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Mussolini takes power
Mussolini becomes dictator of Italy and establishes a facist government. -
Hitler publishes Mein Kampf
While imprisoned, Hitler creates a manifesto on his views and wants for the German government and people. -
Stalin rises in Russia
Stalin becomes the leader of the communist Soviet Union from his brutality in politics. He quickly establishes a god like aura to the Soviet people. -
FDR becomes US President
After the blunders of Herbert Hoover, Democrat FDR starts to rebuild the US from the depression. -
Hitler becomes leader of Germany
After being elected German chancelor, Hitler quickly takes all control of the weak German government and establishes Nazi influence quickly. -
Germany invades the Rhineland
Germany invades the DMZ between Germany and France. An area of economic importance and also stepping on the Treaty of Versailles. -
Germany anexes Austria
After the Austrian government refuses to join Germany, this violated the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler invades Austria which was popular among the Austrian people -
Germany invades Poland
Germany first implements the use of blitzkrieg to devastating effects against the weak and tactically stale Polish military. -
Brittain/France declare war on Germany
France and Brittain had sworn to protect Poland. After Germany's attack France/Brittain had no other choice. -
Germany, Italy, Japan become the Axis
All had goals of expanding empires and anger towards the West. This was to strengthen them and spread the Allies. -
Battle of Brittain 1940
Germany launches a full scale aerial assault on the British mainland. The Brittish won stopping Germany's air dominance. -
Germany/Italy declare war on US
After the US declares war on the US, Germany and Italy help their ally Japan. -
Pearl Harbor Attack
Japan launches a surprise attack on the US Pacific Fleet with the goal of destroying it. The Japanese fail to sink US aircraft carriers but cause many casulities. -
US declares war on Japan
The US retaliates to the attack on Pearl Harbor and quickly declares war on Japan. This entered America into conflict. -
Battle of Midway
The US cracks the Japansese Naval code and becomes aware of a looming attack on US bases at Midway. The US counter attacks and wins the battle. -
Victory at Guadalcanal
The US takes a major island in its first major land victory in the war. This began the US island hopping campaign. -
Internament of Japanese-Americans
An executive order has all people of Japanese race on the West coast under the "care" of the US military. They were placed in camps. -
Operation Torch
The US invades North Africa and opens conflict against Italy/Germany. The US and Brittish both fight the Axis. -
North Africa liberated
The Allies liberate North Africa of the Axis freeing up ports for the transport of oil to the allies. This also gives the allies a base to attack Europe. -
Battle of Tarawa
The US fight a bloody battle against the Japanese in their island hoping campaign. This becomes a US base/airbase. -
Siege of Stalingrad
The most bloody battle in WWII with over 2 million causilities. Germany and the Soviet Union both want control of the city with Stalins name. -
Operation Overlord
The Battle of Normandy. This was a joint assualt on France by the Allies. -
Battle of Leyte Gulf
Large Naval Battle between the US and Allies vs Japan. The allies won in the largest naval battle in history. -
Battle of the Bulge
The Germans last large counteroffensive against the Allies. The goal was to split the Allies and force peace negotiations. -
Liberation of Auschwitz
Soviet troops liberate the largest Nazi death camp. The camp, in Poland, led to many Nazi war crime convictions. -
Iwo Jima captured
The US captures an island vital for air raids. The iconic flag raising was here. -
Battle of Okinawa
The last battle of the Pacific theatre led to the most casualities. Became air base even closer to Japan. -
Germany surrenders
Germany surrenders after the capture of Berlin and the suicide of Hitler. -
FDR Dies
FDR died leading to the VP becoming president and the eventual bomb dropping on Japan. -
Hitler commits suicide
With Soviet troops closing in on Hitlers private bunker he shoots himself and his family. Body was not identifiable by Soviet troops. -
V-E Day
The day Germany surrenders ending hostilities in Europe. -
Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima
The US drops a nuclear bomb destroying almost the entire city. This was the first use of nuclear weapons in war. -
Atomic Bomb: Nagasaki
The final city the US bombs. This was the last time a nuclear weapon was used in war and led to Japans surrender. -
V-J Day
Japan surrenders after the US drops bombs on two of its cities. The emperor announced to the Japanese people. This ended the war.
