WWII Timeline

  • The Battle of Britain

    The Battle of Britain
    The Battle of Britain took place between July and December of 1940. This battle started when the Germans attacked the coastal targets. The Battle of Britain was important because it showed the courage and flexibility of the military and how they were allowed to be free. The Royal Air Force won this battle.
  • The Bombing of Pearl Harbor

    The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
    The Bombing of Pearl Harbor took place on December 7, 1941. It started when the Japanese launched an attack on the naval base in Pearl Harbor, HI. Over 3,000 soldiers were either killed or injured and six ships were sunken. This event was significant because it was a reason the United States was brought into World War II.
  • The Battle of Midway

    The Battle of Midway
    The Battle of Midway was a three day battle: June 4 - June7, 1942. This battle was important because it was a turning point in World War II that was in the U.S. favor. Japan had lost 4 of their aircraft carriers. In conclusion, the United States won this battle.
  • D-Day (June 6th, 1944)

    D-Day (June 6th, 1944)
    On June 6, 1944, D-Day brought together air, land, and sea forces. This became the largest invasion force in history. D-Day is significant because it was the turning point for the control maintained by Nazi Germany. Every year there are ceremonies to remember this day.
  • The Battle of Stalingrad

    The Battle of Stalingrad
    During the Battle of Stalingrad, the Soviet Union forced a tragic defeat on the German Army. This battle was one of the largest, longest, and bloodiest in modern warfare. This battle was important because it was the turning point in World War II. The Soviet Union won this battle.
  • Operation Torch

    Operation Torch
    The operation torch was 8 days long: November 8 - November 16, 1942. The British-United States invaded the French North Africa. Operation torch was created to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union; however, it put Axis forces at risk.
  • Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Program

    Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Program
    The monuments, fine arts, and archives program was created in 1943. It was created to protect monuments and cultural treasures from the destruction of World World II. There is still over 30,000 pieces of art still missing from the war.
  • The Battle of Iwo Jima

    The Battle of Iwo Jima
    The Battle of Iwo Jima begun when United States marines invaded it on February 19, 1945. Iwo Jima served as an emergency landing site. Supposedly, this battle was planned in order to end war with Japan. This was the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history. The Americans/United States won this battle.
  • The Battle of Kursk

    The Battle of Kursk
    The Battle of Kursk took place in the city Kursk in Western Russia. The battle was known as the tank battle: it was the largest in history. While fighting in the battle, Russia lost around 1,500 tanks. This battle was important because it marked the final of the German's offensiveness. The Soviet Union took the victory of this battle.
  • The Battle of the Bulge

    The Battle of the Bulge
    The Battle of the Bulge was started December 16, 1944 and ended on January 25, 1945. This battle was important because it marked the last German offense on the Western front. Germany launched an attack on allied forces in Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. The allies won this battle.
  • The Battle of Okinawa

    The Battle of Okinawa
    The Battle of Okinawa was from April 1 - June 22, 1945. The battle was so important because it provided the allied forces an airbase. It was a rainy, air, land, and sea battle that lead to a big death toll on both sides. It resulted in an Allied victory.
  • The Death of FDR

    The Death of FDR
    Franklin D. Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882 and died on April 12, 1945. He served 4 significant terms in office, as president. Franklin was sitting in his house one afternoon and complained about an awful pain in the back of his head; he suddenly fell unconscious. He died from a hemorrhagic stroke.
  • The Death of Adolf Hitler

    The Death of Adolf Hitler
    Adolf Hitler was born on April 20, 1889 and died on April 30, 1945. Hitler was not liked by anyone, even in his own community. Adolf died by committing suicide. He swallowed a cyanide capsule and shot himself in the head.
  • Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

    Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
    Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima took place on August 6, 1945. This event was significant because it killed thousands and thousands of people, destroyed cities, and contributed to the end of World War II. This affected the American society by changing the warfare.
  • Atomic Bombing Nagasaki

    Atomic Bombing Nagasaki
    Atomic Bombing Nagasaki happened on August 9, 1945. This event was significant because it reduced the destruction of life and property. This bombing took a toll on Nagasaki by killing between 129,000 and 226,000 people.