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Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany
Hitler was very popular around 1932-1933. As a result ex-Chancellor Franz von Papen convinced Hindenburg to appoint Hitler as chancellor with other Nazi's in key government positions. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-is-named-chancellor-of-germany
Picture: http://www.historyinanhour.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Hitler-and-Hindenburg.gif -
Hitler invades Poland-WWII begins
Germany invaded Poland to regain it's lost land. Within days of the invasion the Polish army lost because they were no match to Hitler's army. This event sparked World War II on the same day. Info & Pic:https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005070 -
Winston Churchill becomes leader of British government
After losing a confidence vote in the House of Commons Neville Chamberlain, former prime minister of Britain, was replaced with Winston Churchill. Churchill quickly became popular, he formed an all-party coalition and gained Britons full support right away. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/churchill-becomes-prime-minister
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Italy Enters War
Without formally picking a side to support Italy enters World War II. They enter by declaring war on France and Britain and attacking them. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italy-declares-war-on-france-and-great-britain
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Battle of Britain
This battle was fought between Britain and Germany and it was fought on air over British land. Germany lost the battle, Britain's victory saved them from an invasion from Germany. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-britain
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Germany breaks Nonaggression pact
The Nazi forces invaded the Soviet Union after signing a pact that neither sides would attack each other. They attacked only 2 years after the Pact was signed even though it was supposed to last 10 years. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/german-soviet-nonaggression-pact
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Attack on Pearl Harbor
On this morning hundreds of Japanese fighter ships attacked an American naval base in Hawaii. The Japanese were able to destroy about 20 Naval vessels and more than 2,000 American soldiers died. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor
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Bataan Death March
After American troops surrendered against Japan in the Filipinos they along with Filipino's were forced to march for 65 miles to prison camps. Thousands of those marching died from the horrible conditions they faced. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bataan-death-march
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Battle of Coral Sea
This battle marked the first Coral Sea battle in history. The Japanese wanted control over the Coral Sea but the allied powers interfered so they fought. It resulted in the allied powers gaining a victory. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-coral-sea
Pic: https://www.legion.org/honor/235638/battle-coral-sea-veterans-be-honored-nyc -
Battle of Midway
This battle was a huge turning point in World War II specifically in the pacific. It was between the United States and Japan and the United States won resulting in a big victory for the allied powers. Info and pic: http://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/battle_of_midway.php -
Battle of Stalingrad
The battle was a successful attempt by the U.S.S.R. to stop Germany from invading it. It was one of the bloodiest battles in history with over 2 million casualties. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-stalingrad
Pic: https://www.reference.com/history/happened-battle-stalingrad-205df06426f2608 -
1st Liberation of Concentration Camps
On this day the Soviets entered Majdanek camp in Poland. They overran it and freed the prisoners. Info and Pic: https://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007724 -
Italy Surrenders to Italy
Gen. Dwight Eisenhower announced Italy's official surrender on this day to the Axis Powers. Germany reacted in a bad way by going through with Operation Axis. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/italian-surrender-is-announced
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D-Day
It was a large invasion and turning point in World War II with over 160,00 troops attacking Normandy. The troops overwhelmed German troops and were able to invade successfully. Info and Pic: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/03/world/europe/d-day-fast-facts/ -
Liberation of Paris
Nazi's had control of Paris for four years and finally France took it back. General Dietrich von Choltitz was ordered to burn Paris down by Hitler but he defied it and surrendered to France instead. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/paris-liberated
Pic: http://www.apimages.com/Collection/Landing/Liberation-of-Paris-1944/30a30c0b93ca4c8d9bf9f737bb7eb596 -
Battle of Bulge
Germany attempted to drive a wedge between the United States and Britain but failed. This was the largest battle fought by the United States and it resulted in the Allied Powers victory. Info and Pic: http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-the-bulge -
Battle of Iwo Jima
The United States felt as if they needed a base near Japan so they invaded Iwo Jima. 23,000 Japanese soldiers attempted to defend Iwo Jima but the U.S marines still won. Info: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima
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Death of FDR
FDR's health was noticeably becoming worse, his friends and family began to worry. He had battled with disease before so he went to relax at a spa and heal, there he died. Info and Pic: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/fdrdeath.htm -
Death of Hitler
Hitler was warned that Russia was only a day away from taking his power so was scared. He chose the easy way out of the mess he made himself and killed himself at his bunker. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-commits-suicide-in-his-underground-bunker
Pic: http://www.hitlerschildren.com/article/936-how-did-hitler-die -
Germany Surrenders
On this day Germany officially surrendered to the Allied Powers. General Alfred Jodi signed the official document to remove all troops immediately and the Allied Powers won.
Info and Pic: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/07/germany-surrenders-allies-date-nazis-wwii_n_3230901.html -
Atomic Bomb #1
This was the first atomic bomb ever dropped during wartime and it was dropped by the United States on Hiroshima. Although apparently this bomb helped end World War II it sparked the Cold War. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-hiroshima
Pic: http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/08/65th-anniversary-of-hiroshima-atomic.html -
Atomic Bomb #2
The United States dropped another atomic bomb on Japan but this time on Nagasaki. This resulted in Japan's official surrender and unfortunately between 60,000-80,000 deaths. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-nagasaki
Pic: http://www.shmoop.com/wwii/photo-nagasaki-bombing.html -
Japan Surrenders
Japan's navy and airforce were completely destroyed around this time, they had no choice but to surrender. Also, the United States was set to have a huge invasion on Japan in November so they surrendered out of fear to the allies.This brought an end to World War II. Info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/japan-surrenders
Pic: https://www.pinterest.com/explore/japan-surrenders/
