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Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany
The president von Papen struck a deal to make Hitler Chancellor, and himself vice - chancellor. The middle parties would hold all but three of the government posts, which would go to the Nazis; one of these would be Hitler as Chancellor. Info: http://www.theholocaustexplained.org/ks3/the-nazi-rise-to-power/how-did-the-nazis-gain-support/hitler-becomes-chancellor/#.WNy3ZhKGOYU Picture: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dcKzjX0Xu0A/TyZs-RxRisI/AAAAAAAAATY/NveHYH9CKlo/s1600/Adolf_Hitler_Appointed.jpg -
Germany invades Poland
Germany invaded Poland which was why WWII began, 1million polish forces were too week to defeat the German Blitzkrieg. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-invades-poland Picture: https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UM3-q5c6EQM/T4p7Tm2yXOI/AAAAAAAAI-o/1Mq8zlwLbLI/s1600/germany-attack-poland-september-1-1939-new-york-times-001.jpg -
Winston Churchill becomes leader of British Government
Chamberlain fails to keep peace pact with Germany, he loses many followed and Churchill is voted overtaking Chamberlain. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/churchill-becomes-prime-minister Picture: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/09/22/1411387789132_wps_9_Undated_picture_of_Sir_Wi.jpg -
Italy enters war
When Germany invaded Poland it unleashes the Axis powers including Italy, including the defeat of France and Nazis declared attack of the Soviet Union. Info: https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005177 Picture: https://www.emaze.com/@AFWFTQOC/ -
Battle of Britain
Germain and British air forces fought over the UK. It ended with Germany's failure and Britains defeat. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-britain Picture: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/Heinkel_He_111_during_the_Battle_of_Britain.jpg -
Axis Powers break Non - Aggression Pact
The agreement was sign by Stalin and Hitler to avoid military attacks for the next 10 years since Europe was on the brink of another war. The pact broke when Hitler invaded the soviet union.
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Attack on Pearl Harbor
American air planes attacked Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. The attack only lasted two hours but more than 2,000 Americans soldiers and sailors died in the attack, and another 1,000 were wounded. America then declared war on Japan. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor Picture: https://www.britannica.com/event/Pearl-Harbor-attack -
Bataan Death March
Filipino and American soldiers were forced to march 65 miles, whilst being treated badly by Japanese soldiers. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bataan-death-march Picture: http://www.atomicheritage.org/history/bataan-death-march -
Battle of Coral Sea
The Battle of Coral Sea was an invasion of Port Moresby in southeast New Guinea by the Japanese. The Americans attacked in defence not leaving enough planes for the Japanese resulting to their victory. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-coral-sea Picture: https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-the-Coral-Sea -
Battle of Midway
After six months of America's defeat in Pearl Harbor, they took revenge due to their advancement in codebreaking. America and its allies then moved up to offensive position. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway Picture: https://www.texvet.org/postings/battle-midway-survivorssurviving-family-members -
Battle of Stalingard
It was the successful defense of the Soviet Union from Germany. It stopped the German advance into the Soviet Union and marked the turning of the tide of war in favor of the Allies. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad Picture: https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Stalingrad -
Italy Surrenders to Allies
With Mussolini taken away from power and fall of the fascist government. The Italians allowed the Allies to land in southern Italy and begin beating the Germans back up the peninsula. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italian-surrender-is-announced Picture: http://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/595210?imagelist=1 -
D-Day
British and Canadian soldiers invaded Normandy, the allies were able to defeat Germany and this day was known as the start of the end of war in Europe. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/d-day Picture: https://www.dday.org/history/d-day-the-invasion/overview.html -
1st Liberation of Concentration Camps
British, Canadian, American and Soviet soldiers liberated concentration camps in Germany, they found tons of thousands of victims' belonging's. Info: https://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007724 Picture: http://i58.fastpic.ru/big/2013/1029/00/f2108161ac8ff6da5c325b67b4a84900.jpg -
Liberation of Paris
After more than 4 years of Nazi occupation, Paris was liberated. It was easy because the German garrison defied an order from Hitler to blow up the landmarks' in Paris and burn the city to the ground. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/paris-liberated Picture: http://www.apimages.com/Collection/Landing/Liberation-of-Paris-1944/30a30c0b93ca4c8d9bf9f737bb7eb596 -
Battle of Bulge
Hitler attempted to split the Allied armies in northwest Europe by means of a surprise blitzkrieg thrust through the Ardennes to Antwerp. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-the-bulge Picture: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2075565/Vivid-new-Battle-Bulge-photos-offer-seen-look-war-weary-soldiers-braving-frigid-weather-fight-Nazi-Germanys-major-offensive-World-War-II.html -
Battle of Iwo Jima
America invaded the Japanese island of Iwo Jima, where only 23,000 Japanese soldiers fought from tunnels and dugouts. After a long fight the US defeated Japan and put the American flag in celebration. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima Picture: -
Death of FDR
The president began complaining of back and head pain and fell unconscious. A doctor declared that he had a massive cerebral hemorrhage, then gave him an adrenaline shot to try and revive him. He was pronounced dead by 3:30 pm. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fdr-dies Picture: https://www.pinterest.com/kbrisentine/fdr/ -
Death of Hitler
Hitler shot and killed himself in his refurnished bunker after realizing that he would be caught and pay for consequences, his wife Eva Braun killed herself with him too. Info: http://www.historybuff.co.uk/death-of-adolf-hitler-a-burning-desire/ -
Germany surrenders
General Alfred surrenders German forces from east and west of France. thereby leaving them in the hands of the enveloping Soviet forces. Germany was-at least on paper-defeated. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-surrenders-unconditionally-to-the-allies-at-reims Picture: http://nokturnaltimes.tumblr.com/post/144040440455/historysisco-on-this-day-in-history-may-7 -
Atomic Bomb #1
Italian physicist got together with the American army, Einstein informed FDR about the idea of the Nuclear bomb. It was intended for Germany but when they dropped out the only other choice was Japan. The bomb was tested in New Mexico. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-first-atomic-bomb-test-is-successfully-exploded Picture: https://masterpiecemodels.com/product/12th-littleboy-atomic-bomb/ -
Atomic bomb #2
This bomb was dropped in Hiroshima, Japan. "The Manhattan Project" was a secret association that was created to discuss the bomb that would bring an end to WWII. The rough estimate of deaths was 700,000. After Hiroshima the US dropped another bomb in Nagasaki. Info: http://www.thefinertimes.com/WW-II-Air/the-bomb-that-changed-the-world.html Picture: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/05/27/politics/hiroshima-obama-explainer/ -
Japan Surrenders
With the two previous bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The US, China, Britain and the Soviet Union all put their flags on a Japanese island to show their victory. Japan signed an agreement to stop war. Ten more signatures were made, by the United States, China, Britain, the USSR, Australia, Canada, France, the Netherlands, and New Zealand and the US. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/japan-surrenders Picture: https://www.pinterest.com/explore/japan-surrenders/
