WWII Timeline

Mussolini takes over Italy's Government

Mar 23, 1919

On January 30th in 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor. By April 1st 1933, after the Enabling Act, Hitler was could only be seen as dictator of Nazi Germany.
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References: Jspivey.wikispaces.com,. 'Jspivey - Fascism 13-14 G Jung Min, Samuel & Paul'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Mussolini's Dictatorship'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

The Beer Hall Putsch was an attempted coup d'etat led by Hitler and also the Nazi Party.
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References: Ushmm.org,. 'Beer Hall Putsch (Munich Putsch)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Beer Hall Putsch (Munich Putsch)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 19 Feb. 2015.

Kellogg-Briand Pact

Aug 28, 1928

Another name for this pact was the Pact of Paris. It was an effort made to try to prevent wars but failed to prevent WW2. In other words, it was an agreement to outlaw wars.
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References: Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Kellogg-Briand Pact | France-United States [1928]'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. History.state.gov,. 'The Kellogg-Briand Pact, 1928 - 1921–1936 - Milestones - Office Of The Historian'. N.p., 2015. Web. 19

U.S. Stock Market Crash

Oct 29, 1929

This crash started something we know as the Great Depression. It was the worst and most devastating stock market crash in history. The Great Depression affected many areas but mainly Western industrialized countries.
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References: Thebubblebubble.com,. 'Historic Stock Market Crashes, Bubbles & Financial Crises |'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Wikipedia,. 'Wall Street Crash Of 1929'. N.p., 2015. Web. 19 Feb. 2015.

Japan Invades Manchuria

Sep 19, 1931

The L.O.N. did nothing that was effective. Manchuria was invaded because it was believed to be rich in minerals.
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References: Cline, Austin. 'Today In History: 19 September 1931: Japan Invades Manchuria, Will Occupy Region Until End Of WW II'. Skepticism - Skeptical Notes on Politics, Culture, Religion. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Manchuria 1931'. N.p., 2015. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.

Hitler becomes Germany's Chancellor

Jan 3, 1933

On January 3, Paul von Hindenburg gives Hitler the title of chancellor, or National Socialist German Workers Party.
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References: O'Loep, Wally. 'Olympic Boycott's: From Berlin To Beijing'. Propagander2.tripod.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. History.com,. 'Adolf Hitler Is Named Chancellor Of Germany — History.Com This Day In History — 1/30/1933'. N.p., 1948. Web. 25 Feb. 2015.

Japan Withdraws from the League of Nations

Feb 24, 1933

After the blame on Japan for the Invasion of Manchuria, the Japanese delegation withdrew from the L.O.N.
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References: Iconicphotos.wordpress.com,. 'War | Iconic Photos | Page 14'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Iconic Photos,. 'Japan Withdraws From The League Of Nations'. N.p., 2009. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.

Nazi's reach a political majority in Germany

Mar 5, 1933

This leadership became a dictatorship. Hitler was considered an amateur but was still put into power.
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References: The Economist,. 'The Silent Minority'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Holocaust-education.dk,. 'The Danish Center For Holocaust And Genocide Studies'. N.p., 2015. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.

First Anti-Semitic Law is passed in Germany

Apr 7, 1933

This law along with the persecution of Jews were central concepts of Nazi ideology.
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References: Edwardvictor.com,. 'Anti-Jewish Legislation'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Antisemitic Legislation 1933–1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

The night of the long knives (Rohm Purge)

Jun 30, 1934

With advantage, the Nazis killed other political leaders. This was also known as Operation Hummingbird.
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References: Elginhistory12.wikispaces.com,. 'Elginhistory12 - The Night Of Long Knives'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Röhm Purge'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Hitler openly announces to his cabinet he will defy the Treaty of Versailles

