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Germany invades Poland
Claiming defensive action, Hitler invaded Poland in the early hours of the morning. He enslaved the native Slavs. Initiating World War II -
Britain & France
In reatliation of Hitler invading Poland, Great Britain and France declare war on Nazi Germany. America first reamined nuetral at this declaration. -
Germany takes over Denmark and Norway
A land Air, and sea attack on Denmark/ Norway killed 219 and resulted in a German victory. -
Battle of Britain
After a Freanch Surrender, Hitler turned his sights to Britain. Many airpalne attacks between Germany and her enemy arise on the Enligh coast. -
Tripartite Pact
An aggrement between Germany, Japan, Italy, Hungary, Romainia, Bulgaria, Yougslavia, and Croatia, as a form of propoganda directed at the US -
Greek Campaign
British forces go into Greece to help defend against the Germans. The Germans power overwhelmed the British leading to many being captured and evacuated. -
The attack on Pearl Harbor
This was a suprise attack by the Japanese Navy. It was against the United States Navy base in Pear Harbor. This lead to America entering WWII. -
U.S. Enters WWII
The United States entered the war because the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. -
Battle of Midway
This was 6 months after Japan had attacked Pear Harbor. The United States defeted Japan. This was an important turning point in the Pacific campaign. -
Invasion of the Island of Guadalcanal
The code name for the US to attack was "Operation Watchtower." The American troops landed on the 5 islands and was a complete suprise to the Japanese. -
Battle of Stalingrad
This was a major mattle in WWII with Nazi Germany and their allies against the Solviet Union. They both wanted control of a city called Stalingrad. -
Normandy invasion
At the beginning of WWII, Germany invaded Poland, causing France, Great Britain and Canada to declare war on Germany. By the spring of 1940, the German army was ready to invade France, defended by not only the French military, but also a sizable British force as well. -
The Battle of Okinwa
This was the last and the biggest Pacific Island war of WWII. Japan had lost more than 77,000 soldiers and the Allies had suffered more than 65,000 casualties—including 14,000 dead. The campaign lasted 82 days. It had a coad name of Operation Iceberg -
Germany Surrenders
This brings an End to the European conflict. Alfred Jodl signs the surrender for both east and west forces in Reims and France. -
US Bombed Japan
Towards the end of WWII, the United States droped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This killed 129,000 people and was the last time anyone used and atomic weapon. -
Japan surrenders to MacArther
This event marked the end of WWII. This day is sometimes called the "Victory Over Japan Day."
