WW2 Timeline

  • Treaty of Munich

    Treaty of Munich
    Hitler, Mussolini, Chamberlain, Daladier of France all decided Hitler took control of Czechoslovakia.
  • Hitler Invades Poland

    Hitler Invades Poland
    Germany invades Poland.
  • Hitler invades Denmark and Norway

    Hitler invades Denmark and Norway
    This was a way to safeguard the supply routes for Germany. Also created a blockade against the British Navy.
  • Pearl Harbor

    Pearl Harbor
    The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. This forced the United States to enter the war.
  • Britain and The United States declare war on Japan

    Britain and The United States declare war on Japan
    Post pearl harbor the decision is made to enter the war.
  • Battle of Stalingrad

    Battle of Stalingrad
    The first battle won by the Russians over the Germans.
  • Italy Surrenders

    Italy Surrenders
    Mussolini is overthrown and Italy join the allies. Later Hitler frees Mussolini to control northern Italy.
  • D-Day

    D-Day
    The American soldiers attacked the beaches of Normandy. They were able to take a port, because the Germans were fed false information.
  • President Roosevelt Dies

    President Roosevelt Dies
    President Truman replaces him
  • Mussolini is captured

    Mussolini is captured
    Italian partisans captured and executed him.
  • Hitler Commits suicide

    Hitler Commits suicide
    After realizing that he would be captured Hitler commits suicide.
  • A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima

    A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima
    After the Japanese refused to surrender, president Truman chose to bomb them.
  • A-bomb dropped on Nagasaki

    A-bomb dropped on Nagasaki
    After the Japanese didn't surrender following Hiroshima. More action was taken.
  • Japanese Surrender

    Japanese Surrender
    After two atomic bombs were dropped, the Japanese surrender.