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The War Begins
On September 1st, Germany invaded Poland -
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WWII in Europe Timeline
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Poland Surrenders
On october 6th, the last of Poland's defenders surrender -
Battle of Britain
On July 10th, the Battle of Britain air campaign begins -
Battle of Britain
On October 12th, the battle finally ends -
U.S. arrives in Britain
On January 26th, the U.S. forces arrive in Britain -
New Leader
On January 16th, Eisenhower becomes commander of all western allied forces -
End of war in Africa
On May 13th, the war in northern Africa ends -
Paris is liberated
On August 25th, the allies liberate Paris -
Hitler is dead
In late April, Hitler commits suicide in his bunker
