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RUSSIA ENTERS WAR PREP
Russia enters a "Period Preparatory to War", which in layman's terms is an informal mobilization. -
START OF WORLD WAR 1
The formal declaration of The Great War occured on July 28 1914. -
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RUSSIA MOBILIZES
Russia exits its "Period Preparatory to War" and officially prepares for World War 1. -
AMERICA ENTERS WW1
After interception in the "Zimmerman Telegram", the US enters WW1 in order to avoid an alliance between Mexico and Germany -
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BATTLE OF ARRAS
A battle against the Germans by the British that ultimately resulted in the withdrawal of Germany, the freedom of British communication lines, and putting an end to the stalemate of the Western Front. -
END OF WW1, SIGNING OF THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES
The treaty that officially created peace, but caused dissatisfaction for Germany. -
HERBERT HOOVER ELECTED PRESIDENT
The president of the US that oversaw the Great Depression was brought into office. -
BEGIN OF GREAT DEPRESSION
American stock market crash, compiled with several other economic issues, plunges the country into a state of economic depression. -
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT ELECTED
The President that provided the legwork for the Great Depression and WW2 is elected into office. -
NANKING MASSACRE
Massacre of Chinese in Nanking after the Japanese controlled the city -
BEGIN OF WW2
German forces invade Poland, beginning WW2. -
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ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR
Japanese bombers deploy munitions on Pearl Harbor. -
UNITED STATES ENTERS WAR
Moments after the attacks on Pearl Harbor, the United States enters the Second World War. -
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BATTLE OF MIDWAY
A battle on the Japanese from the US, the Battle of Midway was a naval battle that shifted the worlds naval superiority and turned the tide for the United States. -
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BATTLE OF STALINGRAD
Halting the advance of Germany into the Soviet Union, the Battle of Stalingrad is seen today as the turning point for the Eastern Front. -
GERMANS SURRENDER
Date that the Allies accepted Gemany's surrender. -
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT DIED/HARRY TRUMAN TAKES OFFICE OVER
The current President dies to a stroke and Harry S. Truman continues his policies. -
VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY
A declared holiday, celebrating (and also confirming) the true end of war. -
DROPPING OF ATOMIC BOMBS
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki via American-made nuclear weapons. -
END OF WW2
All Axis powers surrender, marking the end of WW2.