Mar 5, 1935

Hitler spent many hours isolated in the mountains overlooking the Alps and valleys. Once departed, he assembled and announced his big plan to defy the TOV.
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References: Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Triumph Of Hitler: Nazis March Into The Rhineland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Triumph Of Hitler: Nazis March Into The Rhineland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Creation of the Nuremberg Laws

Sep 15, 1935

This law was a racial law passed by the Nazi government. Made to protect German blood and honor.
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References: Jewishvirtuallibrary.org,. 'Background & Overview Of The Nuremberg Laws | Jewish Virtual Library'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. About.com Education,. 'The Nuremberg Laws Of 1935'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Italy invades Ethiopia

Oct 3, 1935

This war clearly demonstrated how ineffective the L.O.N. was in which most decisions they made were not very supported.
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References: What-when-how.com,. 'ETHIOPIA (Western Colonialism)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Italo-Ethiopian War | 1935-1936'. N.p., 2014. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Hitler Militarizes the Rhineland

Mar 7, 1936

Going against and defying the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler sends troops back into the Rhineland to take it over.
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References: Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Triumph Of Hitler: Nazis March Into The Rhineland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. History.com,. 'Hitler Reoccupies The Rhineland — History.Com This Day In History — 3/7/1936'. N.p., 1876. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Rape of Nanking

Dec 13, 1937

This huge genocide resulted in over 300,000 deaths out of 600,000 civilians and soldiers. This carnage was six weeks long.
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References: Pinterest,. 'Nanking Massacre'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Genocide In The 20Th Century: Rape Of Nanking 1937-38'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Germany Annexes Austria

Mar 12, 1938

Schuschnigg held a national vote for annexation of Austria. After that, Hitler sent his German troops into Austria.
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References: Gloupe.com,. 'Germany's Annexation Of Austria (Anschluss)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. History.com,. 'Germany Annexes Austria — History.Com This Day In History — 3/12/1938'. N.p., 1933. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Hitler demands the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia

Mar 28, 1938

There were 3 meetings but at the first, Bertesgaden, it was demanded by Hitler that the Sudetenland should have been given/handed to Germany.
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References: Holman, Brett, and Brett Holman. 'Tuesday, 27 September 1938 | Airminded'. Airminded.org. N.p., 2008. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'The Czech Crisis Of 1938'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Munich Conference

Sep 28, 1938

This conference permitted annexation. Mostly along Czech's borderlines for a new territory known as Sudetenland.
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References: Historytoday.com,. 'The Munich Conference | History Today'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Wikipedia,. 'Munich Agreement'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Kristallnacht

Nov 9, 1938

Taking place between Nov. 9 & 10th, there were waves of very violent anti-Jewish demolishment.
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References: Aptowitzer, Elana, and Elana Aptowitzer. 'INJUSTICE: 75 Years Since Kristallnacht, Nazis Still Roam Free'. Landmark Report. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Kristallnacht: A Nationwide Pogrom, November 9–10, 1938'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Einstein’s letter to FDR, “The Manhattan Project”

Jul 16, 1939

This letter was sent to the President with warnings of the Nazis new atomic bomb.
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References: Dannen.com,. 'Einstein's Letter To Roosevelt, August 2, 1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. AMNH,. 'The Manhattan Project'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

Aug 23, 1939

Concluded and finished before the start of WW2. This pact divided eastern Europe into spheres of influence: German and Soviet.
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References: Estonia.usembassy.gov,. 'Speeches And Articles | Embassy Of The United States Tallinn, Estonia'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact | Germany-Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics [1939]'. N.p., 2014.

