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Hitler is named Nazi leader
Hitler is named the leader of the Nazi party, expanding the party further. -
Japan invades China
In 1931, Chinese are defeated and Japan creates a new state, Manchukuo. -
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World War II Begins
France and Great Britain declare war on Germany; Germany launches an air attack on Great Britain. These attacks last until the end of October--known as the battle of the Britain. -
Pearl Harbor Attack
The Japanse attacked the U.S. Navy in Pearl Harbor. The next day the U.S. enters the World War II. -
D-Day
D-day and the Normandy invasion. Alllied forces invade FRance and push back the Germans. -
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Battle of the Bluge
The Germans launch a large attack in the Battle of the Bulge. Soon after, Germany surrenders to the allies. -
Atomic Bomb in Hiroshima
In Hiroshima, Japan an atomic bomb was dropped by the United States destroying a majority of the city. -
Japan Surrenders
Japan surrenders to US General Douglass MacArthur and the Allies.
