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Enigma machine
Invented by "Arthur Scherbius at the end of World War I in 1918." Started production in 1926. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/enigma-machine -
Marian Rejewski an unsung hero of WWII
In 1939 he gave Great Britain and France a copy of the Enigma, providing basis for deciphering German messages, which contributed to victory of the Allies
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1933- Adolf Hitler becomes Prime Minister of Germany and Nazi take over.
"The Nazi party takes power in Germany. Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor,or prime minister of Germany." Dunn, M. D. (Ed.). (95, April 25). Remember.org - The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivors' History. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from [remember.org] -
1934- Hitler combines chancellor and president into ONE position taking full leadership of Germany
"Hitler combines the positions of chancellor and president to become ‘Fuhrer’ or leader of Germany.’" Remember.org - The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivors' History. Edited by Michael Declan Dunn, 25 Apr. 95AD, remember.org. Accessed 28 Feb. 2022. Remember.org shares art, discussion, photos, poems, and facts to preserve powerful memories -
1935- Jews citizenship and rights get taken away
"Jews are deprived of their citizenship and other basic rights."
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1936- Nazi's boycott Jewish owned businesses
"Nazis boycott Jewish-owned business." Dunn, M. D. (Ed.). (95, April 25). Remember.org - The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivors' History. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from remember.org -
1938-German troops annexed Austria.
"German troops annexed Austria. Dunn, M. D. (Ed.). (95, April 25). Remember.org - The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivors' History. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from remember.org -
1939-Germany takes over Czechoslovakia and invades Poland
"Germany takes over Czechoslovakia and invades Poland." Dunn, M. D. (Ed.). (95, April 25). Remember.org - The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivors' History. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from remember.org -
The Battle of Britain
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1940-Nazis begin deporting German Jews to Poland
"Nazis begin deporting German Jews to Poland. Dunn, M. D. (Ed.). (95, April 25). Remember.org - The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivors' History. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from remember.org -
The Battle of Britain -1940
"After France was occupied, Britain stood alone against the Axis powers. Hitler decided to launch an invasion of Britain in June 1940.
German bombers flew across the Channel and dropped bombs on London and other large cities.
British RAF (Royal Air Force) planes defeated the German air force and Hitler was forced to call off the invasion."
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Operation Barbarossa -1941
"In June 1941, Hitler sent 3 million soldiers and 3,500 tanks into Russia. The Russians were taken by surprise as they had signed a treaty with Germany in 1939.
By November 1942 the tables were turning and the Russians won their first victory against Germany at the Battle of Stalingrad."
"WW2 Axis: German Successes and Failures" History on the Net
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Attack on Pearl Harbor-1941
"Pearl Harbor is a bay in Hawaii that was the site of a surprise attack by Japan on December 7, 1941. The attack drew the United States into World War II"
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1942-Nazi discuss their plan to kill all European Jews.
"Nazi officials discuss the ‘Final Solution’ – their plan to kill all European Jews – to the government
officials" Dunn,M. D. (Ed.). (95, April 25). Remember.org - The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivors' History. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from remember.org -
Japanese internment camps-1942
"Japanese internment camps were places where Japanese Americans were forced to live during World War II. The internment was the result of fear and prejudice, and was officially authorized by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942." https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/japanese-relocation -
The Battle of Midway-1942
"After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the USA declared war on the WW2 Axis power, Japan. On 11th December 1941, Germany and Italy declared war on the USA.
The Japanese won a string of victories over the USA for the next six months. In June 1942 however, the USA defeated the Japanese navy at the Battle of Midway. Following this victory, the US navy was able to push the Japanese back."© 2000-2025, Salem Media.
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WW2 Axis – El Alamein-1942
"The Axis powers wanted to capture the important Suez canal. Montgomery attacked the German-Italian army in North Africa with a massive bombardment followed by an armoured attack. He then proceeded to chase the routed enemy some 1500 miles across the desert.
The Germans did not take the Suez canal or the oil fields. This left their tanks and trucks short of fuel and prevented them from taking North Africa." -
1943-About 80 to 85 percent of the Jews who would die in the Holocaust have already been murdered.
"February: About 80 to 85 percent of the Jews who would die in the Holocaust have already been murdered." Dunn, M. D. (Ed.). (95, April 25). Remember.org - The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivors' History. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from remember.org -
1944- 12,000 Hungarian Jews deported to Auschwitz a day where they are murdered!
"Hitler takes over Hungary and begins deporting 12,000 Hungarian Jews each day to Auschwitz where they are murdered." Dunn, M. D. (Ed.). (95, April 25). Remember.org - The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivors' History. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from remember.org -
D-day June 6gth, 1944
"The D-day in modern history refers to what happened on 6th June 1944 - beginning of Battle of Normandy.
It was a huge effort. Thousands of Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, in northern France, at the start of the battle to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi occupation.
D-day marked the turning point in World War II when the Allied forces began to win their fight against the Axis powers."
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1945-hitler is defeated and world war 2 ends in europe.
"Hitler is defeated and World War II ends in Europe." Dunn, M. D. (Ed.). (95, April 25). Remember.org - The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivors' History. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from remember.org -
V-E Day
"V-E Day stands for Victory in Europe Day.
It marks a very important event in World War 2 - the end of the War with Germany on Tuesday 8 May 1945." https://web.archive.org/web/20180423075420/http://primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk:80/war/dday.html -
V-J Day
"V-J Day stands for Victory in Japan Day.
It marks a very important event in World War 2 - the day Japan surrendered to the Allies after almost six years of war on 15 August 1945.
The end of war was marked by two-day holidays in the UK, the USA and Australia." https://web.archive.org/web/20180423075420/http://primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk:80/war/dday.html -
1946-Britain, France, USA, and Soviet Union create a Judicial Assembly.
"An International Military Tribunal (Judicial assembly) is created by Britain, France,the United States, and the Soviet Union." Dunn, M. D. (Ed.). (95, April 25). Remember.org - The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivors' History. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from remember.org -
1947-a Jewish homeland is established by the United Nations in British Controlled Palestine.
"The United Nations establishes a Jewish homeland in British-controlled Palestine, which becomes the State of Israel in 1948." Dunn, M. D. (Ed.). (95, April 25). Remember.org - The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivors' History. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from remember.org -
1941-Germany attacks the Soviet Union
"Germany attacks the Soviet Union." Dunn, M. D. (Ed.). (95, April 25). Remember.org - The Holocaust History - A People's and Survivors' History. Retrieved February 28, 2022, from remember.org