ww2 timeline

By 21cbell
  • Germany invasion of polnd

    Germany invaded Poland in 1939 which is the event that stated ww2,
  • German Blitzkrieg

    A method of warfare used from 1939 to 1940 in WW2 where German tanks, aircraft, and other heavy equipment rushes the enemy to break through their defense.
  • Pearl harbor

    Japan bombed America’s fleet of ships in Hawaii in 1941, this caused America to join the war.
  • D-day

    America invaded Germany on Omeha beach in 1944
  • Battle of the bulge

    The Germans last major offensive campaign took place in 1944
  • Battle of Iwo Jima

    A major battle in which the us marine corps landed on
  • Battle of Okinawa

    Commonly named operation iceberg was a battle between the us and japan
  • VE-day

    A public holiday celebrating the victory in Europe.
  • Dropping of the atomic bombs

    America bombed japan twice with the atomic bombs, shortly after they surrendered.
  • VJ Day

    A day celebrating America’s victory over japan