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German Integrates German Speaking Countries
Hitler and the rest of Germany decided the only way to restore its former glory days was to unite all German-speaking people under one flag. -
Treaty of Munich
Hitler and Germany's promise to stop expanding borders. And that those ambitions were merely to unite German-speaking places. -
Hitler Invades Czechoslovakia
6 short months after signing the Treaty of Munich, Hitler broke it and invaded Czechoslovakia. Ruining allies w/ Germany including America. -
Britain and France Declare War
Britain and France declared war on Germany. After Hitler invaded Poland. -
Dunkirk
(Operation Dynamo)
After Britain retreating Dunkirk coast. 338,000 men were rescued, among them some 140,000 French who would form the nucleus of the Free French army. Also one of the main losses for Europe against Germany. -
Tripartite pact
Alliance signed between Germany, Italy, and Japan. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan led a surprise attack on the US's Pacific fleet. destroying a large portion, but firing the support of the American people on the war. -
Britain and U.S. Declare War on Japan
One day after Pearl Harbor, the US and Britain declare war on Japan. -
Battle of Midway
The US beat Japan here, and after this, many other won battles pushed the Japs back into the Pacific. -
Italy Surrenders to Allies
After taking N. Africa and Sicily, and with Musulinni out of office, the replacement was quick to surrender to the US and Britain. -
D-Day
The allies put an attack on Normandy, hoping to get some set ground on mainland Europe. A heavy casualty, very bloody, successful win. -
Paris Liberated
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Battle of the Bulge
Germany's final defensive stance. They were initially successful, but allies ended up putting them back. -
Russian reach Berlin from East
Allies agreed they should approach from the west, and occupy after the war. ENded up being a huge cause of the Cold War. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
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Donitz Offers Unconditional Surrender
The war in Europe was over!!!! -
Atomic Bomb dropped on Hiroshima
Marks the start of the atomic age. Maybe revenge for pearl harbor? But it sure made America a world leader. -
Japanese Surrender Accepted
The Japs surrender, ending the second world war.
