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Japan Invades China
-Started the Japanese and Chinese War that lastest into WW2
-A Main cause for Japan to enter into WW2
-Caused tension with the US because they traded with China -
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Neutrality Act
-the US became "uninvolved" in the war
-later revised by the "Lend and Lease" act, so the US could sell arms almost exclusively to the allies -
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Nuremberg Laws
-stripped Jews of citizenship and basic rights
-included Jews, homosexuals, gypsies, disabled, etc. -
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Kristallnacht
-Germans destroyed Jewish buildings, temples and arrested them
-Previously nonviolent, Germans finally acted out against Jews - Put them in concentration camps - to the ignorance of the rest of the world -
Poland, GB, and France declare war on Germany Sept 3, 1939
-Result of Germany’s invasion of Poland, GB and France could no longer stand o appease Germany
-France and Britain v Germany -
Nonaggression Pact
-Germany and SU agree not to take military action against each other
-Germany strategically used this pact to be able to invade Poland unopposed -
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Blitzkrieg
-war tactic/strategy introduced by Germany and later used by the allies
-played a major part in Germany's invasion of Poland, Norway, France, etc. and the allies in the battle of Stalingrad -
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U-Boat attacks
-Germany used unrestricted submarine warfare against Allied naval forces and proved to be devastating
-They first operated with success until radar was invented and used -
Poland ceases to exist
-Result of the Soviet Union and German non-aggression pact, the SU declared it non-existent which later prompted Germany to invade the SU.
-US did not take action, but was for self-determination and did not agree with the actions of SU -
"Cash and Carry"
-US and German relations became more mistrusting
-allowed the US to sell arms to the allies while still being "neutral" -
Hitler Invades Denmark and Norway
-Germany invaded both nations, but was welcomed by the people and was able to easily take over
-Put the allies at a disadvantage, with Hitler rapidly spreading his influence and range of military control
-Further, set the US on the allies side -
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Hitler invades and splits France
-Hitler invaded France in three divisions, diverted their focus by attacking Belgium and the Netherlands, and was able to split and takeover France
-Hilter wanted to invade the "Low Countries" to eliminate the easier opponents fast and weaken the allies -
Hitler invades Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands
-Hitler was generally welcomed and in addition, brought over an overwhelming number of forces which led to a quick take over
-Put allies at a disadvantage early on in the war -
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Luftwaffe and RAF bombings (Battle of Britain)
-Britain(RAF) v. Germany (Luftwaffe)- airforce
-Britain successfully defended against Germany’s bombing via Luftwaffe at the battle of Britain -
Selective Training Service
-prelude to war, the US prepares to enter the war because of the world encompassing war
-result of the US and Japanese tension, Japan was more aggressive and moving closer to the US in the Pacific -
Tripartite Pact
-Alliance between Italy, Germany, and Japan
-Intended to create a larger force to fight the allies and deter others from joining the war -
Soviet Union annex Baltic States
-The SU took over the Baltic states and "Sovietized" them
-US took no action, however, this probably aided the unease involving the spread of Communism, especially when spurred y Russia -
Lend-Lease Act
-legislation under which the US can be neutral without being truely neutral
-allows the US to lend/lease other countries (allies) arms and materials to support the war effort for the US's own protection -
Hitler breaks Stalin agreement
-Germany invaded Russia which forced the Soviet Union to ally with the allies
-direct caused of German v. SU war/conflict -
Executive Order #8802
-no discrimination of anyone in the US defense industry based on race
-a small step towards civil rights in the US -
US cuts of trade with Japan
-Result of Japan moved troops close to a US protectorate in the Philippines and interfered with US-Japan trade
The US supplied most of the oil Japan had and it was a hard blow to Japan, this prompted Japan to attack the US (Pearl Harbor) -
Atlantic Charter
-statement made by the US and Great Britain supporting self-determination together
-subtly aimed against Germany and showing disagreement with their policies -
Pearl Harbor
-attack of the US by Japan that led to the US entering the war on the side of the allies, against Japan and Germany
-Japan was able to make a sneak attack and caused the US forces to be unorganized and in complete chaos -
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US declares war
-Direct result of the attack on Pearl Harbor and general problems with Japan
-US officially joined the side of the allies, even though they had already leaned that way despite neutrality
-US-Dec 8 (Japan) Dec 11 (Germany) -
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Island Hopping (strategy)
-The US and the Soviet Union v. Japan
-Helped the very tricky war with Japan, quickly moving troops and attacking less protected islands -
Executive Order #9066
-allowed the US military to remove Japanese-Americans from "military areas"
-Japanese-Americans lived in poor conditions in remote camps, because of the mistrust caused by the Pearl Harbor event, and were discriminated against -
Batann (Death March)
-Following the surrender of American and Filippino soldiers, they were made to march about 65 miles, in harsh and brutal conditions, to where they would be shipped to prison camps
-US kept the march under wraps until later they released the info to inspire their soldiers
-Done by Japan's military -
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El Alamien
-Britain v Germany and Itlay
-Major success for Britain in the North Africa area of the war -
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Midway
-US won and took over the Midway island
-US gained an advantage against Japan and Japan stopped pursuing the Pacific -
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Stalingrad
-Russian troops use the Russian winter to their advantage and “Not a step back” required the troops to hold their ground or face punishment
-Germany was defeated and their army was severely weakened by the conditions of the battle
- a turning point of the war in the allies' favor -
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Liberation of Concentration Camps
-After the war, the camps were found to the surprise of other countries and the people were recovered
-Jews still struggled but were free from German persecution -
D-Day
-Allied forces successfully land in Normany and invade
-The allies combine their forces and deceive Hitler into hesitating to counter-attack
-Allies were able to liberate France of German occupation, which forced Germany to fight a two-front war -
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Bulge
-At Battle of the Bulge Germany drove a “wedge or bulge” in the allied forces temporarily, after breaking through their defensive line
-Last major German offensive attack -
Korematsu v. the US
- a result of US-Japan tension after the attack on Pearl Harbor -Korematsu was on trial for not moving to the internment camps
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Yalta Conference
-discussion by the US, the Soviet Union, and Great Britain
-decided division of Germany and the reparations
-set up the tension of the Cold War involving the communist spread within the Russian territory in Germany -
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Iwo Jima
-Japan v US
-US success, but due to Japanese warfare, lost more troops and suffered more -
VE Day
-Victory in Europe- Germany surrenders
-End of WW2 in Europe, the Allies took out the biggest threat and then focused on Italy and Japan -
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Potsdam Conference
-involved the US, the Soviet Union, and Great Britain
-discussion of post-war boundaries, reparations, independence, etc. -
Hiroshima
-the first use of the atomic bomb in war, by the US against Japan in hopes of avoiding a drawn-out war
-introduced a deadly weapon that became a huge point of tension between many nations -
Nagasaki
-the second use of the atomic bomb, by the US against Japan
-ultimately secured Japan's surrender after their continued reluctance after the first bombing -
VJ-Day
-Victory over Japan
-Japan surrenders -
Geneva Convention
-Dealt with post-war services for veterans and war prisoners
-protected sick and wounded military soldiers, prisoners of war, and citizens