Nazi invasion of Poland

Sep 1, 1939

After coming into power, a pact was one of the first major foreign policy initiatives done by Hitler.
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References: Ushmm.org,. 'Invasion Of Poland, Fall 1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Invasion Of Poland, Fall 1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Evacuation of Dunkirk

Jun 4, 1940

This evacuation cleared the allied troops and the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) into England.
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References: Rania.co.uk,. 'Rania - A Dunkirk Little Ship'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Dunkirk Evacuation | World War II'. N.p., 2014. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

France Surrenders

Jun 14, 1940

After the fall of Paris, French General Charles de Gaulle made a broadcast to England urging and encouraging them to fight Germany.
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References: Rarenewspapers.com,. 'France Surrenders... - Rarenewspapers.Com'. N.p., 1940. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. History.com,. 'France To Surrender — History.Com This Day In History — 6/17/1940'. N.p., 1885. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Battle of Britain

Jul 10, 1940

This battle was a significant and very important turning point in WW2 when Britains civilian population was targeted.
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References: Raf.mod.uk,. 'RAF - Background To The Battle Of Britainbackground To The Battle Of Britain'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Battle Of Britain - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

The tripartite Pact

Sep 7, 1940

Signed by Germany, Italy, and Japan; those 3 became known as the Axis Powers.
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References: Pacificwar.org.au,. 'Increasing Tensions Between The United States And Japan'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. History.com,. 'The Tripartite Pact Is Signed By Germany, Italy, And Japan — History.Com This Day In History — 9/27/1940'. N.p., 1779. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Lend Lease Act

Jan 10, 1941

This act provided military aid from the United States to foreign countries while WW2 was going on. It also gave authorization to transfer weapons.
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References: Ourdocuments.gov,. 'Our Documents - Lend-Lease Act (1941)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Lend-Lease Act - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Operation Barbarossa

Jun 22, 1941

This operation was an invasion of the Soviet Union with over 3 million German soldiers, 3 thousand tanks, and also 150 divisions.
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References: Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Operation Barbarossa | European History'. N.p., 2014. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. Stalingrad, Battle. 'Operation Barbarossa - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

Surprise attack by the Japanese Navy .vs. the US naval base. This attack led up to the access and entry of the US into WW2.
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References: Apfn.org,. 'THE PEARL HARBOR DECEPTION'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. Wikipedia,. 'Attack On Pearl Harbor'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Creation of the United Nations

Jan 1, 1942

The representatives of 26 nations whom where at war with the Axis Powers met up to make the Creation of the U.N.
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References: Burns, David. 'Eleanor Roosevelt'. Fasttrackteaching.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. History.state.gov,. 'The Formation Of The United Nations, 1945 - 1937–1945 - Milestones - Office Of The Historian'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

The Wannsee Conference and the “Final Solution”

Jan 20, 1942

15 government officials from Germany and the high-ranking Nazi Party gathered in Wannsee to discuss the answer/Final Solution to the Jewish Question.
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References: Gilad Atzmon,. 'Gilad Atzmon: The Wannsee Conference- Truth And Myth'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Wannsee Conference And The "Final Solution"'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Bataan Death March

Apr 9, 1942

75,000 troops were forced to walk to prison camps in harsh conditions and treatment by guards after the US surrendered on the main Philiphine Island.
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References: Nationalmuseum.af.mil,. 'Factsheets : Imperial Brutality: Bataan Death March'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Bataan Death March - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 3 Mar. 2015.

Doolittle Raid

Apr 18, 1942

First ever air raid to strike the home islands in Japan by the U.S.
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References: Defense.gov,. 'Defense.Gov News Article: Doolittle Raids: Beginning Of End For Imperial Japan'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. Uss-hornet.org,. 'The Doolittle Raid - WORLD WAR II - Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet Museum'. N.p., 2015. Web. 3 Mar. 2015.

Battle of Midway

Jun 4, 1942

This battle was one of the most decisive battles in WW2. This battle took place 6 months after the bombing on Pearl Harbor.
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References: Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Battle Of Midway | World War II'. N.p., 2014. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Battle Of Midway - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 3 Mar. 2015.

Battle of Stalingrad

Aug 23, 1942

This battle was a defensive battle to defend Stalingrad by the Soviets in the USSR. Some Russians consider this battle to be the greatest battle in their Great Patriotic War.
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References: Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Battle Of Stalingrad | World War II'. N.p., 2014. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. Stalingrad, Battle. 'Battle Of Stalingrad - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 3 Mar. 2015.

