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Germany and The Soviet Union Attack Poland and the Baltic Nations
From Sept. 1, 1939, to Oct. 1, 1939, Nazi Germany and The Soviet Union led a coordinated invasion on Poland and the Baltic Nations. This invasion, AKA as Fall Weiss, is what sparked what would be called the Second World War. 1.5 Million German troops invaded on that day. -
Germany Invades France and The Low Countries
Germany invaded France and the low countries on May 10, 1940. Since they were planning an attack on Russia, they knew France would honor it's alliance with Russia. Since war on two fronts was too much to handle, they attacked first so they could prevent that. -
Germany Bombs London (Battle of Britain)
On September 7, 1940 over 1,000 German aircraft (Luftwaffe) led a 57 night air-raid on London, beginning the battle of Britain. Every night German aircraft came through London and bombed the whole city. -
The Lend-Lease Plan
On March 11, 1941, FDR established what was called the Lend-Lease Plan. This plan allowed America to Sell, Lend, Lease, and Loan war supplies to Britain. They this to keep their alliance strong with Britain, but to keep it's sense of isolationism. http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1600.html -
Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Japan led a coordinated air-attack on the Hawaiian naval base Pearl Harbor. The attack killed 3,000 people and injured countless others. This day is now known in the U.S as "A day that will live in infamy". The day after the attack, U.S declared war on Japan, sparking the war for good. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor -
Germany Declares War on the U.S
Because the U.S. declared the war on Japan, Germany declared war on the U.S. This began the U.S. involvement with the war over in Europe. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-declares-war-on-the-united-states -
U.S. Declares War On Germany
In return of Japan and Germany declaring war on them, the U.S. declared war on Germany as well. The U.S. was now fully involved on the war on Europe grounds. http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/december/11/newsid_3532000/3532401.stm -
Battle of Midway
The battle of midway was a naval fleet battle between the U.S and Japan. It resulted in a HUGE American victory and a BIG turning point of the Pacific side of the war. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway -
The German Invasion: Stalingrad
On July 17, 1942, Germany invaded the Soviet Union in Stalingrad. The Soviet Union held a mighty defense, and managed to keep control of the city, this was a big turning point in the war on the European side. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad(http://www.timetoast.com) -
D-Day
America and it's allies landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944, on 6 different beach-fronts. By the end of August, all of Northern France was liberated. https://www.britannica.com/event/Normandy-Invasion -
U.S. Dropped 2 Atomic Bombs on Japan
On Aug 6- Aug 9, 1945, The U.S. dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, killing countless people. This event ultimately ended the war for good. http://www.atomicheritage.org/history/bombings-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-1945
