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Hitler Invades Poland
Hitler invades Poland. Two days later, France & Great Britain declare war. -
Battle of France
From May 10th to June 22, Nazis invade France and push the French & British to Dunkirk. -
Battle of Britain
Seven months of bombing leads to the Nazis calling off the attack; considered to be an Allied victory. -
Battle of Midway
Allied forces beat Japan at Midway for first Pacific victory. -
Invasion of Soviet Union
Nazis invade the Soviet Union, despite the Non-Agression Pact. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese attack the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor. This event cause the US to enter the war. -
Allied Victory in North Africa
US and British troops land at several points on the beaches of Algeria and Morocco in French North Africa. -
Allies Invade Contential Europe
US and British troops land on Sicily. By mid-August, the Allies control Sicily. -
Allies Invade France
D-Day, storming of the beaches @ Normandy. -
US lands on Philippines.
MacArthur keeps his promise.
