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WWII Starts
Germany invades Poland. The Soviet Union also invades Poland. War takes off in Europe. (Source-https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005070) -
Germany captures Paris
Germany invaded first invaded France.They made their way to Paris. Soon after, they captured the city of Paris. (Source-http://www.secondworldwarhistory.com/invasion-of-france.asp) -
Battle of Britain began
The Battle of Britain started when Germany bombed the city of London. The battle of Britain lasted for several months. It ended on Halloween. (Source- http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-battle-of-britain-begins) -
Lend Lease began
The U.S. gave Britain war supplies. They gave them naval ships and other war supplies. In return, Britain gave the U.S. military bases in Bermuda and the Caribbean. (Source-https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=71) -
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, because of the Lend Lease. They also bombed places in Hawaii. Thousands of people died because of the bombs. (Source- http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor) -
The U.S. declares war on Japan and Germany
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Germany declared war on the U.S. The U.S. declared war on Germany. The U.S. also declared war on Japan. (Source-http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-declares-war-on-the-united-states) -
The U.S. wins the Battle of Midway
The U.S. beat Japan in a battle called "the Battle of Midway." This was the turning point in war in the Pacific. Japan never really recovered from this loss. (Source- http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway) -
Soviet Union defeats Germany at Stalingrad
Germany invaded the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union defeated Germany. This was the turning point for war in Eastern Europe. -
D-Day
American troops and other Allied troops land in Normandy, France. They began the liberation of Western Europe. This event was called "D-Day." (Source-https://www.army.mil/d-day/?from=features) -
Atomic bombs were dropped
The U.S. dropped atomic bombs in two cities in Japan. The cities were Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This forced Japan to surrender and World War II end. (Source-http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-hiroshima)
