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German troops invade Poland
This started the Second World War. -
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Britain and France declares war on Germany
This was a move of the Allies to stop Germany, which should have been done on the earlier years. -
Canada declares war on Germany
It became official that they are once again part of the Allies. -
British troops flee from Dunkirk in massive evacuation
This was a tragedy and a victory at the same time. Germany has taken over France as its troops are driven away but a victory for the Allies as they were succesful on rescuing their troops. -
France surrenders to Germany
This was a success for the Germans and a terrible loss for the Allies. -
Battle of Britain
This was a battle of the between Germany and Britain skies where Britian was in a slight disadvantage. Germany accidentally bombed London. In retaliation, the British bombed Berlin. This caused Germany to continue bombing London which gave Britain time to recover. -
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The victory in this battle was very important since Britain is the key to winning the Second World War. -
Germany invades its former ally, Russia
This served as the permanent elimination of the perceived Communist threat to Germany, and the seizure of prime land within Soviet borders. -
Japanese attack U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor
This urged the U.S. to fight in the war, making the Allies much stronger. -
US enters the war
This makes the Allies much more stronger since U.S. is a super power on its own. -
Canadian troops arrive in Hong Kong, Start of the Battle of Hongkong
This was Canada's first battle during the Second World War. -
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The Canadians at Hong Kong fought against overwhelming odds and displayed the courage of seasoned veterans, though most had limited military training. A good start for Canada's first battle during the Second World War. -
Canadians vote 3 to 1 in favour of conscription
This is important in Canada's history because conscription was democratically voted upon under King's reign. -
Dieppe raid ends in disaster for Canadian troops
This was a tragedy for Canada. It served a lesson for the Allies that preparations are meant to be done in times of war. -
Allies invade Sicily
This was meant to remove that fascist regime from the war and secure the central Mediterranean. -
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D-Day: Armies under three flags
The Allies have learned their lesson from Dieppe. D-day was a magnificent feat of its own as the Allies use technological advancements. -
VE Day (Victory in Europe): Germany surrenders
This was the end of the Second World War in Europe. This leaves Japan as the final enemy. -
U.S. drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan
THis was to show that U.S. now posseses this kind of destructive power. It was a threat to Japan and a warning for Russia. -
A second bomb falls on Nagasaki
This is the final warning U.S. gave Japan before they have an unconditional surrender. -
VJ Day (Victory in Japan): Japan surrenders
This ends the Second World War as Japan surrenders.