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Violation of Treaty of Versailles
Germany begins violating the Treaty of Versailles with conscription and remilitarizing the Rhineland, ends on 1936. -
Quarantine Speech
When Japan invades China, FDR gave his "Quarantine Speech" and warned Americans about the growing unrest. Also, told peaceful nations that they must act together to isolate aggressive nations to avoid further conflict. -
Japan invades China
Lack of resources and markets in Japan force the Japanese to begin conquering and taking over nations to combat their predicament. -
Pact of Steel
Germany and Italy join forces militarily and politically -
Germany invades Poland
Germany invades Poland, France and Great Britain declare war on Germany, starting WW2 -
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World War II
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Germany's Grave Mistake
Germany invades the Soviet Union, breaking their treaty with them and angering the nation as a whole. -
Land Lease Act
USA supports supported nations by selling, leasing, or lending war materials, mainly Great Britain. -
Operation Barbossa
Hitler attempts to take over the Soviet Union, though it was a fatal mistake not only a loss for Germany, but angering the Soviet Union. Considered another major turning point in the war. -
Japan's Frozen Assets
Since Japan invades China, the USA supporting China, decides to freeze all Japanese assets in the US. -
Pearl Harbor
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North Africa Invasion
America and Britain invade the surrounding area of Europe to surround Germany and attack on multiple fronts, starting with North Africa, then focused on Italy. -
Battle of Midway
Turning Point, US developed technology to intercept and catch the Japanese off guard, forced them to retreat along with destroying 4 Japanese aircraft carriers. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Major turning point in the European theatre of the war, Soviet Union is victorious against Germany. -
D-Day
The Allies under Dwight Eisenhower began the invasion of Europe, largest amphibious operation in history. Set to liberate France from German control. -
Firebomb Raid of Tokyo
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Victory in Europe
A celebration for defeating Germany and liberating Europe! -
Battle of Okinawa
Very brutal, massive casualties but it ends with America securing Okinawa. -
Hiroshima: Destroyed
First atomic bomb is dropped -
Nagasaki: Destroyed
Second atomic bomb is dropped -
V-J Day
Victory over Japan, a celebration -
Battle of Wake Island
Japanese win this battle, losing 4 ships, one submarine and 1000 soldiers. -
New Beginnings in the US
United Nations makes some changes as a result of WW2 -
Battle of the Bulge
Last and final offensive attack of the Germans against the Allies. Germany is defeated.