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Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany.

Jan 30, 1933

1933 Hitler Becomes Chancellor of Germany 1933 January 30 - Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany. His Nazi Party, or the Third Reich, takes power and Hitler is essentially the dictator of Germany.

Hitler annexes the country.

Mar 12, 1938

Hitler Annexes Austria (1938) 1938 March 12 - Hitler annexes the country of Austria into Germany. This is also called the Anschluss.

WW2 Begins

Sep 1, 1939

World War II: How Did It Start?1939 September 1 - Germany invades Poland. World War II begins.

Germany launches an air attack on Great Britain.

Jul 10, 1940

Stock Footage WWII Allied Air Power 1940 July 10 - Germany launches an air attack on Great Britain. These attacks last until the end of October and are known as the Battle of Britain.

The Japanese attack the US Navy in Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

1941 Pearl Harbor Attack Aftermath (HD) 1941 December 7 - The Japanese attack the US Navy in Pearl Harbor. The next day the US enters World War II on the side of the Allies.

Italy surrenders to the Allies

Sep 3, 1943

Italy Surrenders (1943) 1943 September 3 - Italy surrenders to the Allies, however Germany helps Mussolini to escape and set up a government in Northern Italy.

D-day

Jun 6, 1944

D-Day 6/6/441944 June 6 - D-day and the Normandy invasion. Allied forces invade France and push back the Germans.

US President Franklin Roosevelt dies

Apr 12, 1945

Franklin D. Roosevelt dead 1945 1945 April 12 - US President Franklin Roosevelt dies. He is succeeded by President Harry Truman.

Hitler dies.

Apr 30, 1945

Germany Reports Hitler Dead - May 1, 1945 1945 April 30 - Adolf Hitler commits suicide as he knows Germany has lost the war.

Germany surrenders.

May 7, 1945

HD Stock Footage WWII V-E Day Germany Surrenders1945 May 7 - Germany surrenders to the Allies.