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Japanese invasion of Manchuria (Manchuko)
The Japanese army invaded Manchuria in attempt to gain control over the providence. It was another step towards Japan ruling over Eastern Asia. -
Hitler made chancellor of Germany
Hitler was named chancellor of Germany by President Paul Von Hindenburg. This marked a crucial turning point for the Germans. -
The Munich Pact
Agreement signed by Germany, Great Britian, France, and Italy which annexed parts of Czechoslovakia to Germany. It was an attempt to prevent another war. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht, "Night of Crystal", was a series of violent attacks against the Jews. After Kristallnacht the Jews were treated worse and worse. -
Invasion of Poland
Germany invaded and conquered Poland. France and Great Britian, allies of Poland, then declared war on Germany. -
Dunkirk
A battle on the Western Front. It was a battle to defend and evacuate Allied forces in Europe. This battle ended the Phoney War. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese surprise attack on the US Naval Base, Pearl Harbor. This attack brought the US into WWII. -
Bataan Death March
The Japanese forced Americans and Filipinos to march toward Camp O’Donnell with little food or water. Many died or were killed during the march. -
Battle of Midway
Naval victory for the US against Japan. This victory was a turning point in the war and allowed us to take an offensive stance against Japan. -
D-Day
Over 150,000 Allied troops stormed the beach of Normandy and France under the command of Eisenhower. It was one of the largest attacks in military history and said to be the beginning of the end of the war in Europe. -
Battle of the Bulge
The German attempt to split the Allies in Northwestern Europe. Their attempt created a bulge in the Allied line. -
Yalta Conference
The Yalta Conference was a meating between FDR, Winston Churchill, and Stalin during WWII. They planned for the organization of Europe after the war. -
V E Day
Victory in Europe Day, the day that the Germans surrendered. -
Bombing of Horoshima
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V J Day
Victory over Japan Day, the day that Japan surrendered, ending the war.