Operation Torch

Nov 8, 1942

This was the first time ever that the British and Americans worked together on an invasion plan.
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References: Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias,. 'Operation Torch'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Operation Torch'. N.p., 2015. Web. 3 Mar. 2015.

Island Hopping (date for Buna-Gona Campaign)

Dec 9, 1942

Counter offensive strike launched by the US. Main idea of this was to capture islands one after another.
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References: World War II,. 'Island Hopping'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. U-s-history.com,. 'Island Hopping'. N.p., 2015. Web. 3 Mar. 2015.

Discovery of Majdanek

Jan 23, 1944

The beginning of this camp began with 2,000 soviet P.O.W. arriving, but most of the time this camp was up, it was under construction.
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References: Scrapbookpages.com,. 'The Liberation Of Majdanek Concentration Camp By Soviet Troops July 23, 1944'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Lublin/Majdanek Concentration Camp: Conditions'. N.p., 2015. Web. 3 Mar. 2015.

Operation Overlord and D-Day

Jun 6, 1944

This operation was a code name for what is known as the Allied invasion of France.
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References: Scrapbookpages.com,. 'The Liberation Of Majdanek Concentration Camp By Soviet Troops July 23, 1944'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Operation Overlord'. N.p., 2015. Web. 3 Mar. 2015.

Operation Valkyrie

Jul 20, 1944

This is most remembered as the attempt to kill Hitler.
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References: Sites.google.com,. 'Operation Valkyrie - The Educational Form Of Russell'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Operation Valkyrie'. N.p., 2015. Web. 3 Mar. 2015.

Battle of the Bulge

Dec 16, 1944

The attempt by Hitler to split up the Allied armies in NW Europe by blitzkrieg.
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References: Angelfire.com,. 'Battle Of The Bulge Pictures'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. Bulge, Battle. 'Battle Of The Bulge - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.

Hitler's Suicide

Apr 30, 1945

Hid away in an air raid shelter and shot himself with a pistol.
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References: SodaHead,. 'Adolf Hitler Survived World War 2 . Revealed: Hitler In Argentina'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. Hitler, Death, and Adolf bunker. 'Adolf Hitler Commits Suicide In His Underground Bunker - Apr 30, 1945 - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.

V-E Day

May 8, 1945

VE Day was the official announcement of the end of WW2. People were joyful and happy for it and celebrated.
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References: Bbc.co.uk,. 'BBC - History - VE Day (Pictures, Video, Facts & News)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'VE Day'. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.

Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Aug 6, 1945

This destruction was caused by an atomic bomb dropped by an American B-29 bomber.
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References: Ghosh, Palash. 'Were Hiroshima And Nagasaki Racist Acts?'. International Business Times. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.

V-J Day

Aug 14, 1945

V-J Day was the day that Japan officially surrendered to the allies, and also ending WW2.
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References: N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'V-J Day - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.

The Nuremberg Trials

Nov 20, 1945

Series of 13 trials with defendants such as Nazi party officials, high ranking military officers, German industrialists, and lawyers and doctors.
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References: HISTORY.com,. 'Nuremberg Trials - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Nuremberg Trials - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.

The Japanese War Crime Trials

May 3, 1946

28 Japanese military and government officials were accused of numerous things during WW2.
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References: Hellfire-pass.commemoration.gov.au,. 'War Crimes Trials | After The War | The Thai–Burma Railway And Hellfire Pass'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. begins, Japanese. 'Japanese War Crimes Trial Begins - May 03, 1946 - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.

The beginning of the Cold War

Feb 17, 1947

This beginning was the 50 years of tension for power after WW2.
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References: Coldwar.me,. 'Cold War For Kids & Students'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. History-world.org,. 'The Beginnings Of The Cold War'. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.