WWII

Japan invades Manchuria

Sep 19, 1931

This is the start of Japan's aggressive actions in Asia.

Hitler goes public with his rearmament campaign

Mar 1, 1935

This is Hitler's public violation of the Treaty of Versailles.

Hitler reoccupies the Rhineland

Mar 7, 1936

This is Germany's military occupation of the demilitarized zone.

Japan signs the Anti-Comintern Pact with Germany

Nov 25, 1936

This marks the alliance of Japan and Germany.

Italy joins the Anti-Comintern Pact with Germany and Japan

Nov 6, 1937

This marks Italy's introduction to the Germany and Japanese alliance.

Germany annexes Austria

Mar 12, 1938

This is Germany's first expansion into independent areas of Europe.

Munich Agreement signed

Sep 30, 1938

This condones Germany's takeover of Austria.

Germany invades Poland

Sep 1, 1939

This is the aggressive action of Germany that marks the start of WWII.

Britain and France declare war on Germany

Sep 3, 1939

The entry of two of the major European powers into WWII against Germany.

France signs armistice with Germany

Jun 22, 1940

This marks the end of the participation of France in WWII until the arrival of American forces.

Battle of Britain

Aug 1, 1940

This battle is the repulsion of German aircraft from takeover of Britain, akin to that of France.

US establishes oil embargo on Japan

Jul 26, 1941

This is the United States' first 'aggressive' action towards Japan.

Battle of Moscow

Oct 2, 1941

This battle marks the turning point in Germany's war against the Russian force in favor of Russia.

Attack on Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

Attack on Pearl HarborThis is the attack that Bring the US into WWII on the western front.

Wannsee Conference

Jan 20, 1942

This is the conference that is associated with the beginning of the Final Solution.

Battle of Guadalcanal

Aug 7, 1942

This is a battle over an island that represented access to Australia and was a battle of attrition.

Germany surrenders in North Africa

May 13, 1943

This is the end of Germany's aggressive actions in regards to African Colonies.

Normandy Landings (D-Day)

Jun 6, 1944

This is the landing of Allied forces in Normandy for the pupose of re-conquering France.

Battle of the Philippine Sea

Jun 19, 1944

This was the last great carrier battle of WWII which deprived the Japanese of a large number of their planes.

Battle of The Bulge

Dec 16, 1944

This was the last major Nazi offensive of WWII.

Battle of Iwo Jima

Feb 19, 1945

This Western front battle was costly to both sides and showed how far the Japanese forces would go to defend their country.

Battle of Berlin

May 2, 1945

This all but spelled the end for Germany in the war, as Russian forces took over the German Capitol.

Victory in Europe (Nazi Surrender)

May 8, 1945

This marks the end of WWII in Europe.

Bombing of Hiroshima

Aug 6, 1945

This is the first atomic bombing of Japan, along with the first use on nuclear weapons in war.

Bombing of Nagasaki

Aug 9, 1945

This is the second atomic bombing of Japan, which prompts the emperor to call for surrender.

Surrender of Japan

Sep 2, 1945

This marks the end of WWII in Asia.