarossa
Hitler begins a new operation known as "Operation Barbarossa". This expedition is the beginning of Hitler's conquest to capture Soviet Russia and to gain their land and resources. -
Seige of Leningrad
Beginning towards the end of the summer of 1941, Nazi Germany invades a Russian city known as Leningrad. The overall siege lasted for around two and a half years. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan, currently an ally of Nazi Germany, uses planes to attack and bomb Pearl Harbor. The event used Japanese kamikazes, or pilots who would rig a plane with explosives, then fly the aircraft into densely populated areas. Pearl Harbor was significant because it was the first attack that got the United States officially involved in World War II -
Battle of Midway
Nearly half a year after the attacks on Pear Harbor, the United States forces attack Japanese troops on the island of Midway. This was mad possible due to improvement in the ability to decode enemy messages. -
Battle of Stalingrad
In this battle, German Nazis fought against Russian soldiers who , at the time, were part of the Soviet Union. This was an essential event in World War II, as the Russians were successful in defeating the Germans. -
Invasion of Italy
British allied forces begin invasion on the Italian peninsula. -
D-Day
French armies begin to invade the beaches of Normandy, France. This event would be one of the most memorable days in World War II, as France was victorious over Nazi Germany, completely freeing them of German control. -
Battle of the Bulge
German soldiers invaded parts of western Europe using Hitler's blitzerkrieg method. Most of the battles were successful because the quick attacks caught the Allied forces off guard. -
Germany Surrenders
Adolf Hitler along with the Nazi party surrenders, giving up all power gained by Nazi Germany. This event was important because it was a precursor to the end of World War II -
Bombing of Hiroshima
After endless attempts to try to get Japan to surrender, the United Stated drops a nuclear bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, killing over 70,000 people. Three days later, another bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki. This tragedy was important because it brought an end to war with Japan. -
Japan Surrenders
After a long battle against the United States, Japan finally surrenders. After a second bombing in the city of Nagasaki, August 9th 1945, Japan's leader Hideki Tojo prepares to surrender. Nearly one month later, Japan surrenders, bringing an end to World War Two. Along with this, the United States gains Japan as an ally.
