World War Two

Hitler's Rise

Jan 30, 1933

Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany, changing Germany and the world forever. When he became leader he strengthened the police force, otherwise known as the Gestapo.

Japan's Invasion of China

Jul 7, 1937

Japan invades China, initiating World War II in the Pacific region.

Britain, France's and Poland's treaty

Mar 31, 1939

Britain and France agree to protect Poland from invasions, to protect its borders.

The Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact

Aug 23, 1939

The Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact was signed this day. This was a non-aggressive agreement that would turn eastern Europe into spheres of influence for Germany and for the USSR.

The Invasion of Poland

Sep 1, 1939

During this day, Poland was invaded by Germany, starting World War II.

Britain and France's Aid

Sep 3, 1939

France and Britain honor the agreeement that they had signed, to help Poland, and send aid.

The Soviets Invade Poland

Sep 17, 1939

The Soviets invade Poland this day. Russia attacks Poland as an the agreement that they signed with Germany, stated that Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland would become spheres of influence/ colonies/ territories for Germany and the USSR.

Warsaw Surrenders

Sep 27, 1939

Warsaw ( the capital of Poland) surrenders, and the Polish government is forced to leave in exile, through Romania. Germany and Russia then divided the land amongst each other.

The Russian Invasion of Finland

Mar 12, 1940

Russia invades Finland, starting the "winter war", due to Russia's attack, Finland made an armistice, and gave some of its land to Russia since it had lost the "winter war". The land given was mainly part of the coast of Finland.

Germany Invades Denmark and Norway

Apr 9, 1940

Germany invades both Denmark and Norway, forcing Denmark to surrender. Denmark surrendered the day of the invasion.

Luxembourg Surrenders

May 10, 1940

The Netherlands Surrenders

May 14, 1940

Belgium Surrenders

May 28, 1940

Norway Surrenders

Jun 9, 1940

Norway surrenders after two months of fighting Germany.

Italy Joins the Axis

Jun 10, 1940

Italy joins the Axis, and enters World War II.

Italy invades France's Southern Region

Jun 21, 1940

France, already being attacked by Germany in the north, is invaded by Italy in the south.

France's Armistice

Jun 22, 1940

France makes an armistice with Germany, that gave Germany the entire northern area of France.

Romania Cedes Land

Jun 28, 1940

Romania cedes its eastern region, and the northern half of Bukovina to Soviet Ukraine.

Axis Begins Attacks in Africa

Sep 13, 1940

Libya (controlled by Italy) attacks Egypt (controlled by Britain).

The Tripartite Pact

Sep 27, 1940

Germany, Italy and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact, an agreement/ treaty for the axis powers.

The Battle of Britain Ends

Oct 31, 1940

The Battle of Britain was one of the most well known air wars of WWII, it resulted with the British victorious.

New Nations Join the Axis

Nov 23, 1940

From November 20th to November 23rd 1940, three nations joined the axis, these nations were Slovakia, Romania and Hungary.

Bulgaria Joins the Axis Powers

Mar 1, 1941

Yugoslavia Surrenders

Apr 17, 1941

After fighting Germany, Italy, and Bulgaria Yugoslavia is defeaten and is broken apart.

Pearl Harbor is Bombed

Dec 7, 1941

Pearl Harbor is bombed by the Japanese.

The United States Joins the War

Dec 8, 1941

The United states declares War on Japan, and enters World War II, on the Allied side. Japan sends troops to Indochina, the Philippines and Singapore.

Axis Powers Declare War on The United States

Dec 11, 1941

The Axis powers ( Germany, Italy, and Japan) declare war on the United States.

Axis Attacks the Soviets

Jun 28, 1942

The Axis Powers launch an attack against the Soviets and capture land up to the Crimean Peninsula.

Soviets Lauch Attack on Romania and Hungary

Nov 23, 1942

The Soviets counter attack Romania and Hungary.

Soviets Defeat the German Sixth Army

Feb 2, 1943

The Soviets defeat the German Sixth Army and cause them to surrender, after Hitler ordered them not to retreat.

The US and Britain Land on Sicily

Jul 10, 1943

Britain, and the US land on Sicily, and take control.

Benito Mussolini is Deposed

Jul 24, 1943

The leader of Italy is deposed, a new government is made and Pietro Badoglio leader, since he opposed Nazi Germany.

Allies Land Near Naples

Sep 9, 1943

Allied troops land near Naples, leading to the end of Italy's help to Germany.

D-Day

Jun 6, 1944

Allied troops land in Normandy, opening a new path for them to reach Germany.

Finland Makes Armistice with the Soviets

Sep 12, 1944

Finland drops out of the Axis Powers, and makes peace with the USSR.

Warsaw's Liberation

Oct 5, 1944

Warsaw is liberated by the Soviets, in order to fight Germany.

US Troops Land in the Philippines

Oct 20, 1944

Massive Liberation

Dec 31, 1944

By the end of December most of France, Belgium and southern Netherlands were liberated.

Soviets Surround Berlin

Apr 16, 1945

The end of the war was near, the Soviet were surrounding the capital of Germany and where Hitler was hiding.

Hitler Commits Suicide

Apr 30, 1945

The leader of the Nazis, Adolf Hitler, the most hated man in the world, comits suicide after being surrounded by the Soviets.

Germany Surrenders to the Allied Forces and the Soviets

May 9, 1945

Germany surrendered to the Western Forces on the 7th, and surrendered to the Soviets on the 9th.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Aug 9, 1945

The United States drops the deadliest weapons used in war on Hiroshima (6th of August) and Nagasaki (9th of August), both cities of Japan.

Japan Surrenders

Sep 2, 1945

Japan surrenders today, bringing end to the war that cost humanity 3% of its population or the death of 60 million.