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Italy and Germany
The United States declares war on Germany and Italy. -
WWII Begins
Nazis Invaded Poland, and the declarations of War agaisnt Germany made by Britain, and France -
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Western Europe Take Over
Germany takes control of most Western Europe, including France -
German Launches Air Attack
Germany launches an air war, known as the Battle of Britain, against the United Kingdom. -
Tripartite Act
Germany, Italy and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan’s naval air force attacks military bases on Oahu, Hawaii. -
Declaration of War
The U.S. declares war agaisnt Japan -
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U.S. v.s. Japan
The U.S. Navy defeats the Japanese Navy at the Battle of Midway. -
Sicily
Allied forces invade Sicily. -
Italy Surrenders
Italy surrenders to the Allies, but German forces occupy northern Italy.