WWII

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  • Germany invaded Poland, setting off war in Europe. The Soviet Union also invaded Poland and the Baltic nations.

    Germany invaded Poland, setting off war in Europe. The Soviet Union also invaded Poland and the Baltic nations.
    http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germans-invade-poland

    At 4:45 a.m., some 1.5 million German troops invade Poland along its 1,750-mile border with German-controlled territory. On September 3, Poland declared war on Germany, declaring World War II. Hitler was trying to get land and enslave the people.

  • Germany invaded France and captured Paris

    Germany invaded France and captured Paris

  • Germany bombed London and the Battle of Britain began.

    Germany bombed London and the Battle of Britain began.

  • The United States gave Britain war supplies and old naval warships in return for military bases in Bermuda and the Caribbean.

  • Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.

  • After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Germany declared war on the United States.

  • The United States declared war on Japan and Germany.

  • The United States was victorious over Japan in the Battle of Midway. This victory was the turning point of the was in the Pacific.